Juniper Networks (JNPR) 10-K 2016 FY Annual report

EXHIBIT 32.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 As Adopted

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Rami Rahim, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that the Annual Report of Juniper Networks, Inc. on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that information contained in such Annual Report on Form 10-K fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Juniper Networks, Inc.

/s/ Rami Rahim

Rami Rahim

Chief Executive Officer

February 24, 2017