Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Carper Consulting is seeking a Network Engineer to install, configure, and support networks across a client’s branch locations and data centers. The role focuses on Aruba and Juniper equipment, Lumen Versa SASE installations, network troubleshooting, and ongoing infrastructure support.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain Aruba switches (including the 2930 series) and Juniper routers, switches and firewalls
• Coordinate and complete Lumen Versa SASE appliance installs, cutovers and turn-ups with Lumen and on-site technicians
• Configure and manage VLAN s, trunking, routing and access control across branch and data center networks
• Configure and maintain firewall rules and security policies
• Troubleshoot outages and performance issues end to end, from the circuit to the switch port, using CLI tools, ping, traceroute and monitoring data
• Open and manage carrier repair tickets (for example, in Lumen Connect) and follow them through to resolution
• Keep network documentation current: diagrams, IP addressing, device inventory, demarc locations and circuit IDs
• Set and enforce cabling and labeling standards for on-site technicians
• Plan and carry out firmware upgrades and configuration changes through the change management process
• Support the voice and contact center network (VoIP, QoS, Webex) and help investigate call quality issues
• Take part in an on-call rotation for after-hours outages

Skills

• Strong networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, subnetting, DNS, DHCP and ARP
• Hands-on experience with routing (static, OSPF and/or BGP) and Layer 2 switching
• VLAN configuration, including trunking, tagging and inter-VLAN routing
• Firewall configuration and troubleshooting: rules, NAT and VPN
• Experience with Juniper equipment (Junos)
• Experience installing or supporting Lumen Versa SASE / SD-WAN appliances
• Comfortable working in the command line and reading switch output (interfaces, ARP and MAC tables, routes)
• Clear communication with carriers, vendors, field technicians and non-technical staff
• 3-5 years of network engineering or administration experience
• Experience with Aruba switches, especially the 2930 series and AOS-S
• Experience with Aruba ClearPass or other network access control
• Experience supporting VoIP and contact center networks (QoS, Webex)
• Familiarity with Azure networking (VNets, NSGs, ExpressRoute)
• Monitoring tools such as ThousandEyes
• Certifications such as CCNA, Aruba ACSA / ACSP, Juniper JNCIA / JNCIS, or CompTIA Network+
• Experience in healthcare or another regulated industry (HIPAA)

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