Arista Networks · 4 days ago
Systems Engineer, East Coast - VeloCloud SD-WAN (Enterprise)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$125K/yr - $185K/yr
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 Senior Systems Engineer to provide technical systems engineering support for enterprise customers and channel partners, focusing on VeloCloud SD-WAN solutions. This role involves collaborating with various teams to design and implement networking solutions that meet customer needs while driving successful sales through advanced technical support.
Cloud ComputingData Center AutomationHardwareInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Provide advanced support to the sales organization to drive successful sales of VeloCloud SD-WAN and campus solutions through channel partners and directly to end-customers
Deliver presentation, demonstration, and participate in sales call and conversation with prospects and customers
Architect and design VeloCloud SD-WAN network and overall Arista solutions, providing technical recommendations and advice to prospects, customers, and channel partners. This includes creating network designs utilizing VeloCloud’s cloud-delivered architecture, Dynamic Multipath Optimization, and integrated security capabilities
Lead the technical responses to RFIs, RFPs, and sales proposals
Translate complex customer WAN requirements into comprehensive VeloCloud and Arista network solutions consisting of design documents, statements of work, bills of materials, and support arrangements
Perform Proof of Concept (PoC) including hands-on tests to validate customer POC setups
Provide technical training to VeloCloud prospects, customers, and channel partners, ensuring they are appropriately trained and prepared to successfully prospect, market, and sell VeloCloud solutions
Handle customer escalation by partnering with engineering and our technical support team to ensure customers’ issues are resolved in a timely manner with the least impact to their business
Provide feedback to Engineering and Product Management on revenue-enhancing features and upgrades based on customer and partner feedback
Represent Arista at customer and industry events, conferences, and channel partner presentations
Qualification
Required
BS/CS/CE technical degree or relevant experience required
Minimum of 7+ years of pre-sales experience with data centers, campus, WAN technologies, or Cloud services, particularly through Value Added Resellers and Systems Integrators for enterprise markets
Technical Marketing Engineer, Sales Engineer, or Networking Engineer experience from companies in the WAN networking space, with hands-on experience managing POCs, field trials, and beta programs
Experience supporting sales personnel on pre-sales calls, including presenting technical solutions, performing technical demonstrations, and providing technical context during the pre-sales cycle
Expert knowledge in three or more of the following areas: Ethernet/LAN switching, IPSec, IP Routing (OSPF, BGP), TCP/IP, VxLAN, EVPN, Multicast, QoS, and SD-WAN technologies
Knowledge of cloud services and familiarity of how to enable routing functionality in Virtual Private Cloud from AWS, Azure, or GCP
Exceptional communication and listening skills, ability to establish rapport and credibility with enterprise customers and channel partners
Ability to effectively and energetically present technology and business propositions to customers, peers, and management
Preferred
Knowledge about automation including REST API, Python scripting, Ansible are a plus
Network Industry Certification is a plus
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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