Network Advanced Services Engineer (Data Center/Network Automation)
AI summary of the role
Post-sales network engineering role for Arista's Cloud Services team, serving large cloud customers in the Pacific Northwest.
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What you’ll do
- Serve as lead technical expert for design, deployment, and operationalization of Arista solutions in large-scale Data Center, Campus, and WAN environments.
- Lead complex migration and interconnection projects from Cisco, Juniper, and Aruba to Arista EOS-based infrastructure.
- Develop and implement network automation workflows using Python, Ansible, and other DevOps frameworks.
- Act as technical advocate for customers, interfacing with Arista TAC and internal development for bug scrubs, code recommendations, and feature requests.
What you’ll bring
- 5-7+ years experience in network engineering, consulting, or professional services with large-scale enterprise, data center, or service provider focus.
- Expert-level knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and L2 switching (VxLAN/EVPN).
- Hands-on experience with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible).
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Technologies
Arista EOS · CloudVision · Python · Ansible · BGP · OSPF · VxLAN · EVPN · Cisco · Juniper · Aruba
About Arista Networks
Builds high-performance Ethernet switching, routing, and network software for AI clusters, cloud data centers, campus, and WAN environments.
Public · 5000+ people
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Customer adoption & accounts · Evidence for this classification:
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. Job Description Who You’ll Work With As a member of Arista's Cloud Services team, you are a trusted technical authority for our most strategic customers. Reporting to the Regional Engineering Manager, you will partner with a world- class team of field engineers, technical leaders, and product experts. Your primary focus is on the post-sales success of our customers, ensuring their network designs are robust, their deployments are seamless, and their operations are optimized. This is a customer-facing role, frequently engaging with clients at their sites to build trust and drive projects forward. You will work in tight
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Company 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. Job Description Who You’ll Work With As a member of Arista's Cloud Services team, you are a trusted technical authority for our most strategic customers. Reporting to the Regional Engineering Manager, you will partner with a world- clas [... source excerpt omitted ...] ary focus is on the post-sales success of our customers, ensuring their network designs are robust, their deployments are seamless, and their operations are optimized. This is a customer-facing role, frequently engaging with clients at their sites to build trust and drive projects forward. You will work in tight collaboration with our Sales Engineering, Product Management, and Software Development teams to represent the customer's voice, influencing product direction and service offerings. Supported by the expertise of our world-class Arista TAC and state-of-the-art lab resources, you are empowered to serve as a long-term advocate and advisor for our clients. Alternate Lo [... source excerpt omitted ...] What You’ll Do This role is a blend of deep post-sales engineering and strategic pre-sales support, with an approximate 70% focus on post-sales activities. Primary Post-Sales Responsibilities (70%) ● Serve as the lead technical expert for the design, deployment, and operationalization of Arista solutions in large-scale Data Center, Campus, and WAN environments for our large Cloud customers in the Pacific Northwest region. ● Translate complex business requirements into scalable, resilient, and secure network architectures. ● Create and review comprehensive network designs, providing best-practice recommendations to customers during on-site and remote working sessions. ● Lea
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