Onsite Juniper Mist Networking / Technical Lead

Position Overview
Embedded networking technician supporting Charter's deployment activities at the Client site. Primary focus on assisting with the rollout, configuration, and migration of wired and wireless networking devices as the Client sites transition from Aruba Networks to Juniper solutions. Acts as an on-site technical lead for day-to-day coordination of deployment tasks, without requiring senior-level engineering experience.
Key Responsibilities

• Participate in planning and scheduling network cutovers, including identifying dependencies, risks, and required resources.
• Support after-hours and occasional weekend work during major cutovers or low-impact maintenance windows.
• Coordinate daily tasks among deployment team members, ensuring alignment with project timelines and site readiness.
• Deploy, configure, and validate Juniper wired and wireless equipment across campus buildings.
• Assist with migration activities from Aruba hardware and management platforms.
• Troubleshoot Layer 1-3 issues and escalate complex problems to Charter engineering teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation of installations, configurations, and site conditions.
• Track and manage inventory of networking hardware, accessories, and consumables.
• Communicate progress, blockers, and site updates to Charter project managers and Client IT staff.

Required Qualifications

• Foundational Juniper networking training and certification (e.g., JNCIA-Junos).
• Hands-on experience with enterprise networking hardware installation and basic configuration.
• Understanding of wired and wireless networking fundamentals (VLANs, PoE, SSIDs, RF basics).
• Ability to read and follow network diagrams, cutover plans, and configuration templates.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for physical and network-layer issues.
• Comfortable working in varied campus environments, including telecom rooms, classrooms, and research spaces.

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to Aruba Networks equipment or management tools.
• Experience participating in network refresh or migration projects.
• Familiarity with Juniper Mist cloud management.
• Basic project coordination or task-tracking experience.
• Ability to assist with simple scheduling, documentation updates, and stakeholder communication.

Soft Skills & Work Style

• Organized and capable of coordinating small teams or task groups.
• Clear communicator who can relay technical and non-technical information effectively.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation habits.
• Adaptable to shifting priorities and deployment schedules.
• Self-directed, reliable, and comfortable working within a structured project environment.

Work Environment & Expectations

• On-site role downtown client.
• Requires movement between multiple locations.
• After-hours or weekend work may be required during major cutovers or low-impact windows.
• Must follow Charter and Client safety, security, and access protocols.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to Charter's project or deployment manager.
• Works closely with Charter network engineers, field teams, and Client IT network operations.

Success Indicators

• Well-planned and smoothly executed cutovers with minimal disruption.
• Accurate coordination of daily tasks and clear communication with stakeholders.
• Reliable documentation and inventory tracking.
• Effective support of the Aruba-to-Juniper transition with minimal rework.