Systems Engineer – SD-WAN, SD-Branch

Arista Networks

Systems Engineer providing SD-WAN solutions for enterprise and service provider customers. Collaborating with engineering and product management to drive technology and business transitions.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeRemote • Atlanta • 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 while providing technical systems engineering support to enterprise customers. Possesses strong pre-sales experience and exceptional communication skills to effectively present technology propositions and handle customer escalations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

VeloCloud SD-WAN ArchitecturePre-Sales ExperienceEthernet/LAN SwitchingIPSec and IP RoutingCloud Services Knowledge

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Hard Skills

SD-WAN TechnologiesTCP/IPBGPOSPFVxLANEVPNMulticastQoSREST APIPython Scripting

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsListening SkillsPresentation SkillsCustomer Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Arista EOSCloudVisionAnsibleAWSAzureGCP

Certifications & Qualifications

Network Industry Certification

Industry Keywords

Data CentersCampus SolutionsWAN TechnologiesCloud ServicesTechnical Support

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 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
Deliver presentation, demonstration, and participate in sales calls with prospects and customers
Architect and design VeloCloud SD-WAN network and overall Arista solutions
Lead the technical responses to RFIs, RFPs, and sales proposals
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 our technical support team

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
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 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, dental, vision, wellbeing, tax savings and income protection
Discretionary Arista bonuses and equity
Sales Incentive Plan