Pre-Sales Network Architect - Data Center & Campus

Arista Networks; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arista Networks is looking for a Pre-Sales Network Systems Engineer in Houston, Texas. You'll work alongside skilled engineers, providing pre-sales technical support and advisory services for our enterprise customers, focusing on networking solutions and performance improvement.

The ideal candidate has extensive networking expertise and superior communication skills, able to lead workshops and present technical content effectively. You'll also architect designs for Data Center and Campus networks, with travel expectations of approximately 15-30%.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of networking experience focused on Data Center and Campus solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Ethernet, VLANs, IP Routing, and more.
• Experience in creating technical materials like slides and white papers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor for enterprise customers.
• Conduct technical presentations and whiteboard architectural reviews.
• Lead pre-sales and post-sales technical relationship with customers.

Skills

L2/L3 networking design and implementation

Presentation and selling skills

Network automation using Python and Ansible

Interpersonal and customer relation skills

Education

BS/CS/CE Business or Technical degree

MBA/MS degree

Tools

Ansible

Cisco Certification (e.g., CCIE)

Job description

Arista Networks is looking for a Pre-Sales Network Systems Engineer in Houston, Texas. You'll work alongside skilled engineers, providing pre-sales technical support and advisory services for our enterprise customers, focusing on networking solutions and performance improvement.

The ideal candidate has extensive networking expertise and superior communication skills, able to lead workshops and present technical content effectively. You'll also architect designs for Data Center and Campus networks, with travel expectations of approximately 15-30%.