Principal Infrastructure Engineer (Arista) - - - Remote - Prefer San Jose - 21815
U.S. Citizenship Status: U.S. Citizen
Position/Sheet Notes: ***Must have an active TS/SCI Clearance***
Location: US, Remote (Ideally Bay Area)
Some travel to San Jose, CA. Travel would be expensed.
Job Description: 2/10 - We do need more candidates for both of those role. Please assist.
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 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
o 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.