Sr. Sales Engineer

Juniper Networks; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 154,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Engineer to join their innovative team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in network engineering to present advanced solutions tailored for the education and government sectors. You will be responsible for driving technical strategies that align with the company's Go-to-Market initiatives, ensuring that customer needs are met with cutting-edge technology. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that fosters creativity and empowers you to make significant contributions. If you are passionate about transforming networking experiences and solving complex challenges, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical benefits

401(k) eligibility

Vacation

Sick time

Parental leave

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in Network Engineering, preferably in Pre-Sales.
• Strong knowledge in campus and data center network design.

Responsibilities

• Presenting Juniper capabilities and architecting advanced network solutions.
• Managing projects and proof of concept demonstrations.

Skills

Network Engineering

Campus network design

Data center network design

Network Security design

Network virtualization

Network automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Python

Ansible

YANG

JSON

Netconf

Job description

At Juniper, we believe the network is the single greatest vehicle for knowledge, understanding, and human advancement the world has ever known.

To achieve real outcomes, we know that experience is the most important requirement for networking teams and the people they serve. Delivering an experience-first, AI-Native Network pivots on the creativity and commitment of our people. It requires a consistent and committed practice, something we call the Juniper Way.

Juniper is changing what’s possible in networking. We’re going beyond building the networks customers expect — we’re building the networks customers deserve. And the world is taking note. But to continue to excel, we have work to do. Change in our industry is accelerating. To power connections and empower change, we need radical thinkers, eternal optimists, and energized personalities. We need people like you.

Success requires big thinking and high-reaching goals. Our culture breeds innovation. Here, you will have the opportunity to take chances and let your ideas grow. You will be supported by thoughtful, inclusive, and accessible leaders. You will have every chance to be a part of the conversation and seize our momentum. Your career will be better for it.

At Juniper, we strive to deliver network experiences that transform how people connect, work and live. We Power Connections, Empower Change, and we do that through our core values Being Bold, Building Trust and Delivering Excellence.

Do you want to solve complex problems and build systems that will change the Internet? Do you want to be part of a company that is on the cutting edge of technology? Do you want to work with a world-class team of engineers?

Sales Engineering Position responsible for presenting Juniper capabilities as well as architecting and implementing advanced network solutions for our customers and partners.

Responsibilities:

The Sale Engineering role involves working on technical attributes with respect to Juniper’s Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy focused on the SLED vertical. This includes defining consistent and efficient strategies focused on use cases that drive key business outcomes within this space. The successful candidate will have a heavy technical knowledge that extends across all aspects of higher education, K-12, and state government municipalities to develop and deploy advanced network solutions using Juniper products/solutions. Management of projects, proof of concept demonstrations, and presenting solutions is critical to success in this role in the sales organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in Network Engineering, preferably in a Pre-Sales organization tied to SLED communities.
• Campus network design (wired, wireless, WAN and security)
• Data center network design (EVPN/VXLAN, IP fabrics)
• Network Security design (NGFW, UTM, DDoS, IPSec, MACSec, SIEM)

Note: If they do not possess these, they will not be considered as meeting the basic requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Network virtualization, including containerization
• Network automation, including Python, Ansible, YANG, JSON, Netconf
• Juniper or Cisco certifications: JNCIS, JNCIP, JNCIE or CCIE highly desirable

Other Information:

• Relocation is NOT available for this position
• Travel requirements for the position 20%-30%

Minimum Salary: $154,880.00

Maximum Salary: $222,640.00

The pay range for this position is expected to be between $154,880.00 and $222,640.00/year; however, the base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes medical benefits, 401(k) eligibility, vacation, sick time, and parental leave. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Juniper’s pay range data is provided in accordance with local state pay transparency regulations. Juniper may post different minimum wage ranges for permanent residency petitions pursuant to US Department of Labor requirements.