Juniper Network Engineer-Onsite

CruiTek, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CruiTek, LLC in Chicago, IL is seeking a Juniper Network Engineer for an onsite, 6 months contract-to-hire engagement. The role focuses on Juniper SRX/firewalls, Junos CLI, and enterprise-level Juniper experience working directly from the CLI in a ticket-driven environment.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, maintenance of firewalls, VLANs, Mist Edge devices, WAN/LAN, VPN, and participation in on-call rotations. On-site only, 8-hour shifts, with occasional after-hours coverage.

Qualifications

• Core requirement: Juniper-proficient network engineer.
• Experience with Juniper switching/routing and Mist Edge.
• Hands-on Junos CLI experience in enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot/maintain firewalls, VLANs and VPNs.
• Manage ticket-based tasks in a ServiceDesk/NOC context.
• On-site support with 8-hour shifts and on-call rotation.

Skills

Juniper

SRX Firewalls

Junos CLI

NOC

ServiceDesk

Mist Edge

VLANs

WAN/LAN

VPN

Communication

Tools

ServiceDesk+

Job description

Juniper Network Engineer-Onsite
No 3rd PARTIES or Sponsorships
Location Chicago, IL 60622
Great Company
Unlimited Growth
*6 Months-Contract to Hire
*Juniper SRX and Junos CLI. Is a critical requirement for the role.
*Enterprise-level Juniper experience who can work directly from the CLI
*Such as specific CLI commands for basic firewall/switch operations, checking device status/temperature, and other routine troubleshooting and administration functions.
*Demonstrate the level of hands-on Juniper/Junos CLI experience
*Very Specific Skill Set-Strong Mid-Level Engineer, ServiceDesk, NOC,- Ticketing System
*MUST be very professional and have great communication skills
*Some healthcare would be a huge plus

Juniper Network Engineer Role

• Core requirement: Juniper-proficient network engineer
  • Juniper switching, routing, VLANs, Mist Edge, Junos OS
  • Firewalls: Juniper SRX1400 and similar SRX models
• Day-to-day work: ticket-based via ServiceDesk+, Breakfix, NOC,
  • Troubleshoot/maintain firewalls, wireless APs (Mist), VLANs, WAN/LAN, VPN
  • EHR bandwidth monitoring (radiology), Juniper hardware replication
  • Range from cable replacement to full factory-level work
• Hospital network familiarity preferred but not required
• On-prem only, no remote
• Hours: 8-hour shift within 7 AM–5:30 PM window
• On-call rotation once every 5 weeks, 5:30 PM–7 AM + weekends; emergency all-hands possible
  • Contractor not formally required for on-call but should be aware it becomes a requirement upon hire