Arista Networks

Systems Engineer – VeloCloud SD-WAN

Arista Networks

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: CaliforniaNew YorkUnited States

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Salary

💰 $125,000 - $182,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Partner with our Account teams to provide technical systems engineering support for enterprise customers and channel partners.
  • Act as a trusted advisor for customers and channel partners to identify SD-WAN opportunities, gather WAN requirements, and design a solution that meets customers technical and business objectives.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Knowledge about automation including REST API, Python scripting, Ansible are a plus.
  • 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.
  • Network Industry Certification is a plus
Benefits
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • wellbeing
  • tax savings
  • income protection
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
SD-WANEthernet switchingIPSecIP RoutingTCP/IPVxLANEVPNMulticastQoSREST API
Soft Skills
communication skillslistening skillsrapport buildingpresentation skillstechnical demonstrationcustomer engagementcredibility establishmentenergetic presentationcollaborationadvisory skills
Certifications
Network Industry Certification