Arista Networks
Technology
NetworkSystemsEngineer(Pre-Sales)
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“Network Systems Engineer (Pre-Sales) at Arista Networks. Skills: Data Center networking, Campus networking, Network automation, Pre-sales support. Partner with Account Managers. Understand customer pain points”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years L2/L3 networking design, Expert level expertise routing switching, Expert knowledge Ethernet, RSTP/MSTP, VLANs, IP Routing, TCP/IP, BGP, eBGP, VxLAN, EVPN, Multicast, Spanning Tree, QoS, Expert-level knowledge industry-standard CLI
Nice to Have
Network Industry Certification preferred, Demonstrated work experience Sales Engineer, Solutions Architect experience, Pre-Sales SE experience, Network Consulting Engineer experience, Previous experience network overlays preferred, Experience SDN, Experience Network Function Virtualization, Previous experience building network automation, Python experience, Ansible experience, Knowledge competitive products
What You'll Do.
Partner with Account Managers
Understand customer pain points
Conduct network architectural reviews
Conduct Arista product presentations
Architect Data Center network solutions
Design Data Center network solutions
Propose Data Center network solutions
Architect Campus network solutions
Design Campus network solutions
Propose Campus network solutions
Perform hands-on tests
Validate customer proof-of-concept setups
Validate Data Center network designs
Validate Campus network designs
Put together design guidelines
Recommend improvements to customers
Partner with Sales Team
Provide feedback to Product Management
Provide feedback to Engineering
Represent Arista at industry events
Represent Arista at conferences
Keep up-to-date competitive solutions
Keep up-to-date competitive products
Keep up-to-date competitive services
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Account Managers; Collaborate with Product Management; Collaborate with Software Development; Partner with Sales Team
Communication Scope
White board network architectural reviews; Arista product presentations
Full Job Description
Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands of the digital landscape but to also anticipate and adapt to future challenges. At Arista we value the diversity of thought and perspectives that each employee brings to the table. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment, where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences feel welcome, is essential for driving creativity and innovation. Our commitment to excellence has earned us several prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance. At Arista, we take pride in our track record of success and strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance in everything we do. Who You’ll Work With When you join Arista as part of the Sales Engineering team, you're not just stepping into a role; you're becoming part of a team of industry experts and technical leaders. Typically reporting to the Regional Engineering Manager, you'll be working alongside some of the most skilled field engineers in the industry. Our team prides itself on not just understanding the technology but also the business impact and aligning our solutions with the larger goals of our clients. In collaboration with our Product Management and Software Development teams, you will play a pivotal role in steering product developments, offerings, and strategic direction to best serve our customers and prospects. Supported by the expertise of our world class Arista TAC, cutting-edge proof-of-concept resources, and support of the executive team, you are well-posit
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