Job Title: Technical Network Consultant / Engineer (Juniper Mist & LAN Migration)
Location: Hybrid (London & Manchester – on-site required for key delivery phases)
Rate: Up to £450/day (Outside IR35)
Duration: 6-month contract (with potential extensions)
Start: ASAP
We are seeking a senior, hands-on Technical Network Consultant / Engineer to support a large-scale LAN and WLAN transformation programme across universities.
This is a delivery-focused role covering design, build, migration, and live cutovers as part of a transition to a Juniper Mist-managed network environment across multiple UK sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver end-to-end enterprise LAN design, build, and migration activities
- Produce and own Low Level Designs (LLDs) and configuration standards
- Lead live LAN migrations and cutovers in production environments
- Provide technical leadership across multiple concurrent site deployments
- Support design assurance, build validation, and operational handover
- Execute site go-lives, including out-of-hours cutovers where required
- Act as technical escalation point during delivery phases
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong background in enterprise wired LAN delivery
- Hands-on experience with Juniper EX switching and Juniper Mist
- Proven experience with LAN migrations and live production cutovers
- Experience producing LLDs and repeatable build standards
- Familiarity with Cisco switching environments and migration/coexistence
- Knowledge of PoE+ and multi-gig Ethernet for modern access networks
- Experience working across multiple sites or parallel projects
Desirable Experience
- Juniper EX stacking / Virtual Chassis
- Campus or higher education environments
- Cisco ISE / 802.1X / NAC integrations
About the Role
You’ll work in a programme delivery environment alongside project managers and technical stakeholders, taking ownership of technical outcomes across multiple site deployments. Strong communication skills and a proactive, hands-on delivery approach are essential.
