We are seeking an experienced Juniper / Network Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support network deployment, migration, and operational activities. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Juniper and Cisco networking technologies, SDN architectures, and hands-on experience with data center deployments.
Key Responsibilities:
Deploy, configure, and manage Juniper Networks (MX and QFX series) devices. Hands-on experience with Apstra is highly preferred.
Perform routing, switching, and network migration activities.
Manage Juniper and Cisco switch deployment, configuration, and cut over for new data centers.
Apply in-depth knowledge of SDN technologies and architectures.
Work with VMware NSX-T environments for network virtualization.
Create detailed cabling manifests and network documentation.
Collaborate with other teams to ensure seamless network operations and migration.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience:
Extensive hands-on experience with Juniper MX and QFX series and Cisco switches.
Strong understanding of routing, switching, and network migration principles.
Experience with Apstra, SDN technologies, and VMware NSX-T.
Ability to produce detailed network and cabling documentation.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Skills:
Experience in data center environments.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Skills Required
- Extensive hands-on experience with Juniper MX and QFX series and Cisco switches
- Strong understanding of routing, switching, and network migration principles
- Experience with Apstra, SDN technologies, and VMware NSX-T
- Ability to produce detailed network and cabling documentation
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
What We Do
Blue Pearl is a market-leading CLOUD Solutions developer with extensive knowledge and insight into the latest technologies, standardised processes, advanced technical capabilities and consulting processes available, ensuring wholistic success for our clientele. We offer professional consulting to compliment your business strategy and overall management and make it our priority to add value to any business by listening, analysing and creating a conducive solution that will empower our client. We implement a Data Analysis Process that includes inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modelling data with the end-goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and relevant information to support your decision-making. Your business cannot afford not to engage with us, allowing our data analysis to play a role in making your business decisions more scientific and helping your business achieve effective operation. Blue Pearl’s team of experts include BI strategists, BI analysts, Data Warehouse Architects, Data Scientists, Implementation and Development experts. With the use of BI, Analytics and Big Data, we effectively partner with our customers on their mission to achieve a competitive business advantage and real ROI from the structured information we collect.
