Technical Network Consultant

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.