Arista Networks
networking
NetworkSystemsEngineer(Pre-Sales)
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“Network Systems Engineer (Pre-Sales) at Arista Networks. Skills: Network Systems Engineering, Pre-sales support, Data Center and Campus network solutions, Routing and Switching protocols, Network Automation. Partner with Account teams to provide pre-sales technical systems engineering support for enterprise/commercial customers. Act as a trusted advisor for customers to gather requirements and identify opportunities”
Industry & Context.
Represent Arista at SDN and Open Networking industry events and conferences
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years of L2/L3 networking design and implementation experience with a focus on Data Center and Campus networks, Expert level expertise in routing and switching including L2/L3 protocols, Expert knowledge in three or more of the following areas: Ethernet, RSTP/ MSTP, VLANs, IP Routing, TCP/IP, BGP, eBGP, VxLAN, EVPN, Multicast, Spanning Tree, QoS, Expert-level knowledge of industry-standard CLI
Nice to Have
Network Industry Certification preferred (e. g. CCIE (R&S), JNCIE), Demonstrated work experience as either a Sales Engineer, Solutions Architect, Pre-Sales SE or Network Consulting Engineer preferred, Previous experience with network overlays preferred, Experience with SDN and Network Function Virtualization (NFV) highly desired, Previous experience building network automation using Python and Ansible desired
What You'll Do.
Partner with Account teams to provide pre-sales technical systems engineering support for enterprise/commercial customers
Act as a trusted advisor for customers to gather requirements and identify opportunities
Conduct white board network architectural reviews
Conduct Arista product presentations
design and propose Arista Data Center & Campus network solutions using leaf-spine architectures (VxLAN
EVPN) and network overlays
Perform hands-on tests to validate customer proof-of-concept setups
Data Center and/or Campus network designs
and network deployments
Put together design guidelines and recommend improvements to customers for the networks they support
Provide feedback to Product Management and Engineering
Keep up-to-date on competitive solutions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Arista Account Managers; Work alongside skilled field engineers; Collaborate with Product Management and Software Development teams; Supported by Arista TAC, proof-of-concept resources, and executive team
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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