Juniper Network Engineer

We are seeking a Juniper Certified Network Engineer to join our team in Milan. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, configuring, and maintaining secure, scalable, and high-performance network infrastructures. You will work closely with cross-functional IT teams to support network optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of enterprise network systems.

Tasks

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-grade network infrastructure using Juniper Networks technologies (MX, SRX, EX, QFX series).
• Configure and troubleshoot routing, switching, and security policies in line with business requirements.
• Ensure network reliability, performance optimization, and redundancy through proactive monitoring and maintenance.
• Collaborate with IT security teams to implement firewall, VPN, and network segmentation policies.
• Manage firmware updates, patching, and device lifecycle using Junos OS.
• Perform network diagnostics, root cause analysis, and resolve escalated issues.
• Participate in network design reviews, capacity planning, and documentation.
• Work with vendors and service providers for network upgrades and issue resolution.

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience in enterprise networking.
• Juniper certification required:
• Minimum: JNCIA-Junos
• Preferred: JNCIS / JNCIP (Enterprise, Security, or Service Provider track)
• Strong understanding of:
• Routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS
• Switching technologies: VLANs, STP, LACP, EVPN
• Network Security: SRX firewalls, VPNs, IPSec, NAT
• Network management tools and monitoring systems (SNMP, SolarWinds, Nagios)
• Experience with Junos Space, Network Director, or Mist AI is a plus.
• Knowledge of IPv6, QoS, and load balancing techniques.
• Familiarity with multi-vendor environments (Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto) is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Fluency in English (Italian language skills are a plus).

Benefits

Freelancing - Public holidays paid