Resident Network Engineer – Routing & Platform Testing – freelance – onsite – Middletown, New Jersey, USA

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Comgent is seeking a Resident Network Engineer to provide technical expertise across network operations platform testing and automation. You will act as a primary technical contact working closely with customer teams on their deployments and use cases. The assignment combines service-provider networking support with hands-on routing switching and architecture experience.

• Location: Middletown New Jersey USA
  
• Engagement: freelance / contract
  
• Work arrangement: Onsite
  
• Schedule: 40 hours per week
  

• Advise on network design Junos configuration and operational best practices developing a detailed understanding of the deployed environment.
  
• Provide primary break/fix support using advanced diagnostics to restore service and reduce the likelihood of recurring incidents.
  
• Test hardware and software features certify Junos and Junos EVO behaviour and develop Python scripts and test automation.
  
• Review designs and project activities against technical standards using empirical analysis modelling and testing to validate designs and specifications.
  
• Coordinate with engineering teams and development partners contribute domain expertise to cross-team projects and assess new technologies for their practical use.
  
• Document findings and recommendations present design options to senior stakeholders and mentor junior colleagues.
  

• Relevant experience: 6 years of experience in data-centre routing switching and network architecture including hands-on Juniper QFX PTX and EX platforms.
  
• JNCIP-level proficiency; Junos/Junos EVO feature and hardware certification; Python test automation; routing switching and network architecture.
  
• Technology environment: QFX PTX EX.
  
• Education: Electrical Engineering / Computer Science bachelor/master or equivalent.
  
• Use appropriate engineering design tools and software to develop solutions with practical experience validating product designs and specifications through analysis and testing.
  

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are required along with clear English communication and the ability to present architecture proposals and negotiate technical options. JNCIP-level proficiency is expected; this does not make certification itself mandatory.

Up to 10% to customer sites