Juniper Network Administrator
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IndiaremotePosted 17 days ago
Skill Required
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Key highlights
- Level Required: 5-10 years
- Key requirement: Experience with Juniper MX/SRX/QFX
- Key requirement: Knowledge of MPLS, Virtual-Routers, and IPSec Tunnels (Mandatory)
Role overview
As a Juniper Network Administrator, you will be responsible for the installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting of Juniper network devices and systems. This role requires a solid understanding of network protocols, system administration, and troubleshooting techniques.
Responsibilities
- Design, install, configure, manage and maintain Juniper network devices including routers, switches, firewalls, and other networking equipment.
- Monitor network performance to ensure system availability and reliability, perform network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common network problems.
- Implement and maintain security controls, administer firewalls, access controls, and other security protocols to protect the organization's network and data.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented networks, update network diagrams and service records.
- Respond to network incidents, diagnose and resolve technical issues in a timely manner.
- Schedule and perform network system upgrades, patch management and routine preventative maintenance.
- Interface with vendors to ensure appropriate configuration and maintenance of network equipment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- At least 5-10 years of network administration experience, with a focus on Juniper networks.
- Strong understanding of Juniper network hardware, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), firewall configuration, VPNs, and LAN/WAN technologies.
- Knowledge on Juniper MX 80, MX120, MX 240, MX 204, MX480, MX 960, QFX5100 QFX 10000 (Having experience with the MX/SRX/QFX)
- SRX knowledge on any of the same models
- Knowledge on Junos OS versions
- Knowledge on DATA CENTER NETWORKs(should have experience)
- Knowledge on CARRIER NETWORKs (Should have experience)
- Knowledge on ROUTING Protocols BGP, OSPF.
- Knowledge on SWITCHING Protocols STP, RSTP, MC-LAG, VPC, MPLS(Mandotory)
- Knowledge on VIRTUAL-ROUTERs, Routing-Instances, IPSec Tunnels, (Mandatory)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to handle stress and remain focused in the face of technical issues.
- Willingness to participate in continuous learning and professional development in the network administration field.
Nice to have
- A professional certification such as Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist (JNCIS) or Juniper Networks Certified Internet Expert (JNCIE) is highly desirable.
- Experience with network management software tools such as Juniper’s Apstra is also desired
- Knowledge on Incident/change management TOOLs like service now, Jira (Optional)
- Knowledge on Monitoring Tools Eg: PRTG (Optional)
Additional details
- Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
- The company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
- Note: The actual duties and responsibilities may vary depending on the department's needs and the evolution of the role.
- Originally posted on Himalayas