Sales Engineer, SSR Specialist

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?

A Sales Engineer (SE) is an outstanding individual who combines the communications skills to build strong professional relationships with the technical skills to develop compelling network solutions that accomplish our customers' business imperatives. The SE partners with an Account Manager to drive revenue growth for Juniper by delivering business success to our customers and partners.

Daily activities include direct customer and partner engagement: comprehensive discovery, information sharing and collaborative solution design; proposal development; solution demonstrations; proof-of-concept test design and execution. SE's also work collaboratively within Juniper to highlight emerging customer requirements and use cases, convey the competitive landscape, and coordinate with Juniper and partner professional services organizations to ensure implementations meet or exceed customer expectations. Additionally, time is invested in technical, professional, and leadership development through self-study and formal training.

If you have over-the-top technical aptitude and curiosity, if you can influence both technical and business stakeholders by translating business goals and challenges to technical solutions while differentiating Juniper from competing solutions, if your interpersonal and high-impact presentation skills evoke passion and confidence, then Juniper Networks is the place for you!

Position Specifics

This position is a home-office based position is in the Central US region (TX, LA, OK, AR, MO, KS, NE, IA, IL, IN, OH, KY, MI, WI, ND, SD, or MN) focused on supporting Juniper's Enterprise business throughout this region and requires travel

Required Experience

* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop meaningful and impactful professional relationships.

* Demonstrated ability and experience as a pre-sales SE for a network vendor or value-added reseller (prefer 5+ years' experience).

* Strong hands-on experience with Juniper and competing vendor solutions and hardware platforms.

* Experience in Campus network design and Security Solutions.

* Experience serving customers and delivering solutions across large enterprise networks.

* Deliver training and support to our industry partners and customer engineers.

* Collaborate with sales teams, vendors, and industry partners in assessing potential application of our products ensuring that optimum systems solutions are provided to new and existing customers.

* Develop and execute technical sales plans and proposals (RFP, RFQ) to grow Juniper's business in a driven and opportunity-filled sales environment.

* Use your outstanding industry and product knowledge to engage and influence customer technology strategies through showcasing Juniper technologies during technical sales presentations, product demonstrations, proof of concept, and trial engagements.

* Build, develop, and maintain strong professional relationships with customer IT decision-makers and industry partner community.

* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or equivalent desired

Required Technical Skills

* 5+ year of hands-on experience designing and deploying Network Devices

* Campus network design with a focus on WAN technologies.

* Detailed understanding of IP routing and protocols for BGP, OSPF, and MPLS.

* Working knowledge of Linux

* Working knowledge of public and private cloud solutions

* Experience in integrating 3rd party solutions such as OSS/BSS systems, DevOps tools, and Network Management Systems.

* Ability to troubleshoot IP networks, knowledge of 3rd party analysis tools

* Experience working directly with developers to solve technical challenges

What we would love you to have

* Strong hands-on experience with the Juniper SSR product

* Strong hands-on experience with the Juniper Mist platform

* DevOps experience with proficiency in automation

* JNCIE, CCIE, or other expert-level industry certification is desired

What makes you a phenomenal fit

* Positive attitude, a desire to learn new technologies, and the ability to handle competing priorities in a very challenging environment.

* Embraces Juniper culture and values and acts as an advocate and role model for the Juniper SE brand

* Must be willing and able to travel as required to meet business and customer demands

Minimum Salary: $191,488.00

Maximum Salary:$275,264.00

The pay range for this position is expected to be between $191,488.00 and $275,264.00/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.