JD:
We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Network Manager with Arista expertise to join our infrastructure and network services team. This is a customer-facing role that requires strong technical proficiency, particularly in Arista switching and routing technologies, along with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will work closely with customers to deliver robust and scalable network solutions in dynamic environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert-level configuration, implementation, and support for Arista-based network solutions across enterprise environments.
- Interact with customers and internal teams to understand network requirements, troubleshoot issues, and deliver effective solutions.
- Monitor and optimize performance of Arista-based infrastructure, including switches, routers, and management platforms.
- Assist in deploying and managing leaf-spine architectures, VXLAN, EVPN, and MLAG configurations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data center and campus network initiatives.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation on configurations, standards, and procedures.
- Participate in incident response and problem management, performing in-depth analysis of network faults.
- Utilize tools like CloudVision Portal (CVP), Wireshark, and automation frameworks (e.g., eAPI, Ansible) for configuration management and monitoring.
- Support patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management of network devices.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 12+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise networking, with at least 6-8 years focused on Arista networks.
- Strong knowledge of Layer 2/3 networking, including protocols such as BGP, OSPF, STP, VXLAN, and EVPN.
- Hands-on experience with Arista EOS, CloudVision, and eAPI or equivalent automation tools.
- Familiarity with network automation using Python, Ansible, or similar frameworks.
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills in large-scale or high-availability environments.
- Strong communication and customer-facing skills, with the ability to translate technical details for various audiences.
- Knowledge of network security, access control, and segmentation practices.
Preferred Skills & Certifications:
- Arista ACE certification (Level 2 or higher).
- Experience with multi-vendor environments (e.g., Cisco).
- Familiarity with cloud networking (Azure connectivity).
- Exposure to network monitoring tools such as NetBox, PRTG, or SolarWinds.
