RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides engineering, migration, and optimization of Juniper routing, switching, campus fabrics, and Mist AI-managed enterprise environments.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- 5 years of experience
- Must have an active Secret clearance
- Juniper enterprise routing, switching, security, and data-center networking
- Junos OS; EX, QFX, MX, and SRX platforms
- BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, VRFs, QoS, multicast, IPv4/IPv6, resiliency, and segmentation
- EVPN/VXLAN, Virtual Chassis, and enterprise/data-center fabric concepts
- Network assessment, design, migration, implementation, testing, cutover, rollback, and troubleshooting
- Secure configuration, DISA STIG implementation, and configuration-management discipline
- Development of engineering diagrams, implementation procedures, validation plans, and as-built documentation
DESIRED SKILLS
- Juniper Mist, Apstra, Marvis/AI Operations, and data-center fabric automation
- JNCIE-level expertise or advanced Juniper specialization
- DoD/Air Force BAN, NIPR/SIPR, HAIPE, and tenant-enclave integration
- Zero Trust, NAC/AAA, identity-based segmentation, and secure access
- Python/Ansible/API automation
- Brownfield Cisco-to-Juniper or mixed-vendor migrations
CERTIFICATIONS
Required:
- JNCIP Enterprise
- Security+ / IAT II
Desired:
- JNCIE
- Mist Professional
We are seeking a Juniper Network Engineer to join our team supporting US Air Force Air Mobility Command Base Infrastructure modification.
TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.
We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.
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Additional Job InformationWORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Location: Charleston AFB, Charleston, SC
- Type of environment: Onsite
- Noise level: Medium
- Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
- Amount of Travel: 75%
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds.
The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE
- U.S Citizen
- Must have an active Secret clearance
WAGE INFORMATION
Target salary range: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00. The salary range displayed is an estimate only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.
OTHER INFORMATION
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.
Many positions require specific certifications and/or the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept an offer of employment may be subject to investigations performed by TekSynap and/or the Government to verify the candidate meets the required qualifications and other eligibility requirements.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact [email protected] for assistance.
Skills Required
- 5 years of experience
- Active Secret clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Juniper enterprise routing, switching, security, and data-center networking experience
- Experience with Junos OS and EX, QFX, MX, and SRX platforms
- Knowledge of BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, VRFs, QoS, multicast, IPv4/IPv6, resiliency, and segmentation
- Experience with EVPN/VXLAN, Virtual Chassis, and enterprise/data-center fabric concepts
- Experience with network assessment, design, migration, implementation, testing, cutover, rollback, and troubleshooting
- Secure configuration, DISA STIG implementation, and configuration-management experience
- Ability to develop engineering diagrams, implementation procedures, validation plans, and as-built documentation
- JNCIP Enterprise certification
- Security+ or IAT II certification
- Juniper Mist, Apstra, Marvis/AI Operations, and data-center fabric automation experience
- JNCIE-level expertise or advanced Juniper specialization
- DoD/Air Force BAN, NIPR/SIPR, HAIPE, and tenant-enclave integration experience
- Zero Trust, NAC/AAA, identity-based segmentation, and secure access experience
- Python, Ansible, or API automation experience
- Brownfield Cisco-to-Juniper or mixed-vendor migration experience
- JNCIE certification
- Mist Professional certification
TekSynap Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about TekSynap and has not been reviewed or approved by TekSynap.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision, plus employer-paid basic life and disability insurance. Low copays and company support for deductibles are also highlighted, reinforcing a robust healthcare value.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and no vesting period is promoted, with matching described as immediate. This structure signals strong emphasis on long-term financial support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and holidays are emphasized, with good PTO accrual noted. A travel award after five years further adds to leave-related perks.
TekSynap Insights
What We Do
TekSynap understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. Technology moving at the speed of thought® embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offer to meet the business needs of our Federal, State and Local Government customers. The TekSynap founders have worked together for over a decade, supporting customers ranging from small departmental operations & maintenance efforts to leading broad nationwide deployment efforts for agencies such as the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This core management team has operated in leading companies such as SIGNAL Corporation and managed business sectors of over 100M in annual revenue in industry leading companies such as General Dynamics. At each level this team has absorbed what “works” – for the company, our customers and our employees. We synthesize the best at each level resulting in a unique service provider that combines the infrastructure and process models of larger organizations with an agile ability to cost effectively meet our customer’s requirements.
