Network Architect Juniper Mist + Aruba Wireless

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

networking experience
Juniper
Aruba environments
AI-Ops
network transformation programs
MSTP
Switches
WLAN

Job Details

Job Profile: Network Architect Juniper & Aruba Technologies

Role Overview

The Network Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, optimizing, and governing enterprise network architectures with a focus on Juniper Mist, Juniper SRX firewalls, EX Series switches, Juniper WLAN, and Aruba switching & wireless technologies. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong architectural leadership, and the ability to drive end-to-end network transformation across large, multi-site global environments.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design

  • Develop scalable, resilient, and secure network architectures leveraging Juniper Mist AI across wired, wireless, and WAN domains.

  • Design and implement secure network solutions using Juniper SRX firewalls, covering routing, security policies, NAT, VPN, and threat prevention.

  • Architect campus and datacenter networks built on Juniper EX switching and Aruba CX/AOS-S platforms.

  • Design enterprise wireless networks using Juniper Mist WLAN and Aruba WLAN technologies.

  • Create comprehensive design documentation including HLDs, LLDs, topology diagrams, and detailed migration strategies.

Implementation & Optimization

  • Lead complex network modernization and transformation initiatives across campus, branch, and cloud environments.

  • Configure and integrate Juniper Mist services including Marvis, SLEs, location services, and automation workflows.

  • Optimize network performance using analytics, AI insights, and proactive benchmarking.

  • Execute network migrations, upgrades, and cutovers for Juniper and Aruba platforms.

Operational Excellence & Governance

  • Establish architectural blueprints, standards, and best practices for Juniper and Aruba-based network environments.

  • Perform performance analysis, troubleshooting, failure diagnostics, root cause analysis, and capacity planning.

  • Guide operational teams on design intent, SRE practices, and automation frameworks.

  • Review and validate network designs submitted by vendors and partners.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

  • Collaborate with security, cloud, infrastructure, and service operations teams across the organization.

  • Serve as the SME for Juniper and Aruba technologies during workshops, stakeholder discussions, and executive briefings.

  • Support pre-sales activities including solutioning, RFP/RFI responses, and customer presentations.

Required Technical Skills

Juniper Technologies

  • Juniper Mist: AI-driven operations, Marvis, SLE configuration, wired/wireless assurance, Mist Edge, location analytics.

  • Juniper SRX Firewalls: Routing, security policies, AppSecure, IPS, NAT, VPN, HA, ExpressPath.

  • EX Series Switching: Campus architectures, Virtual Chassis, EVPN-VXLAN (preferred), Junos OS.

  • Juniper Wireless: AP deployment, WLAN design, RF planning.

Aruba Technologies

  • Aruba Switching (CX & AOS-Switch): VSF, VSX, VLANs, STP/MSTP, OSPF/BGP fundamentals, Zero-Touch Provisioning.

  • Aruba WLAN: Campus APs, Instant APs, Aruba Central, AirWave, RF optimization, roaming, WPA3/802.1X security.

General Networking Competencies

  • Strong foundation in TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS), multicast, and QoS.

  • Experience with network security, segmentation, and NAC (Aruba ClearPass or equivalent preferred).

  • Hands-on experience with automation tools (Python, Ansible, Juniper Mist APIs preferred).

  • Working knowledge of cloud networking (Azure/AWS) and SD-WAN architectures.

Preferred Certifications

  • JNCIP-ENT, JNCIP-SEC, or JNCIE (highly preferred).

  • AJSEC, AJEX, AJWI, Mist AI Specialist.

  • Aruba Certified Switching Professional (ACSP) or Aruba Edge Associate/Professional.

  • Additional security or cloud certifications are advantageous.

Experience Requirements

  • 8 15 years of enterprise networking experience.

  • Proven success in architecting and delivering large-scale Juniper and Aruba environments.

  • Experience driving modernization toward AI-Ops-based architectures (Juniper Mist).

  • Strong background in leading end-to-end network transformation programs.

Soft Skills

  • Strong architectural mindset with excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

  • Effective communication skills for engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Ability to mentor engineering teams and lead cross-functional initiatives.

  • Self-driven, innovative, and comfortable working in fast-paced environments.

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