EVPN VXLAN Expert Professional Services - AIDE

About the job

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

To achieve real outcomes, we know that experience is the most important requirement for network teams and the people they serve. Delivering a network that puts experience first pivots on the creativity and commitment of our people. It requires a consistent and committed practice—something that we call the Juniper Way.”

Our people personify the Juniper Way through these values:

Be Bold

We pursue simplicity. We challenge the status quo, including challenging ourselves. We embrace diverse ideas and the change they bring. That’s what being bold is all about.

Build Trust

Our success is determined by our customer’s success. We say what we mean and take the initiative, so you can count on us to get things done.

Deliver Excellence

We’re obsessed with exceptional quality. Even when we’ve achieved it, we’re always looking for ways to improve. And when we haven’t, we act fast to fix the problem.

Juniper has brought true innovation to the enterprise networking space with the world’s first AI-driven wired , wireless and SDWAN network. The Juniper Mist™ AI Platform makes networking predictable, reliable and measurable with unprecedented visibility into the user experience. Juniper extends AI operational efficiency and insights to the wireless, and wired side of the business, including campus fabrics and SD-WANs. All operations are managed via the Juniper Mist open and programmable microservices cloud architecture. This delivers maximum scalability and performance while also bringing DevOps agility to wired, wireless, and WAN networking and location services.

To learn more about this innovative enterprise solution Please check this video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4F-TGvXcso

About the Position:

This highly technical role provides Design and Implementation/rollout Consultancy services for Junipers Solutions targeted at Enterprise & Service Provider customers. This is a full-time post-sales position on-site and remote, working as part of a wider Juniper Professional Services team.

The Juniper PS consulting role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities from Solution design, HLD & LLD design, implementation and migration planning, rollout support, supporting highly escalated issues in production, working with Engineering team to identify changes in the product architecture, guiding other theatre PS consultants on the solution, testing, optimisation services, customer training and KT workshops and be a trusted advisor. The work is remote, with up to 25% travel based on a need basis. The PS Consultant is expected to work collaboratively & Cross functionally with other teams like REs, SE’s, CFTS, JTAC and PS theatre delivery teams.

Responsibilities:

• Work in a consultative manner to support and Wired enterprise solutions(Campus and Branch switching) towards the end customer.
• Designing, planning ,implementing and roll outs the below solutions using the MIST cloud.
• Workshops: Design & Rollout Transition Planning
• Design and architect Juniper Mist Campus Fabric solutions (EVPN/VXLAN Based) tailored to meet clients' business and technical requirements.
• Provide expertise in building scalable, secure, and high-performance campus networks using Mist Campus Fabric (EVPN/VXLAN Based).
• Work closely with clients to understand their campus networking challenges and provide strategic recommendations based on Mist Campus Fabric (EVPN/VXLAN Based) best practices.
• Conduct assessments and audits to identify opportunities for improvement in existing Mist Campus Fabric (EVPN/VXLAN Based) deployments.
• Create detailed documentation of Mist Campus Fabric (EVPN/VXLAN Based) designs, configurations, and best practices.
• Conduct training sessions for internal teams and clients on Juniper Mist Campus Fabric (EVPN/VXLAN Based) technologies.
• Creating Pre-Deployment checklists
• Creating & customizing Site implementation Plans (i.e. Run-Books)
• Cutover Planning
• Testing Designs features
• Maintenance window assistance
• Post Cutover verification and health checks
• Knowledge Transfer on Mist deployment and operations
• EVPN/VXLAN-based campus/branch switch network.
• Mist-based wireless solution.
• Develop and maintain an in-depth technical knowledge of the Juniper QFX, EX, Junos and MIST product lines.
• 802.1X Network Access control integration and design
• Lead deployments to ensure that implementations are consistent with design specifications
• Providing KT workshops to transfer knowledge to partners, Customers and JTAC.
• Applying industry best practices to the design, planning, site rollout support and implementation.
• Applying extensive industry experience to optimize solution design and proactively analyse potential enhancements.
• Evaluating technical specifications for interoperability.
• Produce network implementation and migration plans.
• Provide remote monitoring support with on-going implementation support including health checks.
• Provide recommendations to customers about network improvements.
• Participate in requirements and scoping workshops with customers, delivery partners, and sales.
• Customisation and third party integration using automation scripts/ templates.
• Evaluate customer networks for performance, scalability, and security and provide recommendations to customers about improvements to network configurations and topologies to prevent problems before they occur.
• Ensure that PS aspects of engagement follow engagement and delivery processes, working closely with the appropriate Project or Program Manager.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the customer's technical management and teams.
• Reviewing customer-provided (technical) information.
• Assisting with hand-over to Operations or a Juniper Networks Operational RE.
• Support for customer-driven testing, providing technical feedback not only on the product but also on the validity of the test.
• Tracking and reporting of issues found during testing, Implementation, and migration.
• Working with customers across different time zones.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Expert communication and interpersonal skills.
• Right attitude of “customer first” & focus so that you can close out operational challenges on both sales and delivery with CSS, Sales, Partners or other Juniper players.
• Strong design and delivery experience.
• Strong skills and excellent hands-on and planning capabilities with,
• DC and Campus fabric implementation with Juniper EX and QFX or Similar products from Cisco, Arista.
• Experience of designing and deploying RADIUS and NAC enterprise solutions using Cisco ISE, Aruba Clearpass, Forescout or similar vendors.
• Network OS like Junos or IOS.
• Layer 3 - IP and related technologies
• Experience in advanced Datacentre technologies – VxLAN, EVPN, MCLAG, IP Fabric, GBP, Virtual Chassis.
• Sound knowledge of Enterprise networking background.
• Layer 2 technologies (Ethernet, 802.1q/p VLAN, BFD, STP, RSTP, ARP, LACP, VRRP, 802.1x).
• Experience with NAT (Source, Destination, Static, NAT-PT) and Network Access Control. Hands on experience on NAC products like Cisco Ice, Aruba clearpass, forescout etc.
• Hands-on experience with Linux servers and network services (DHCP, SNMP, FTP, TFTP, DNS, NTP, Multicast).
• Experience/Knowledge of Virtualization and Hypervisor Technologies like ESXi, KVM.
• Familiar and Hands-On with traffic generation tool (Ixia, Spirent, etc.).
• Understanding of Cloud Concept, Private and Public Cloud, Design Fundamentals.
• Industry Certifications – Juniper product certifications (JNCIP/CCNP/CCIE/JNCIE).
  
  

Experience/Background Desired:

• 12+ years’ experience in implementation, Delivery, and Network Solution Architecture in Service Providers and Enterprise domains.
• 4+ years of Campus & Branch switching-related experience.
• 3+ years of Enterprise routing switching-related experience.
• 1+ years of wireless-related experience.
• Minimum of 6 years in customer-facing/Consultative roles.
  
  

Juniper is an Equal Opportunity workplace and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are made on the basis of individual qualifications, merit, and business need.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

About Juniper Networks

Juniper Networks challenges the inherent complexity that comes with networking and security in the multicloud era. We do this with products, solutions and services that transform the way people connect, work and live. We simplify the process of transitioning to a secure and automated multicloud environment to enable secure, AI-driven networks that connect the world. Additional information can be found at Juniper Networks (www.juniper.net) or connect with Juniper on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

WHERE WILL YOU DO YOUR BEST WORK?

Wherever you are in the world, whether it's downtown Sunnyvale or London, Westford or Bangalore, Juniper is a place that was founded on disruptive thinking - where colleague innovation is not only valued, but expected. We believe that the great task of delivering a new network for the next decade is delivered through the creativity and commitment of our people. The Juniper Way is the commitment to all our colleagues that the culture and company inspire their best work-their life's work. At Juniper we believe this is more than a job - it's an opportunity to help change the world...