Sr./Lead Juniper Network Engineer

Direct hire fulltime position for a Sr./Lead Juniper Network Engineer in Norcross, GA

***Important: We are looking for a US Citizen or a US permanent resident for this role***

***Required: One active expert-level certification (e.g., Cisco CCIE, Juniper JNCIE, Aruba ACSX) or two or more active cross-vendor professional-level certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNP, Juniper JNCIP, Aruba ACSP)***

Job Description:

We are seeking a Sr. Network Engineer who can lead projects and mentor the engineering team. The ideal candidates will design, configure, and implement solutions, as well as perform advanced tasks and troubleshooting. This includes collaborating with Solution Architects for Pre-Sales Engineering, Architecting, and Designing both on-prem and cloud-based solutions. The roles will be responsible for configuring and implementing complex technologies and providing expert-level debugging and analysis for engineering support escalations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead projects and provide coaching to the engineering team
• Design, configure, and implement complex solutions for both on-prem and cloud-based environments
• Collaborate with Solution Architects for Pre-Sales Engineering to develop solutions
• Design, configure, and implement complex technologies, such as Network Access Control (NAC), Security Firewall, Network Switches, Wireless (WLAN), and Server/Storage systems.Serve as an escalation point for engineering support, providing expert-level debugging and analysis
• Document system designs, diagrams, and standard operating procedures
• Ensure all work is compliant with company policies, security protocols, and industry best practices
• Maintain existing certifications and pursue new certifications for partner compliance
• Provide subject matter expertise on emerging technologies and solutions

Required Experience/Skills:

• One expert-level certification (e.g., Cisco CCIE, Juniper JNCIE, Aruba ACSX) or two or more cross-vendor professional-level certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNP, Juniper JNCIP, Aruba ACSP).
• 5 years of experience with Juniper EVPN/VXLAN
• 5 years of experience in systems or network engineering, with hands-on project leadership experience
• Strong problem-solving skills with complex network and system issues
• Strong coaching and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong documentation and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree preferred