Jobs at Juniper in United States, Durham

Are you willing to unleash your potential?

About the Role:

As you grow with us, you’ll become the technical lead who works with our customers to understand their IT challenges and you will design solutions that make a real difference. Your passion for technology will excite our customers and deliver exceptional outcomes that they will love.

What You’ll Do:

Over the course of 12 months, you’ll build a strong foundation in networking concepts and hone your pre-sales skills by working across various areas of our Sales Engineering organization. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll be doing:

• Program Enhancements: Help deploy best practices that shape our future.
• Partner Inquiries: Respond to technical questions from our partners and help them succeed.
• Collaboration: Team up on projects that deepen your product knowledge and expertise.
• Customer Engagement: Attend and assist with onsite presentations, solution demos, and more.
• Technical Support: Prepare responses to customer proposals and follow up on their questions.
• Lab Work: Develop proof-of-concept configurations and see your ideas in action.
• Training & Workshops: Lead sessions that empower others with your newfound knowledge.
• Innovate: Continuously learn and build solutions that truly meet customer needs.

Program Highlights:

• Hands-On Labs: Apply your learning through practical, real-world experiences.
• TechSummit: Engage with thought leaders and dive deeper into tech.
• Guest Speakers: Gain insights from industry experts.
• Milestones: Earn certifications as you progress through the program.
• Sales Kick Off (SKO): Be part of our major annual event.
• Accelerated Career Growth: Dive into a full-time role where learning and impact go hand in hand. Over the first 12 months, you’ll gain hands-on experience while continuously growing your skills.
• Exciting Future Opportunities: After the initial 12 months, you’ll be able to explore and pursue job openings within Juniper that align with your passions and strengths, allowing you to shape your own career path.

Are You a Good Fit?

• You’re passionate about learning new technologies and understanding how things work.
• Thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment excites you.
• You’re great at managing your time and adapting to changing priorities.
• You’re a team player who’s ready to learn and grow with your peers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Recent bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field like Engineering or Computer Science
• Strong communication skills—both written and spoken.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of computer networking solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud networking and OS virtualization is a plus.
• Experience with Python or other scripting languages is a bonus.

Other Information:

• Relocation options are available.

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK AND E-VERIFY

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Juniper Networks participates in the E-Verify program. E-Verify is an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security Numbers.

● Information for applicants about E-Verify / E-Verify Información en español:

● Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER) -

E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

This is a hybrid, office-based position serving territories in the eastern U.S., Durham, NC area preferred

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a pre-sales SE for a network vendor or value-added reseller
• 3 years of experience designing, demonstrating and/or implementing Juniper Networks’ solutions
• Experience designing/building data center, campus, and wide area networks

Required Technical Skills

• Campus network design (wired, wireless, WAN and security)
• Datacenter and AI/ML infrastructure network design (EVPN/VXLAN, IP fabrics)
• Network Security design (ATP, NGFW, UTM, DDoS, IPSec, MACSec, SIEM)
• Network automation, including Python, Ansible, YANG, JSON, Netconf

Desired Technical Skills

• Datacenter automation with Juniper’s Apstra Automation Software
• Network virtualization expertise, including containerization.
• Juniper Networks technical certifications (JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP) or other industry technical certifications from other Network Solution providers

Minimum Salary: $121,088.00

Maximum Salary:$174,064.00

The pay range for this position is expected to be between $121,088.00 and $174,064.00/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.

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK AND E-VERIFY

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Juniper Networks participates in the E-Verify program. E-Verify is an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security Numbers.

● Information for applicants about E-Verify / E-Verify Información en español:

● Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER) -

E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.