Arista Networks · 2 days ago
Network Systems Engineer (Pre Sales)
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $192K/yr
5+ years expArista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking. The role involves acting as a trusted advisor to customers, collaborating with sales teams, and utilizing expertise in network design to enhance network performance and efficiency for clients.
Cloud ComputingData Center AutomationHardwareInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Arista Account Managers to gain an in-depth understanding of our client and conduct whiteboard network architectural reviews to identify areas for improvement in network performance and efficiency
Conduct Arista product presentations of Arista's Open Networking Data Center and Cognitive Campus (including Wi-Fi) networking solutions, CloudVision (Network Automation), Security (Network Detection), Endpoint Security, and Real-time Fabric Monitoring solutions
Utilize your expertise in network design and implementation, including leaf and spine architectures involving overlay technologies such as VxLAN and EVPN, to create consistent and highly scalable Arista Data Center and Campus network solutions that improve network performance and efficiency for our enterprise and commercial clients in the region
Conduct thorough hands-on testing of customer proof-of-concept setups, Data Center and/or Campus network designs, and network deployments using the latest Arista products and features. This testing will ensure the successful deployment and performance of Arista network solutions that meet the specific needs of our clients and prospects in the region
Offer design guidelines and provide recommendations to our clients and prospects in the region to enhance the performance and efficiency of the networks they support. These recommendations will balance specific customer needs with proven Arista Validated Designs to meet the specific needs of our clients and designed to optimize their network infrastructure
Collaborate with the sales team to respond to RFP/RFQs and provide valuable customer feedback to Product Management and Engineering
Through your expertise and insights, you will help to ensure that Arista network solutions meet the needs of our clients and prospects in the region. As a member of the Arista Sales Engineering team, you will help drive features, functions, and product development through your feedback and help shape the future of our network solutions
Serve as a representative of Arista at SDN and other Open Networking industry events and conferences. Through your expertise and thought leadership, you will help to build awareness and promote Arista's innovative network solutions
Stay current with industry trends and advancements in networking technology, including competitive solutions, products, and services
Author and collaborate on informative white papers on Arista technology and products that showcase your expertise in network design and implementation and help solve real world customer challenges
Qualification
Required
In-person/on-site support at client locations
Minimum of 5 years of experience in L2/L3 networking design and implementation with a focus on Data Center, Campus, and Wi-Fi solutions
Expert-level experience with routing and switching, including L2/L3 protocols, as well as overlay technologies such as VxLAN
Current hands-on experience in designing highly scalable leaf-spine network architectures
Expert knowledge in Ethernet, RSTP/MSTP, VLANs, IP Routing, TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, eBGP, VxLAN, EVPN, Multicast, Spanning Tree, and QoS
Good understanding of the competitor technology landscape, specifically Cisco and Juniper
Expert-level knowledge of the industry-standard Command Line Interface (CLI)
Preferred
Network Industry Certification preferred, such as ACE-L4, ACE-L6, ACE-L7, and others
Proven work experience as a Sales Engineer, Solutions Architect, Pre-Sales SE, or Network Consulting Engineer is preferred
Previous experience building network automation using Python and Ansible is highly desired
Strong writing skills and ability to create informative white papers on technology and products is highly desired
Benefits
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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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