Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands of the digital landscape but to also anticipate and adapt to future challenges.At Arista we value the diversity of thought and perspectives that each employee brings to the table. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment, where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences feel welcome, is essential for driving creativity and innovation.Our commitment to excellence has earned us several prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance. At Arista, we take pride in our track record of success and strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance in everything we do.Job DescriptionWho You'll Work WithWe are experiencing tremendous growth and have an immediate need for a self-motivated Pre-Sales Network Systems Engineer to provide pre-sales technical support for our customers and prospects in Austria.The Systems Engineer is a critical component of the Arista Sales team. The main responsibility of the Systems Engineer is acting as a trusted advisor to our customers and prospects to identify opportunities, gather requirements and design creative solutions.What You'll DoYou will partner with the Arista Account Managers to understand customer pain points and conduct whiteboard network architectural reviews in addition to conducting Arista product presentations for Arista's Open Networking Data Centre and Cognitive Campus (including Wifi) networking solutions, CloudVision (Network Automation), Security (Network Detection), Endpoint Security and Real-time Fabric Monitoring solutions.You will architect, design, and propose Arista Data Centre and Campus network solutions using leaf-spine architectures (VxLAN, EVPN) and network overlays to capture additional sales.Perform hands-on tests to validate customer proof-of-concept setups, Data Centre and/or Campus network designs, and network deployments using new products and features.Put together design guidelines and recommend improvements to customers for the networks they support.Partner with Sales Team to respond to RFP/RFQs.Provide feedback to Product Management and Engineering.Represent Arista at SDN and Open Networking industry events and conferences.Keep up-to-date on competitive solutions, products, and services.Author white papers on technology and product.QualificationsBS/CS/CE technical degree required.Network Industry Certification preferred (e.g. CCIE (R&S), JNCIE).You possess a minimum of 5+ years of L2/L3 networking design and implementation experience with a focus on Data Centre, Campus, and Wifi solutions.Demonstrated work experience as either a Sales Engineer, Solutions Architect, Pre-Sales SE or Network Consulting Engineer preferred.Expert knowledge in the following areas: Ethernet, RSTP/ MSTP, VLANs, IP Routing, TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, eBGP, VxLAN, Multicast, Spanning Tree, QoS.Good understanding of the competitor technology landscape - Cisco, Juniper.Expert level knowledge of industry-standard CLI.Experience with SDN and Network Function Virtualisation (NFV) highly desired.Previous experience building network automation using Python and Ansible desired.Knowledge of competitive products, solutions, and services.Ability to write white papers a plus.Additional InformationGlobal company and market leader.Fantastic workplace culture.Flexible working arrangements.Great career prospects.Excellent facilities with modern tools of the trade.#J-18808-Ljbffr