Network Deployment Engineer - Juniper Mist (Mandatory)

Network Deployment Engineer Enterprise LAN & Wi-Fi (Juniper Mist Preferred)
We are seeking an experienced Network Deployment Engineer responsible for the end-to-end design, provisioning, implementation, and delivery of Enterprise LAN and Wireless solutions for corporate customers. The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on experience in enterprise networking technologies, wireless site surveys, LAN/WAN deployment, project delivery, and customer engagement. Experience with Juniper Mist AI-driven networking solutions will be a significant advantage.

Key Responsibilities
Network Design & Planning

• Perform customer requirements gathering and technical workshops.
• Develop High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents for Enterprise LAN and Wireless deployments.
• Conduct wireless coverage and capacity planning.
• Design campus, branch, and office LAN/Wi-Fi architectures.
• Recommend deployment strategies based on customer requirements.
• Ensure designs adhere to industry best practices for scalability, resiliency, and security.

Provisioning & Configuration

• Configure enterprise-grade switches, access points, wireless controllers, and network management platforms.

• Prepare device configurations, templates, and deployment documentation.

• Provision VLANs, routing protocols, QoS policies, and wireless SSIDs.

• Configure network authentication and access control mechanisms.

• Integrate with customer infrastructure including:

• Active Directory

• RADIUS/TACACS

• NAC solutions

• DHCP/DNS services

Deployment & Implementation

• Lead onsite and remote implementation activities.
• Perform installation, staging, migration, and cutover activities.
• Execute wireless site surveys and post-deployment validation.
• Troubleshoot deployment issues and coordinate resolution with vendors and internal teams.
• Ensure project milestones and customer acceptance criteria are met.

Testing & Acceptance

• Conduct FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and UAT (User Acceptance Testing).
• Validate LAN and Wi-Fi performance against design specifications.
• Perform roaming, coverage, throughput, and failover testing.
• Prepare implementation reports and customer handover documentation.

Customer Engagement

• Participate in customer technical discussions and project meetings.
• Provide deployment status updates and technical guidance.
• Deliver knowledge transfer sessions to customer IT teams.
• Support project documentation and operational handover activities.

Technical Skills Requirements
Enterprise LAN:

• Layer 2 & Layer 3 networking
• VLANs, STP, RSTP, MSTP
• OSPF, BGP, Static Routing
• VRRP/HSRP
• Link Aggregation (LACP)
• Multicast fundamentals
• QoS implementation
• Network segmentation

Enterprise Wireless

• Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E technologies
• RF fundamentals and wireless design
• Coverage and capacity planning
• Wireless site surveys
• AP placement and optimization
• Roaming optimization
• Guest access solutions

Network Security

• 802.1X authentication
• NAC solutions
• RADIUS/TACACS+
• ACLs
• Segmentation policies

Network Management

• Network monitoring platforms
• Configuration management tools
• Network automation fundamentals
• Troubleshooting and analytics platforms

Certifications (Preferred)
Juniper

• Juniper Networks Certification Program JNCIA-MistAI
• JNCIS-Enterprise
• JNCIP-Enterprise

Other Relevant Certifications

• Cisco CCNA / CCNP Enterprise
• Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP)
• CWNA (Certified Wireless Network Administrator)
• CWDP (Certified Wireless Design Professional)

Note:

• Immediate joiners are highly preferred.