Juniper Network Engineer

vTech Solution, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing solutions provider in Richmond, Virginia, is looking for a networking professional with extensive knowledge of TCP/IP, network design, and troubleshooting to create efficient network architectures. Candidates should have experience with Cisco and Juniper devices, along with relevant certifications. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage network security protocols are essential. This role emphasizes teamwork and a commitment to maintaining high standards in network performance.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of TCP/IP and Ethernet.
• Direct engineering and design experience in networking.
• Ability to design and troubleshoot local/enterprise networks.
• Cisco CCNA/CCNP and JNCIA/JNCIS-SEC certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create reliable, scalable network architectures.
• Setup and configure Cisco and Juniper devices.
• Manage and troubleshoot networking issues.
• Ensure network security protocols are implemented.

Skills

TCP/IP knowledge

Network cabling

Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching

VPN and SSL technology

Firewall security

Network management and troubleshooting

Cisco routers

Juniper SRX firewalls

Education

Graduation from an accredited college/university

Tools

Cisco software

Juniper hardware

Job description

vTech can help you avoid the daunting task of writing and posting job offers, shifting through resumes and laboring through the lengthy interview process. Our Staffing solutions will allow you to elude those tasks and place topnotch, high-caliber professionals in the position you need to fill. We use our expertise, knowledge, and global resources to deliver top-quality candidates and tailor our IT and Non-IT recruitment services to your needs. This allows us to deliver the required results in a timely manner that meets your schedule at a substantially reduced cost. We pride ourselves for having one of the fastest growth rate and also the lowest turnover rates in the industry just 2.5 percent annually. We focus on the training and retaining qualified professionals with high personal and work ethics. With the help of our extensive database of internal candidates and CATS applicants tracking system, we can provide quality resources within the limited time frame.

Job Description

Required skills:

• Considerable knowledge of TCP/IP; Ethernet; Network cabling; Layer 2 and layer 3 switching; the OSI Model; MPLS and Metro-Ethernet; VPN and SSL technology; Firewall security; Network management and troubleshooting.
• Considerable knowledge of direct engineering and design experience in networking industry.
• Considerable expertise in creating repeatable, reliable, scalable network architectures, with fault tolerance; performance tuning; monitoring systems; statistics/metrics collection; and disaster recovery.
• Expert working knowledge (including the ability to setup, configure, upgrade, manage, and troubleshoot) Cisco routers; switches; enterprise VPN solutions; Juniper SRX firewalls.
• Understanding of transport protocols, routing protocols, and security/authentication protocols at all layers of the OSI model with emphasis on TCP/IP are essential.
• Knowledge of networking features and protocols such as spanning tree, ARP, CDP, EIGRP, RIP, OSPF, BGP, VTP, Etherchannel, 802.1Q trunking, MLS, HSRP, QoS, multicast, 802.11, IPsec, RADIUS/TACACS+, SNMP, T-1/E-1, BRI/PRI, MPLS, and caching services.
• Demonstrated the ability to design, install, and troubleshoot local-area and wide-area enterprise networks.
• Graduation from an accredited college/university or an equivalent combination of training and experience related to the duties of the position is required.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of TCP/IP; Ethernet; Network cabling; Layer 2 and layer 3 switching; the OSI Model; MPLS and Metro-Ethernet; VPN and SSL techno
• Considerable knowledge of direct engineering and design experience in networking industry.
• Considerable expertise in creating repeatable, reliable, scalable network architectures, with fault tolerance; performance tuning; monitoring systems;
• Expert working knowledge (including the ability to setup, configure, upgrade, manage, and troubleshoot) Cisco routers; switches; enterprise VPN solution
• Understanding of transport protocols, routing protocols, and security/authentication protocols at all layers of the OSI model with emphasis on TCP/IP
• Knowledge of networking features and protocols such as spanning tree, ARP, CDP, EIGRP, RIP, OSPF, BGP, VTP, Etherchannel, 802.1Q trunking, MLS, HSRP,
• Demonstrated the ability to design, install, and troubleshoot local-area and wide-area enterprise networks.
• Cisco CCNA/CCNP certification, JNCIA/JNCIS-SEC certification preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited college/university or an equivalent combination of training and experience related to the duties of the position is required
• Juniper hardware experience
• Juniper SRX Firewall Configuration

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.