Job Description
Security Architect
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 ambitious 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.
We are looking for an Architect for the Security team to lead existing future designs of security products and features. We seek folks with experience designing and building Layer 4 to Layer 7 and above security products and features.
This role is both an internal and external component.
Internal aspects of this role:
The candidate is expected to assist in designing and architecting current and new features on the SRX product line. The candidate would understand both physical (Hardware: CPU, memory, TRIO, etc.) and Virtual products (Containers, Virtual machines). Juniper security products revolve around Next-Gen Firewalls; hence the candidate should be very familiar with the features, products, and type of products the competition develops and delivers here.
External aspects of this role:
The candidate would help with RFPs and participate in EBC and customer events including escalations.
Expectations
SME across company. Leader across the company uses professional concepts in developing resolution to critical issues and broad design matters. The “Go-To Person” in an area with company/customer/industry recognition and noted innovation/contributions.
Expert across Juniper and industry. Demonstrates expanded leadership skills. Aligns professional concepts with functional/company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. Able to consult and articulate concepts clearly to various groups internally and/or externally.
Has visionary-level understanding in computer science; knows several programming languages, operating systems, networking protocols, and/or databases and transactions; and may be visionary in one or more, i.e., more depth and breadth of content.
Is an Architect: either a super-coder, or a former super-coder, and outwardly focused. Has cross-domain experience, and expert-level understanding of fundamentals of software engineering, agile programming, debugging, and how to build quality products.
Technical advisor across the company. Drives/sets industry/market trends.
Development focus across the company. Drives/sets industry/market trends
Writes most complicated functional specifications. Reviews design documentation and code review. Creates methodologies and standards. Files patents.
Key player in sales strategy. Understands customer expectations. Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways.
Understands customer expectations. Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways.
Works on issues that impact design/selling success of future concepts, products or technologies, assigned to set strategy and agenda for usage of language/OS, and/or solving most complex engineering problems.
Most complex assignments or products. Product/systems focus across company and industry, drives/influences sales. Engages with customers.
Masters complexity; visionary leader in establishing and driving SW quality characteristics: reliability, availability, security, performance, manageability, and complexity.
Creates formal networks with key decision makers and serves as external spokesperson for the organization. Expected to contribute standards and submit patents.
Exercises wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments.
Exercises wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments.
EXPERIENCE: Typically requires a minimum of 15 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 12 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 8 years’ experience; or equivalent experience
Minimum Salary: $207,200.00
Maximum Salary:$297,850.00
The pay range for this position is expected to be between $207,200.00 and $297,850.00/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.
About Us
ABOUT JUNIPER NETWORKS
Juniper Networks is in the business of network innovation. From devices to data centers, from consumers to cloud providers, Juniper Networks delivers the software, silicon and systems that transform the experience and economics of networking. Our products and technology run the world’s largest and most demanding networks today, enabling service providers, enterprises, and governments to create value and accelerate business success. Everyday our 9,000+ colleagues come together across 46 countries to realize our company vision – Connect Everything, Empower Everyone. We are innovating in ways that empower our customers, our partners and ultimately, everyone, in a connected world. These customers include the top 130 global service providers, 96 of the Fortune 100 and hundreds of public sector organizations.
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…