About the company
Position listed on behalf of a partner company that manages all applications and next steps. The partner is looking for a Senior Network Engineer based in the United States to support a major enterprise network transformation initiative for a large government organization. This is a remote, 12-month contract with potential for extension.
Responsibilities
- Plan, prioritize, and execute enterprise-scale migrations involving Juniper MX960 routers
- Design, validate, and implement EVPN/VXLAN architectures with multiple overlays to support scalability, performance, and redundancy
- Collaborate with network engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and minimize disruption during migrations
- Configure, test, deploy, and troubleshoot Junos OS across Juniper MX and EX platforms in production environments
- Lead the transition from MC-LAG to EVPN, providing technical guidance on architecture, validation, testing, and troubleshooting
- Develop and maintain detailed documentation covering network designs, migration plans, cutover strategies, and post-migration procedures
- Serve as a subject matter expert in Juniper routing technologies, EVPN/VXLAN fabrics, and advanced routing protocols
- Support after-hours cutovers and provide escalation assistance during critical network events
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience as a Network Engineer in enterprise or large data center environments
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience with Juniper MX and EX platforms
- Strong knowledge of core routing protocols, particularly BGP and OSPF
- Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting Junos OS in production environments
- Demonstrated experience with large-scale router replacement and network migration projects
- Familiarity with EVPN architecture, deployment, and operational practices
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Preferred: Juniper certifications such as JNCIP, JNCIE, or equivalent
- Preferred: experience with network automation and scripting tools, including Python and Ansible
- Preferred: knowledge of security best practices for routing and switching
- Preferred: familiarity with enterprise change management and technical documentation processes
Conditions
- Annual salary range of $110,000–$150,000
- Remote work arrangement based in the Philadelphia area
- 12-month contract with potential for extension
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% employer match
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and public holidays
- Quarterly travel to Philadelphia, with occasional after-hours support required