Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Arista Networks
Job overview
The Network Systems Engineer (Pre-Sales) at Arista Networks supports enterprise customers by providing technical pre-sales engineering expertise to drive network solutions and sales growth.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves collaborating with account managers to understand client needs, conducting network architectural reviews, presenting Arista's networking solutions, maintaining technical relationships, supporting onsite customer requirements, facilitating training, designing network solutions, validating proof-of-concepts, responding to RFPs, and representing Arista at industry events.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a BS or technical degree, 5+ years of L2/L3 networking design experience focused on Data Center, Campus, and WIFI, strong presentation and communication skills, and expertise in networking protocols and automation tools like Python and Ansible. Certifications like CCIE are preferred.
Work environment and culture
Arista values diversity, inclusion, innovation, and work-life balance, fostering a creative and supportive environment recognized by multiple awards.
Company information
Arista Networks is a leader in data-driven networking solutions for large data centers and campuses, leveraging cloud computing, AI, and software-defined networking to innovate and maintain high standards of quality and performance.
Team overview
The candidate will join the Sales Engineering team working closely with regional engineering managers, field engineers, product management, software development, and the Arista TAC team.
Job location and travel
The position supports enterprise customers in the St Louis area with approximately 15-30% travel required.
Unique job features
The role offers opportunities to influence product development, engage in technical presentations worldwide, author white papers, and work with cutting-edge networking technologies and automation tools.
Company overview
Arista Networks is a leading provider of cloud networking solutions for large data center and campus environments. They generate revenue by selling high-performance networking hardware and software, including switches and routers, along with associated services and support. Founded in 2004 by industry veterans Andy Bechtolsheim and David Cheriton, Arista has a strong reputation for innovation, particularly with its Extensible Operating System (EOS) that offers advanced programmability and automation. The company went public in 2014 and has since been recognized for its rapid growth and technological advancements.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your expertise in L2/L3 networking design, especially your experience with Data Center, Campus, and WIFI solutions, emphasizing your knowledge of leaf-spine architectures, VxLAN, and EVPN as these are key to Arista's offerings.
Focus on showcasing your pre-sales and technical sales experience, particularly your ability to collaborate with account teams, conduct network architectural reviews, and present complex technical solutions clearly and persuasively.
Apply through multiple channels including Arista Networks' corporate careers page, LinkedIn, and other job boards where the position is posted to maximize your chances of being noticed.
Connect with current Arista Sales Engineering team members or Regional Engineering Managers on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent Arista innovations, industry events, or asking about their experience working on pre-sales solutions for large enterprise clients.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'pre-sales network systems engineer,' 'leaf-spine architecture,' 'network automation,' 'VxLAN,' 'EVPN,' 'Python,' and 'Ansible' to ensure your resume passes initial automated screenings.
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