Network Systems Engineer (Proof of Concept)
Schiphol-Rijk, Netherlands
The foremost responsibility of the Network Systems Engineer is to support Proof-of-Concept (POC) testing in their designated technology area(s). The Engineer must be capable of configuring complex functions on the applicable Juniper platforms, have knowledge of at least two test equipment vendors’ products, and be able to translate customer test plans into a functional environment meeting the specified requirements. Advanced troubleshooting skills and knowledge of test plan development are a bonus. Other tasks involve customer demonstrations, technical presentations, and technical documentation.
Responsibilities
- Maintain knowledge in one or more Juniper technology areas through technical training and/or reading of product documentation and reviewing NPI developments.
- Assist the Manager in the review, negotiation, and approval of proof-of-concept test plans submitted by account teams.
- Develop optimized proof-of-concept test configurations based on test plans submitted by account teams and available resources.
- Manage the allocated POC staging time to allow for test plan refinement, configuration adjustments, and resolution of hardware problems or software bugs.
- Provide timely escalations to POC management regarding risks to success.
- Support proof-of-concept visits by accounts teams, customers, and partners via thorough preparation, successful presentation, and management of all technical aspects of the POC.
- Maintain all POC test data on the appropriate documentation library.
- Develop technical papers based on customer testing experience.
- Design, develop, document and present guided demonstrations of new functionality, particularly for use within Juniper Cloud Labs and Reference POC Test Plans
- Achieve and maintain JNCIP and JNCIE certification in the selected technology area.
- This position requires extensive hands-on lab work, excellent presentation and writing skills, the ability to travel, and customer awareness skills.
- The Systems Engineer must be a motivated engineer wanting to work at the cutting edge of networking technologies, enjoy hands-on testing, and customer interaction.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS in engineering/computer science/telecommunications with at least 2 years of experience in the networking industry.
- Advanced knowledge of test plan methodologies.
- Mastery of Juniper CLI and/or network management commands for products in the selected technology area(s).
- Excellent presentation and technical writing skills.
- Creative assessment of customer network design solutions for the selected technology area(s).
- GUI proficiency and scripting knowledge for at least two test vendors used for testing of Juniper products in the selected technology area(s).
- Advanced knowledge of the majority of the protocols and architectures used in the selected technology area(s).
- Advanced troubleshooting skills.