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Network Engineer

R Systems, Poland, New York, United States

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Senior IT Recruiter & Scrum Master at R Systems Please note that this role requires relocation to Italy for a period of 4 months.

We are seeking an experienced

Network Engineer

with strong expertise in

Juniper Networks platforms

— including

SRX firewalls, MX routers, EX switches, and Mist-based wired, wireless, and WAN solutions.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-grade network and security infrastructures leveraging Juniper’s advanced technologies across

routing, switching, SD-WAN, SASE, and network assurance

domains.

Key Responsibilities: 1. Network Infrastructure (Routing & Switching)

Design, configure, and manage

Juniper MX routers

and

EX series switches

for enterprise and data center environments.

Implement

dynamic routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS)

and ensure optimized routing performance and redundancy.

Perform VLAN, trunking, and Layer 2/Layer 3 switching configurations following best practices.

Conduct performance analysis, fault isolation, and proactive optimization of the Juniper network infrastructure.

2. SD-WAN & Mist Integration

Deploy, configure, and maintain

Juniper Mist Edge and SSR (Session Smart Router)

for

SD-WAN

environments.

Manage

Mist Cloud

dashboards for

wired, wireless, and WAN assurance.

Utilize

Mist AI

for proactive analytics, user experience monitoring, and network optimization.

Implement

Mist NAC

(Network Access Control) policies and enforce secure onboarding of users and devices.

Conduct or assist in

wireless site surveys

and planning for optimal AP placement and coverage using Mist tools.

3. Network Security

Configure and manage

Juniper SRX firewalls

for both perimeter and internal segmentation.

Implement

advanced security features

including:

IPS (Intrusion Prevention System)

AppSecure

URL Filtering

ATP Cloud (Advanced Threat Prevention)

Security Intelligence feeds

Configure

on-premise and cloud-managed SRX devices

using

Cloud Security Director (CSD) .

Implement and maintain

remote access VPN (IPSec/SSL)

for secure remote connectivity.

Design and manage

Juniper Secure Edge (SASE)

environments integrating security and SD-WAN policies.

Configure and monitor

Juniper DDoS protection (TDD)

and

Dynamic Defense

mechanisms.

4. Security Analytics & Monitoring

Integrate and manage

Juniper Secure Analytics (JSA/QRadar)

for centralized event correlation and log analysis.

Develop and fine-tune correlation rules, alerts, and dashboards to monitor security posture and network health.

Collaborate with SOC teams to investigate incidents and enforce network-level mitigations.

Maintain detailed

network diagrams, configurations, and change logs.

Provide

Level 2/3 escalation support

for complex network/security issues.

Participate in

proof-of-concepts (POCs) , solution testing, and deployment planning for new Juniper technologies.

Conduct

performance reviews

and suggest optimization strategies leveraging AI-driven insights from Mist.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

5–10 years

of experience in enterprise networking and security with strong exposure to

Juniper platforms.

Hands‑on experience with:

SRX Series

(firewalls, VPN, AppSecure, IPS, ATP)

MX Series

(core and edge routing)

EX Series

(switching, NAC)

Mist AI platform

(wired, wireless, and WAN assurance)

SSR (Session Smart Router)

for SD‑WAN

Knowledge of

Juniper Secure Edge (SASE) ,

Security Director Cloud , and

JSA/QRadar .

Strong understanding of

TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, QoS, and high availability .

Familiarity with

Wi‑Fi site surveys , RF planning, and Mist AP deployments.

Experience in

network automation (Python, Ansible, or Junos Automation)

is a plus.

Juniper certifications (JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP, or JNCIE)

in Security, Enterprise Routing & Switching, or Mist AI highly desirable.

Preferred Certifications:

JNCIA / JNCIS / JNCIP (Security, Enterprise, or Mist AI)

Mist AI for Enterprise Certified Professional (MEA‑CP)

Juniper Networks Certified Specialist – Security (JNCIS‑SEC)

JNCIS‑ENT / JNCIP‑ENT / JNCIS‑MISTAI

Soft Skills:

Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.

Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Proactive mindset for continuous learning and technology adoption.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Temporary

Job function Information Technology

Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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