Network Engineer (Juniper) (100% Remote)

TEKsystems; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transit benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Network Engineer to lead Juniper migration projects from planning through execution in a hybrid Charlotte environment. You will analyze current configurations, design migration strategies, and develop detailed procedures to minimize risk during production changes.

The role requires hands-on Juniper experience (MX/ACX/QFX), strong routing knowledge, and the ability to coordinate with multiple teams. Remote eligibility is available for this contract position.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of network engineering experience in service provider environments.
• Hands-on experience with Juniper MX/ACX/QFX platforms.
• Strong routing and switching knowledge (BGP/OSPF/IS-IS/MPLS/VLANs).
• Experience planning and executing migrations and hardware refreshes.
• Ability to create and execute MOPs and production change procedures.
• Able to manage multiple migrations and meet timelines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing router/switch configurations and plan migrations.
• Create MOPs and implementation docs.
• Develop replacement configurations for new platforms.
• Execute migrations, cutovers during maintenance windows.
• Support EOS/EOL refresh initiatives.
• Coordinate with engineering, field techs, and third parties.
• Troubleshoot production routing/switching issues.
• Lead multiple migration projects concurrently.
• Participate in reviews and change management.

Skills

Network engineering

Juniper platforms

Routing protocols

Migration planning

Change management

Troubleshooting

BGP

OSPF

IS-IS

MPLS

Tools

Granite

Job description

Network Engineer (Juniper Migration Project) (W2 Only)

Location: Charlotte, NC (100% Remote Eligible)
Schedule: Standard Business Hours with Occasional Evening/Overnight Maintenance Windows

Overview We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support a large-scale network modernization and hardware refresh initiative. This position will play a critical role in migrating services from legacy network infrastructure to next-generation platforms within a complex service provider environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys owning projects from planning through execution and has hands‑on experience performing network migrations in ISP, telecommunications, cable, carrier, or large-scale service provider environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing router and switch configurations and develop migration strategies.


• Create detailed Method of Procedure (MOP) and implementation documentation.


• Develop replacement configurations and migration plans for new network platforms.


• Execute network migrations, cutovers, and production changes during scheduled maintenance windows.


• Support large-scale EOS/EOL (End-of-Support/End-of-Life) network refresh initiatives.


• Coordinate activities with engineering, operations, field technicians, staging teams, and third‑party providers.


• Troubleshoot routing, switching, and service migration issues in production environments.


• Manage multiple migration projects simultaneously while meeting aggressive project timelines.


• Participate in peer reviews and change management processes.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of network engineering experience within a service provider, ISP, telecommunications, cable, or carrier environment.


• Hands‑on experience with Juniper networking platforms, including:
  
  
  
  • MX Series
  
  
  • ACX Series
  
  
  • QFX Series
  
  
  
  


• Strong routing and switching expertise, including:
  
  
  
  • BGP
  
  
  • OSPF
  
  
  • IS‑IS
  
  
  • MPLS
  
  
  • VLANs
  
  
  
  


• Experience planning and executing network migrations, hardware refreshes, or platform replacement projects.


• Experience creating and executing MOPs/MOFs and production change procedures.


• Ability to independently analyze existing configurations and develop replacement configurations.


• Experience performing customer migrations, maintenance windows, and production cutovers.


• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills within complex routed environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large-scale network modernization projects.


• Experience with Cisco and Nokia networking platforms.


• Knowledge of Cisco ASR, 7600, or 9000 series equipment.


• Experience with Nokia 7210 and 7750 platforms.


• Familiarity with network inventory or provisioning tools such as Granite.


• Project management or project coordination experience.


• Experience working with implementation, provisioning, or network operations teams.

What We’re Looking For The ideal candidate is someone who can quickly contribute with minimal onboarding and training. This is not a playbook‑driven role. Successful engineers in this position are comfortable reviewing existing configurations, determining migration requirements, building implementation plans from scratch, and ultimately owning migrations from planning through execution.

Preferred Certifications

• Juniper Networks Certified Professional (JNCIP)


• Juniper Networks Certified Specialist (JNCIS)


• Cisco CCNP Enterprise


• Cisco CCNP Service Provider


• Cisco CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure


• Cisco CCIE Service Provider


• Nokia Network Routing Specialist (NRS)


• ITIL Foundation

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision


• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital


• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre‑tax and Roth post-tax contributions available


• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)


• Short and long‑term disability


• Health Spending Account (HSA)


• Transportation benefits


• Employee Assistance Program


• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.