New Era Technology

Lead Wireless Engineer, Juniper

New Era Technology

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

CloudFirewallsPython

About the role

  • Lead architecture, deployment, and optimization of Juniper Mist wireless systems
  • Use Mist AI and Marvis to drive proactive performance enhancements
  • Supervise and coordinate a team of wireless engineers to meet project milestones and performance KPIs
  • Oversee Fortinet firewall configurations and wireless edge security integration
  • Conduct advanced wireless site surveys and RF planning for multi-site deployments
  • Document topologies, wireless heatmaps, policies, and troubleshooting procedures
  • Collaborate with network security, systems, and cloud teams to ensure secure wireless access

Requirements

  • 7–10 years in enterprise wireless network engineering
  • 5+ years with Juniper Mist wireless environments
  • 1–3 years managing Fortinet Firewall deployments
  • Proven supervisory or team lead experience in wireless infrastructure projects
  • Juniper Mist Certified Specialist or equivalent
  • Preferred: CWNP, CCNP Wireless, JNCIP-ENT or similar vendor certifications
  • Bonus: Fortinet NSE Level 4+
  • Mastery of 802.11 standards, RF design, and wireless security protocols
  • Hands-on experience with Mist dashboard, Marvis, and AI-driven optimization
  • FortiOS policy creation, threat response, and integration with Wi-Fi access
  • Python and API use for automation and analytics
  • Secure guest access, NAC, and identity-based wireless segmentation
  • Strong documentation and operational playbook development