Network Systems Engineer (Pre-Sales)

Charlotte, NC, United States

Company Description

Who are we?

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.

Job Description

We are experiencing rapid growth and are seeking a motivated and collaborative Pre-Sales Network Systems Engineer or Network Architect to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with our account teams to provide pre-sales technical systems engineering support for our enterprise and commercial customers in the area.

What will you do?

As a critical member of the Arista Sales Engineering team, you will act as a trusted advisor to our customers, gathering requirements and identifying opportunities with existing and new customers.

Specifically, you will:

Collaborate with Arista Account Managers to gain an in-depth understanding of our enterprise and commercial clients 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.

Qualifications

Who Are You? Network Industry Certification preferred, such as ACE-L4, ACE-L6, ACE-L7, and others.

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.

Proven work experience as a Sales Engineer, Solutions Architect, Pre-Sales SE, or Network Consulting Engineer is preferred.

Expert knowledge in Ethernet, RSTP/MSTP, VLANs, IP Routing, TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, eBGP, VxLAN, 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).

Experience with Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV) is highly desired.

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.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.