Arista Networks

Technology

SystemsEngineer-Campus(WiredandWireless)

$131–184k Santa Clara, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Systems Engineer - Campus (Wired and Wireless) at Arista Networks. Skills: Campus networking, Wi-Fi solutions, Data Center networking, Network automation. Act as a trusted advisor to customers. Gather requirements”

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Design solutions; Validate network designs; Help solve customer challenges

Eligibility Requirements

Located in the Bay Area

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5 years of experience in L2/L3 networking design and implementation, Focus on Campus and Wi-Fi solutions, Expert knowledge in Ethernet, RSTP/MSTP, VLANs, IP Routing, TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, .1x and QoS, Expert-level knowledge of CLI

Nice to Have

Network Industry Certification preferred, Overlay technologies experience (EVPN/VxLAN) a plus, Proven work experience as a Sales Engineer, Solutions Architect, Pre-Sales SE, or Network Consulting Engineer, Good understanding of competitor technology landscape, Previous experience building network automation using Python and Ansible highly desired, Writing skills and ability to create informative white papers highly desired

What You'll Do.

Act as a trusted advisor to customers

Qualify opportunities

Design solutions with existing and new customers

Collaborate with Arista Account Managers

Gain in-depth understanding of clients

Conduct whiteboard network architectural designs

Develop solutions to improve network performance

Develop solutions to improve network efficiency

Develop solutions to improve customer TCO

Conduct Arista product presentations

Present Data Center Networking solutions

Present Cognitive Campus solutions

Present Wi-Fi networking solutions

Present CloudVision solutions

Present Security solutions

Present Endpoint Security solutions

Present real-time network observability solutions

Utilize expertise in network design

Leverage overlay technologies

Create scalable Arista Data Center network solutions

Create scalable Arista Campus network solutions

Work with customer and proof-of-concept team

Validate Data Center network designs

Validate Campus network designs

Validate network deployments

Offer design guidelines

Provide recommendations to clients

Provide turn-key solutions to clients

Collaborate with the sales team

Provide customer feedback to Product Management

Provide customer feedback to Engineering

Ensure Arista network solutions meet client needs

Drive features and functions

Drive product development

Shape the future of network solutions

Serve as a representative of Arista at SDN

Serve as a representative of Arista at Open

Build awareness of Arista network solutions

Promote Arista network solutions

Stay current with industry trends

Stay current with advancements in networking technology

Stay current with competitive solutions

Stay current with competitive products

Stay current with competitive services

Author customer facing content

Collaborate on customer facing content

Author sales facing content

Collaborate on sales facing content

Showcase expertise in network design

Showcase expertise in network implementation

Help solve real world customer challenges

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Systems Engineering team; Regional Systems Engineering Manager; Product Management teams; Software Development teams; Arista TAC; Professional Services; Executive team; Arista Account Managers; Sales team

Communication Scope

Customer 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. *This role requires customer-facing technical sales experience and will need to be located in the Bay Area. Who You’ll Work With When you join Arista as part of the Systems Engineering team, you're not just stepping into a role; you're becoming part of a team of industry experts and technical leaders. Reporting to the Regional Systems Engineering Manager, you'll be working alongside some of the most skilled networking 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

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