Carper Consulting is seeking a Network Engineer to install, configure and support the network across a client's branch locations and data centers. The role works hands-on with
Aruba and
Juniper equipment and
Lumen Versa SASE i nstalls.
Key responsibilities
Install, configure and maintain
Aruba switches (including the 2930 series) and
Juniper routers, switches and firewalls.
Coordinate and complete
Lumen Versa SASE appliance installs, cutovers and turn-ups with Lumen and on-site technicians.
Configure and manage VLAN s, trunking, routing and access control across branch and data center networks.
Configure and maintain firewall rules and security policies.
Troubleshoot outages and performance issues end to end, from the circuit to the switch port, using CLI tools, ping, traceroute and monitoring data.
Open and manage carrier repair tickets (for example, in Lumen Connect) and follow them through to resolution.
Keep network documentation current: diagrams, IP addressing, device inventory, demarc locations and circuit IDs.
Set and enforce cabling and labeling standards for on-site technicians.
Plan and carry out firmware upgrades and configuration changes through the change management process.
Support the voice and contact center network (VoIP, QoS, Webex) and help investigate call quality issues.
Take part in an on-call rotation for after-hours outages.
Required qualifications
Strong networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, subnetting, DNS, DHCP and ARP.
Hands-on experience with routing (static, OSPF and/or BGP) and Layer 2 switching.
VLAN configuration, including trunking, tagging and inter-VLAN routing.
Firewall configuration and troubleshooting: rules, NAT and VPN.
Experience with Juniper equipment (Junos).
Experience installing or supporting Lumen Versa SASE / SD-WAN appliances.
Comfortable working in the command line and reading switch output (interfaces, ARP and MAC tables, routes).
Clear communication with carriers, vendors, field technicians and non-technical staff.
3-5 years of network engineering or administration experience.
Preferred qualifications
Experience with Aruba switches, especially the 2930 series and AOS-S.
Experience with Aruba ClearPass or other network access control.
Experience supporting VoIP and contact center networks (QoS, Webex).
Familiarity with Azure networking (VNets, NSGs, ExpressRoute).
Monitoring tools such as ThousandEyes.
Certifications such as CCNA, Aruba ACSA / ACSP, Juniper JNCIA / JNCIS, or CompTIA Network+.
Experience in healthcare or another regulated industry (HIPAA).