Systems Engineer – SD-WAN, SD-Branch

Arista Networks

Systems Engineer providing technical support for SD-WAN solutions with Arista Networks. Collaborating with Account teams and acting as a trusted advisor for enterprise customers and channel partners.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, South Dakota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and architecting VeloCloud SD-WAN solutions, with a strong focus on customer engagement and technical sales support. Proficient in translating complex WAN requirements into effective network solutions while providing technical training and support to customers and partners.

Highest-signal resume keywords

VeloCloud SD-WAN SolutionsPre-Sales ExperienceTechnical Marketing EngineerEthernet/LAN SwitchingCloud Services Knowledge

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Hard Skills

IPSecIP RoutingTCP/IPVxLANEVPNMulticastQoSDynamic Multipath OptimizationREST APIPython Scripting

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsListening SkillsAbility to Establish RapportPresentation SkillsCustomer Escalation Management

Tools & Technologies

Arista EOSCloudVisionVirtual Private CloudAWSAzureGCP

Certifications & Qualifications

Network Industry Certification

Industry Keywords

Data CentersCampus TechnologiesWAN TechnologiesCloud ServicesValue Added ResellersSystems Integrators

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformPythonSwitchingTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with 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 solutions that meet 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 presentations, demonstrations, and participate in sales calls and conversations with prospects and customers
Architect and design VeloCloud SD-WAN network and overall Arista solutions, providing technical recommendations and advice
Create 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
Perform Proof of Concept (PoC) including hands-on tests to validate customer POC setups
Provide technical training to VeloCloud prospects, customers, and channel partners
Handle customer escalation by partnering with engineering and technical support team
Provide feedback to Engineering and Product Management on revenue-enhancing features

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Experience selling or supporting the broader Arista campus portfolio, including switches, WiFi, and security solutions
Knowledge of Arista EOS and CloudVision for unified management and zero-touch operations.
Network Industry Certification is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
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Wellbeing
Tax savings
Income protection