Network Advanced Services Engineer (Data Center/Network Automation)

TL;DR

Network Advanced Services Engineer (Data Center/Network Automation): Post-sales and strategic pre-sales engineering for Arista solutions in large-scale data center, campus, and WAN environments, with an accent on designing robust network architectures and operationalizing deployments for cloud customers. Focus on leading complex migrations/interconnections, building network automation workflows with Python and Ansible, and validating designs through hands-on testing while advising customers and coordinating with Sales Engineering, Product Management, and Software Development.

Location: Seattle, WA, USA (Alternate locations: Spokane, WA | Portland, OR). Only local residents of Washington and Oregon will be considered. Primarily remote (work-from-home) with occasional travel to customer sites within the territory.

Salary: $113,000–$175,000 base pay (location-dependent; bonuses and equity may apply).

Company

hirify.global provides data-driven, client-to-cloud networking solutions for large data center, campus, and routing environments.

What you will do

• Serve as the lead technical expert for design, deployment, and operationalization of Arista solutions for large cloud customers in the Pacific Northwest.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, resilient, and secure network architectures; create and review network designs with best-practice recommendations.
• Lead complex migration and interconnection projects from Cisco, Juniper, and Aruba to Arista EOS-based infrastructure.
• Develop and implement network automation workflows using Python, Ansible, and DevOps frameworks to streamline configurations and operations.
• Act as a technical advocate for customers by interfacing with Arista TAC and internal development for bug scrubs, code recommendations, and feature requests.
• Support pre-sales activities (evaluation/POC), perform hands-on testing, and deliver technical training at customer/partner events.

Requirements

• 5–7+ years of experience in network engineering, consulting, or professional services for large-scale enterprise, data center, or service provider environments.
• Expert knowledge of core networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, IP routing (BGP, OSPF), and L2 switching (VxLAN/EVPN).
• In-depth knowledge in at least one area: data center architecture, campus networking (including NAC/802.1X), enterprise Wi-Fi, or network security.
• Hands-on experience with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible), with the ability to discuss specific projects and outcomes.
• Strong communication skills to present complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences; ability to maintain meticulous documentation.
• Must be a local resident of Washington or Oregon.

Culture & Benefits

• Primarily remote (work-from-home) role with occasional travel to customer sites.
• Base pay range of $113,000–$175,000 depending on work location; discretionary bonuses and equity may apply.
• US-based employees are entitled to benefits including medical, dental, vision, wellbeing, tax savings, and income protection.
• Equal opportunity employer with non-discriminatory hiring and employment decisions.