Mission-Critical Federal Networking Engineer

Arista; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 71,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Arista Networks is seeking a Federal Technical Solutions Engineer (TSE) to support mission‑critical networks for U.S. government customers. The role focuses on secure, compliant networking across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies, with collaboration across product management and engineering teams.

You will troubleshoot complex environments, communicate effectively in high‑security contexts, and contribute to ongoing knowledge bases while advancing Arista’s federal solutions.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience designing, deploying, configuring, and supporting network environments.
• Experience with U.S. federal customers (DoD/IC or Civilian) is preferred.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols and troubleshooting tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical support for federal customers via phone, email, and secure communication channels.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware, software, and network configuration issues in data center, campus, and routing deployments.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure timely resolution of escalated issues.
• Document customer interactions, recurring issues, and provide feedback to engineering for product improvement.

Skills

Linux

Python

Shell scripting

Networking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

tcpdump

Wireshark

IXIA

Job description

Arista Networks is seeking a Federal Technical Solutions Engineer (TSE) to support mission‑critical networks for U.S. government customers. The role focuses on secure, compliant networking across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies, with collaboration across product management and engineering teams.

You will troubleshoot complex environments, communicate effectively in high‑security contexts, and contribute to ongoing knowledge bases while advancing Arista’s federal solutions.