Principal Infrastructure Engineer (Arista)

Principal Infrastructure Engineer (Arista) - - - Remote - Prefer San Jose - 21815

Employment Type: W2

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

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Job Marketing: Post anywhere

Recruiting Status: Active

Process/Guidance

Position/Sheet Notes: 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.

Position Category: Infrastructure

Job Description: 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):

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.