Technical Network Consultant

Job Title: Technical Network Consultant / Engineer (Juniper Mist and LAN Migration)Location: Hybrid (London and 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 ResponsibilitiesDeliver end-to-end enterprise LAN design, build, and migration activitiesProduce and own Low Level Designs (LLDs) and configuration standardsLead live LAN migrations and cutovers in production environmentsProvide technical leadership across multiple concurrent site deploymentsSupport design assurance, build validation, and operational handoverExecute site go-lives, including out-of-hours cutovers where requiredAct as technical escalation point during delivery phases Essential Skills and ExperienceStrong background in enterprise wired LAN deliveryHands-on experience with Juniper EX switching and Juniper MistProven experience with LAN migrations and live production cutoversExperience producing LLDs and repeatable build standardsFamiliarity with Cisco switching environments and migration/coexistenceKnowledge of PoE+ and multi-gig Ethernet for modern access ..... full job details .....