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Advisory Systems Engineer - DV Cleared

On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Mid-Senior Level

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in customer-facing technical positions (network consulting, customer success, solution architecture, etc.)An active Developed Vetting (DV) clearance is required. Proficient in L2/L3 networking, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EVPN, VXLAN), and automation frameworks (EOS, CloudVision, Ansible, Terraform, Python). Strong consultative skills and business acumen; adept at connecting technical outcomes to revenue growth. Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and advisory capabilities. Arista ACE certification or willingness to obtain it within the first 90 days. Experience in customer-facing consultative roles, including professional services or customer success engineering, is preferred. Comprehensive knowledge of data center, cloud, campus, or routing environments.

About the job

Collaboration and Expertise Await You

Join Arista Networks as an Advisory Systems Engineer and immerse yourself in a dynamic Sales Engineering team filled with industry leaders and technical experts. Reporting to the Regional Engineering Manager, you will collaborate with some of the most talented field engineers in the sector. Our team focuses on not just grasping technology but understanding its business implications, aligning our innovative solutions with the broader objectives of our clients. Become part of a global team that is reshaping the landscape of services in post-sales success, working directly with the world’s most pioneering network operators. Be at the cutting edge of software-driven networking and automation.

Your Role and Impact

As an Advisory Systems Engineer (ASE), you will play a crucial role in driving the adoption of Arista products within established large Public Sector Accounts. Acting as a strategic technical advisor and catalyst for customer success, you will enhance Arista’s Day 2 lifecycle by guiding customers in operational optimization, automation maturity, and realizing business value from their investments. You will foster enduring, deep relationships with your accounts, with recognition for your revenue influence in SFDC.

Your Responsibilities Include:

1) Customer Advisory (Primary)

  • Proactively engage with customers to position Arista's offerings across Data Center, Campus, Routing, AI, and CV, enhancing account engagement.
  • Provide technical support for new opportunities, including Proof of Concept testing at Arista and in customer environments.
  • Guide customers in performing operational health checks, compliance reviews, and assessments of automation maturity.

2) Automation & Optimization

  • Assist in the deployment and integration of CloudVision, APIs, and automation toolsets.
  • Support customers in establishing workflows for monitoring, telemetry, and provisioning.
  • Identify areas for continuous improvement in customer environments leveraging Arista’s open, programmable platforms.

3) Technical Knowledge Leadership

  • Ensure customers are implementing a modern operating model, effectively reducing their total cost of ownership (TCO).
  • Deliver strategic and advanced technical workshops on automation, CI/CD, CloudVision, and AVD.
  • Assess training needs and offer guidance on training, certification, and skill development for customer teams.
  • Create business-oriented documentation, including success runbooks, solution blueprints, adoption roadmaps, and optimization reports.

4) Escalation & Collaboration

  • Act as the primary contact for the customer's Operations team, supporting quarterly business reviews (QBRs), quality of results (QoRs), and feedback mechanisms.

About Arista Networks

Arista Networks stands at the forefront of data-driven, client-to-cloud networking, specifically catering to large data center, campus, and routing environments. What distinguishes us is our unwavering commitment to innovation. We harness the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive advantage in an increasingly interconnected landscape. Our solutions are crafted not only to meet the current demands of the digital environment but also to anticipate and adapt to future challenges. We embrace the diversity of thought and perspectives that each employee contributes. At Arista, we believe that fostering an inclusive environment where individuals from varied backgrounds feel valued is essential for driving creativity and innovation. Our dedication to excellence has garnered us numerous prestigious accolades, including Best Engineering Team and Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance.

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