Senior Juniper Network Engineer

Senior Juniper Network Engineer (Data Centre | EVPN-VXLAN | NHS Programme)

We are recruiting a Senior Juniper Network Engineer to deliver a critical NHS data centre network transformation. The role focuses on building and migrating a new Juniper-based inter-data-centre transit core to resolve long-standing routing, Firewall, and resilience issues in a live healthcare environment.
This is a hands-on delivery role involving configuration, testing, and cutover of high-capacity Juniper DC infrastructure, with a mix of remote and on-site work and planned out-of-hours changes.

Key Focus

• Build and configure Juniper QFX data centre infrastructure
• Implement EVPN-VXLAN, OSPF, BGP, and ECMP
• Integrate Firewalls and validate symmetric traffic flows
• Support 100G inter-DC connectivity and cutovers
• Participate in planned out-of-hours change windows

Requirements

• Strong hands-on Juniper DC experience
• EVPN-VXLAN and BGP in production
• Experience in regulated or mission-critical environments

Duration: 4-6 months
Location: Wales, Newport
Work Setup: Hybrid (remote + on-site)
Environment: NHS/healthcare-critical infrastructure