Principal Infrastructure Engineer, Arista

Role: Principal Infrastructure Engineer, Arista

Location: US, Remote

Key Responsibilities:

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 CloudVision.

Implement network automation using Python, Ansible, or CloudVision 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 runbooks

Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in network engineering, with demonstrated expertise in Arista.

Education:Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.

Experience: Strong understanding of routing, switching, network security, and automation in data center or cloud architectures.

Certifications (Preferred):

Arista Certifications:ACE: L1 L3 or equivalent experience.

DoD Certification:IAT Level II (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.).

Security Clearance:Active DoD TS/SCI clearance required.

Soft Skills:Excellent communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills; strong ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.