Network Security Engineer (Juniper)

Job Description

Juniper Firewall Specialist (Contract) – Edinburgh, UK (Onsite)

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland (Onsite)Contract Type: One-Week Consultancy ContractIR35 Status: Outside IR35Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking an experienced Juniper Firewall Specialist for a one-week onsite consultancy engagement in Edinburgh on behalf of our consultancy client. The successful candidate will lead the installation, configuration, migration, testing, and handover of Juniper SRX firewalls within a production environment.

Engagement Details

• One-week onsite consultancy assignment
• Edinburgh, Scotland
• Outside IR35
• Immediate start preferred
• Working through a consultancy client
• Competitive day rate based on experience

Key Responsibilities

• Install and configure Juniper SRX2300 and SRX300 firewalls.
• Perform firewall migration from existing infrastructure to new Juniper platforms.
• Configure security policies, NAT, VPNs, routing, and security services as required.
• Execute testing, validation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Support implementation and cutover activities.
• Produce documentation and handover materials.
• Liaise with client stakeholders and technical teams throughout the engagement.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Juniper SRX Series firewalls, specifically SRX2300 and SRX300.
• Excellent knowledge of Junos OS.
• Experience with security policies, NAT, IPsec VPNs, and routing protocols.
• Proven track record delivering firewall deployments and migrations in enterprise environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently onsite.

Desirable

• JNCIA-Junos, JNCIS-SEC, JNCIP-SEC, or equivalent Juniper certifications.
• Previous consultancy or professional services experience.
• Experience working within customer-facing project environments.

If you have recent Juniper SRX deployment experience and are available for an onsite engagement in Edinburgh, please apply with your CV, availability, and relevant project experience.