Arista Networks
Technology
NetworkSystemsEngineer-(Pre-Sales)
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“Network Systems Engineer- (Pre-Sales) at Arista Networks. Skills: Pre-sales engineering, Network architecture, Data Center networking, Campus networking. Provide pre-sales technical support. Partner with Account Managers”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting network designs; Validating network deployments
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BS/CS/CE technical degree required, 7+ years L2/L3 networking design, Expert level routing and switching, Recent experience leaf-spine architecture, Expert knowledge Ethernet, Expert knowledge RSTP/ MSTP, Expert knowledge VLANs, Expert knowledge IP Routing, Expert knowledge TCP/IP, Expert knowledge OSPF, Expert knowledge BGP, Expert knowledge eBGP, Expert knowledge VxLAN, Expert knowledge Multicast, Expert knowledge Spanning Tree, Expert knowledge QoS, Expert knowledge industry-standard CLI
Nice to Have
Arista Cloud Engineer (ACE) level 4 - 7 desired, Sales Engineer experience preferred, Solutions Architect experience preferred, Pre-Sales SE experience preferred, Network Consulting Engineer experience preferred, SDN experience highly desired, NFV experience highly desired, Python automation experience desired, Ansible automation experience desired, Knowledge of competitive products desired, Ability to write white papers a plus
What You'll Do.
Provide pre-sales technical support
Partner with Account Managers
Understand customer pain points
Conduct network architectural reviews
Conduct product presentations
Architect network solutions
Design network solutions
Propose network solutions
Perform hands-on tests
Validate customer proof-of-concept
Validate network designs
Validate network deployments
Put together design guidelines
Recommend network improvements
Provide feedback to Product Management
Provide feedback to Engineering
Represent Arista at industry events
Keep up-to-date on competitors
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Sales Engineering team; Account Managers; Product Management; Software Development; Arista TAC; Executive team
Communication Scope
Technical presentations; White papers
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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