Arista Networks · 3 weeks ago
Network Systems Engineer (Pre-Sales)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
7+ years expArista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. They are seeking a Pre-Sales Network Systems Engineer to provide technical systems engineering support, architect and propose network solutions, and collaborate with sales teams to address customer needs.
Cloud ComputingData Center AutomationHardwareInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
The Systems Engineer is a critical component of the Arista Sales team with the key responsibility of acting as a trusted advisor for our customers to gather requirements and identify opportunities with existing and new customers
You will partner with the Arista Account Managers to understand customer pain points and conduct white board network architectural reviews in addition to conducting Arista product presentations of Arista’s Open Networking Data Center and Cognitive Campus (including Wifi) networking solutions, CloudVision (Network Automation), Security (Network Detection), Endpoint Security and Real-time Fabric Monitoring solutions
You will architect, design and propose Arista Data Center & Campus network solutions using leaf-spine architectures (VxLAN, EVPN) and network overlays to capture additional sales
You will be working with the hyperscalers on next-generation architectures and products
Deliver NPI and lead the way into mass production at scale for hyperscalers
Perform hands-on tests to validate customer proof-of-concept setups, Data Center and/or Campus network designs, and network deployments using new products and features
Put together design guidelines and recommend improvements to customers for the networks they support
Partner with Sales Team to respond to RFP/RFQs
Provide feedback to Product Management and Engineering
Represent Arista at SDN and Open Networking industry events and conferences
Keep up-to-date on competitive solutions, products, and services
Author white papers on technology and product
Qualification
Required
Cloud Network Architecture, Network Design, and Network Engineering skills
Strong understanding of cloud networking principles
Experience with network automation and analytics
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
BS/CS/CE technical degree required
You possess a minimum of 7+ of L2/L3 networking design and implementation experience with a focus on Data Center, Campus, and Wifi solutions
Expert level experience with routing and switching including L2/L3 protocols
You possess recent experience in leaf-spine architecture design
Previous experience building network automation using Python and Ansible
Expert knowledge in the following areas: Ethernet, RSTP/ MSTP, VLANs, IP Routing, TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, eBGP, VxLAN, Multicast, Spanning Tree, QoS
Knowledge of competitive products, solutions, and services
Expert level knowledge of industry-standard CLI
Preferred
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
Company
Arista Networks
Arista Networks is a computer networking firm delivering cloud networking solutions for large data center and computer environments.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.4MKey Investors
Summit Partners
2015-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.62M
2014-06-06IPO
2013-12-21Series Unknown· $4.78M
Leadership Team
Jayshree Ullal
Chief Executive Officer and Chair
Kenneth Duda
CTO and SVP Software Engineering
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