Network Systems Engineer (Pre-Sales)

$120,000 - $176,000/Yr

Arista Networks - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Seattle, WA

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

As a Network Systems Engineer (Pre-Sales) at Arista Networks, you will be an integral part of the Sales Engineering team, working closely with industry experts and technical leaders. This role is not just about understanding technology; it’s about aligning innovative solutions with the business goals of our clients. You will report to the Regional Engineering Manager and collaborate with skilled field engineers, product management, and software development teams to drive product developments and strategic direction. Your contributions will be supported by the expertise of Arista's Technical Assistance Center (TAC) and cutting-edge proof-of-concept resources, positioning you to lead and innovate in the networking industry. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to customers, gathering requirements and identifying opportunities with both existing and new clients. You will work alongside Arista Account Managers to conduct in-depth architectural reviews, identifying areas for improvement in network performance and efficiency. Your responsibilities will include conducting product presentations on Arista's Open Networking Data Center and Cognitive Campus solutions, as well as utilizing your expertise in network design to create scalable solutions that enhance performance for enterprise and commercial clients. You will also conduct hands-on testing of customer proof-of-concept setups and network deployments, ensuring that Arista solutions meet the specific needs of clients. Your role will involve offering design guidelines and recommendations to optimize network infrastructure, responding to RFP/RFQs, and providing valuable feedback to product management and engineering teams. Additionally, you will represent Arista at industry events, stay current with networking technology trends, and author informative white papers that showcase your expertise and address real-world customer challenges.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to customers, gathering requirements and identifying opportunities with existing and new customers.
• Collaborate with Arista Account Managers to conduct whiteboard network architectural reviews to identify areas for improvement in network performance and efficiency.
• Conduct product presentations on Arista's Open Networking Data Center and Cognitive Campus networking solutions, including CloudVision and Security solutions.
• Utilize expertise in network design and implementation to create scalable Arista Data Center and Campus network solutions.
• Conduct hands-on testing of customer proof-of-concept setups and network deployments using Arista products.
• Offer design guidelines and recommendations to enhance network performance and efficiency for clients.
• Collaborate with the sales team to respond to RFP/RFQs and provide feedback to Product Management and Engineering.
• Represent Arista at industry events and conferences, promoting Arista's innovative network solutions.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in networking technology.
• Author and collaborate on informative white papers on Arista technology and products.

Requirements

• 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, and 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, 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).

Nice-to-haves

• Network Industry Certification preferred, such as ACE-L4, ACE-L6, ACE-L7, and others.
• 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

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Wellbeing programs and tax savings options.
• Income protection benefits.
• Participation in Arista's Sales Incentive Plan, which pays commissions based on eligible sales.