Arista Network Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Arista Network Engineer
Location: Richmond, VA 23219 (Need to come to office 3 days a week)
Duration: Full Time Permanent
Salary: $100K-$125K/Annum + Benefits
NOTE: H1B Transfer acceptable and Client will file visa in premium once confirmed.
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Experience Skill Matrix:

1. Arista Network Engineer: Years
2. Network Industry Certification preferred Arista ACE 4 or above:
3. Working knowledge of CloudVision: Years
4. Arista (preferably) or other commercial Wi-Fi platform: Years
5. Network design and deployments of Campus and Data Center networks: Years
6. Knowledge of leaf-spine architectures: Years
7. Expert knowledge in the following areas: Ethernet, VLANs, VxLAN, VPN, IP Routing, TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, eBGP, Multicast, QoS, Wi-Fi, VoIP: Years
8. Expertise in at least one area of Data Center related technologies - Openstack, SDN, NFV, Load Balancers, Virtualization, Linux tools: Years
9. Background in Perl, Python, Scripting for creating network automation: Years
10. Palo Alto and NetScaler experience: Years
11. Cisco CCIE certifications will be considered if candidate is interested and successful transitioning to Arista technology in the first six months:

Description:

• technology expert in the Routing & Switching, Wi-Fi and Network Packet Broker space to design, implement, and support (troubleshoot) our Datacenter and Campus Networking deployments within a number of infrastructures.
• The ideal candidate will also have a level of comfort communicating across all functions within VRS, as well as with vendors and partners
• You will provide advanced engineering support for Arista's Open Networking Data Center and Campus networking deployments for Virginia Retirement System
• Review network designs for an EVPN, VxLAN, leaf-spine architecture and make recommendations for deployment, upgrades, enhancements or improvements as required
• Deploying and maintaining Arista's Network Packet Broker solutions
• Migrate or interconnect to/from Cisco, Juniper, and other vendors to Arista infrastructure
• Assist with configuration buildouts including creating network provisioning automation using Python and tools such as Chef or Ansible
• Assist with implementation and change controls
• You will assist with proof of concepts (POC) and in-depth testing to validate design scenario
• Interfaces with Arista TAC
• Translate complex business requirements into Leaf-Spine Network solutions
• Continues technology, security, and networking training to maintain expertise
• Ability to understand VRS business objectives and technical needs
• Ability to meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for VRS networking infrastructure
• Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment
• Maintain professional relationships with teammates, partners, and business teams
• Some travel may be required to Dallas, TX

Qualifications:
Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Network Industry Certification preferred Arista ACE 4 or above
• Expert working knowledge of CloudVision
• Experience with Arista (preferably) or other commercial Wi-Fi platform
• 5+ years' working experience with network technologies including network design and deployments of Campus and Data Center networks.
• Knowledge of leaf-spine architectures is critical.
• Expert knowledge in the following areas: Ethernet, VLANs, VxLAN, VPN, IP Routing, TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, eBGP, Multicast, QoS, Wi-Fi, VoIP
• Expertise in at least one area of Data Center related technologies - Openstack, SDN, NFV, Load Balancers, Virtualization, Linux tools
• Background in Perl, Python, Scripting for creating network automation is highly desired
• Palo Alto and NetScaler experience highly desirable
• Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills
• Excellent written skills and the ability to do related documentation and ticket tracking
• Cisco CCIE certifications will be considered if candidate is interested and successful transitioning to Arista technology in the first six months.