Principal Infrastructure Engineer - Arista
About The Position
Position Title: Principal Infrastructure Engineer, Arista Location: US, Remote (Ideally Bay Area) Duration: 6+ Months Key Responsibilities Must have an active TS/SCI Clearance Arista Solution Implementation & Support: Arista Network Architecture & Operations: Design, configure, and manage Arista network infrastructure, including switches, routers, and automation tools. Support the development and optimization of customer network requirements leveraging Arista’s Extensible Operating System (EOS) and Cloud Vision. Implement network automation using Python, Ansible, or Cloud Vision APIs to streamline configuration management and monitoring. Troubleshoot and resolve complex Layer 2/3 network issues within Arista environments. Propose and implement system enhancements to improve the performance, scalability, and reliability of Arista network integrations. Support day-to-day operations, upgrades, and patching of Arista infrastructure. Collaboration & Documentation: Participate in the development and support of customer technical requirements across network and application delivery domains. Collaborate with cross-functional technology teams to achieve shared goals. Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation, procedures, and operational runbook
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in network engineering, with demonstrated expertise in Arista.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related discipline.
- Strong understanding of routing, switching, network security, and automation in data center or cloud architecture.
- Active DoD TS/SCI clearance required.
Nice To Haves
- Arista Certifications:ACE: L1–L3 or equivalent experience.
- DoD Certification:IAT Level II (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.).
Responsibilities
- Design, configure, and manage Arista network infrastructure, including switches, routers, and automation tools.
- Support the development and optimization of customer network requirements leveraging Arista’s Extensible Operating System (EOS) and Cloud Vision.
- Implement network automation using Python, Ansible, or Cloud Vision APIs to streamline configuration management and monitoring.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex Layer 2/3 network issues within Arista environments.
- Propose and implement system enhancements to improve the performance, scalability, and reliability of Arista network integrations.
- Support day-to-day operations, upgrades, and patching of Arista infrastructure.
- Participate in the development and support of customer technical requirements across network and application delivery domains.
- Collaborate with cross-functional technology teams to achieve shared goals.
- Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation, procedures, and operational runbook
Benefits
- Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
- Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
- Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
