NETWORK ENGINEER (ARISTA)

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Network Engineering
Data Link Layer
DoD
Documentation
Management
Network
Network Design
Communication
Configuration Management
Conflict Resolution
Customer Engagement
Ansible
Arista
Cisco Certifications
Cloud Computing
Collaboration
Routers
Routing
Scalability
Security+
Soft Skills
Switches
Technical Writing
Network Security
Operating Systems
Optimization
Problem Solving
Python

Job Details

Principal Infrastructure Engineer (Arista)

Employment Type: W2

U.S. Citizenship Status: U.S. Citizen

Position/Sheet Notes: ***Must have an active TS/SCI Clearance***

***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):

o Arista Certifications: ACE: L1 L3 or equivalent experience.

o 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.

Call Notes/Updates: ***Must have an active TS/SCI Clearance***

Client: Federal

Location: US, Remote (Ideally Bay Area)

Some travel to San Jose, CA. Travel would be expensed.

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