Arista Networks

Systems Engineer – VeloCloud SD-WAN/SD-Branch (MSP/SP), USA Remote

Dallas, TX, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 12 days ago

PythonAnsibleLinuxRESTSystems EngineeringVPNBGP/OSPFSD-WANCommunicationCollaborationPublic Speaking

About the role

Qualified candidates for this role can be located anywhere in the USA.
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.

Account Ownership: Serve as the dedicated technical SE for an assigned set of MSP/SP accounts, building deep and lasting relationships across technical, operational, and executive stakeholders within each partner organization.
Trusted Advisor - Service Design: Help MSP/SP partners create, package, and take to market differentiated SD-WAN and SD-Branch managed services built on VeloCloud and the broader Arista portfolio.
Cross-Functional Enablement: Develop and deliver tailored enablement programs across all MSP/SP teams-GTM (sales and marketing), operations, NOC/support, and product management-equipping each with the knowledge to position, sell, deliver, and support Arista-powered services.
Portfolio Expansion: Collaborate with MSP/SP partners to co-develop managed services that leverage the broader Arista portfolio-including campus switching, wireless, and security-creating additional revenue streams beyond SD-WAN.
Industry Presence: Represent Arista at industry events, MSP-focused forums, partner-led customer events, and conferences.
Experience supporting pre-sales activities, including technical presentations, solution design, and PoCs.
Experience co-developing or enabling managed service offerings is a strong plus.

Serve as the voice of the MSP/SP channel into Arista Product Management and Engineering, providing structured feedback on features and enhancements required for managed service and multi-tenant use cases.
BS/CS/CE degree or equivalent technical experience
5+ years of experience in WAN, networking, or cloud services, with at least part of that time focused on Service Provider or Managed Service Provider environments.

Prior experience working with or supporting MSP/SP organizations, with an understanding of their structure and operational processes is a plus.
Familiarity with automation frameworks and scripting (REST APIs, Python, Ansible) is a plus
Network Industry Certification is a plus

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.
Who You'll Work With

The pay range provided reflects base pay only; in addition, certain roles may also be eligible for discretionary Arista bonuses and equity.

US-based employees are also entitled to benefits including medical, dental, vision, wellbeing, tax savings and income protection.

Partner alongside MSP/SP sales teams in customer-facing opportunities-delivering technical presentations, solution demonstrations, and workshops to MSP customers and prospects to accelerate deal velocity and expand revenue.
We are seeking a collaborative, technically strong Systems Engineer to own, enable, and co-sell with our strategic MSP/SP partners.
Co-Selling: Partner alongside MSP/SP sales teams in customer-facing opportunities-delivering technical presentations, solution demonstrations, and workshops to MSP customers and prospects to accelerate deal velocity and expand revenue.
Solution Architecture & PoC: Lead solution design, RFx technical responses, and Proof of Concepts (PoCs), ensuring proposed architectures align with partner technical requirements and their downstream customers' business objectives.

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