Systems Engineer (VeloCloud SD-WAN/SD-Branch)

TL;DR

Systems Engineer (VeloCloud SD-WAN/SD-Branch): Own, enable, and co-sell SD-WAN and SD-Branch managed services with strategic MSP/SP partners with an accent on service design, operational integration, and multi-tenant orchestration. Focus on leading solution architecture and PoCs, guiding REST API usage and OSS/BSS integration, and feeding partner requirements back into Arista Product Management and Engineering.

Location: USA (qualified candidates can be located anywhere in the USA)

Company

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

What you will do

• Serve as the primary technical relationship owner for an assigned set of MSP/SP accounts, owning technical SE activities across partner stakeholders.
• Help MSP/SP partners create, package, and take to market differentiated SD-WAN and SD-Branch managed services based on VeloCloud and the Arista portfolio.
• Deliver tailored enablement across MSP/SP GTM, operations, NOC/support, and product management teams to position, sell, deliver, and support services.
• Drive operational integration of VeloCloud SD-Branch into MSP/SP OSS/BSS, service assurance platforms, and delivery workflows, including REST API guidance, log/metric export, and multi-tenant orchestration.
• Lead solution architecture, RFx technical responses, and Proof of Concepts (PoCs) aligned to partner and downstream customer requirements.
• Co-develop managed services that expand beyond SD-WAN (e.g., campus switching, wireless, security) and provide structured product feedback to Arista.

Requirements

• 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.
• Strong understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), WAN technologies, and SD-WAN.
• Experience supporting pre-sales activities, including technical presentations, solution design, and PoCs.
• Ability to build long-lasting credibility and relationships across MSP/SP stakeholders (technical operations through product management and sales).
• Knowledge of Linux, hypervisors, cloud computing, and operational tools for logs, metrics, events, and alerting.
• Must be located in the USA (qualified candidates can be located anywhere in the USA).

Nice to have

• Experience working with MSP/SP organizations and understanding their structure and operational processes.
• Familiarity with automation frameworks and scripting (REST APIs, Python, Ansible).
• Understanding of Service Provider routing environments, including MPLS VPN and Segment Routing (SR).
• Experience co-developing or enabling managed service offerings.
• Network industry certification.

Culture & Benefits

• US-based employees receive benefits including medical, dental, vision, wellbeing, tax savings, and income protection.
• Base pay ranges depend on work location; some roles may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and equity.
• Sales roles may participate in Arista’s Sales Incentive Plan (commissions for eligible sales).
• Equal opportunity employer with non-discriminatory hiring and employment decisions.

Hiring process

• Recruiting team shares role- and location-specific details during the hiring process.
• Interviews and evaluations focus on technical fit for SD-WAN/SD-Branch managed services and partner enablement.