Arista Resident Engineer

Position type: Full-time -- Contract to Hire Location: Hybrid - Richmond, VA Open to C2C, 1099. Must not require visa transfer when asked to convert to direct hire with the client. The client is unable to sponsor visas. As an Arista Resident Engineer you will: Innova Solutions has an immediate need for an Arista Resident Engineer for a customer located in Richmond, Virginia. The selected Arista Resident Engineer will be a technology expert in the Routing & Switching, Wi-Fi, and Network Packet Broker space to design, implement, and support (troubleshoot) our data center and Campus Networking deployments within a number of infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have a level of comfort communicating across all functions within our customer's environment, as well as with vendors and partners Responsibilities: You will provide advanced engineering support for Arista's Open Networking Data Center and Campus networking deployments Review network designs for an EVPN, VxLAN, and leaf-spine architecture and make recommendations for deployment, upgrades, enhancements, or improvements as required Deploying and maintaining Arista's Network Packet Broker solutions Migrate or interconnect to/from Cisco, Juniper, and other vendors to Arista infrastructure Assist with configuration buildouts including creating network provisioning automation using Python and tools such as Chef or Ansible Assist with implementation and change controls You will assist with proof of concepts (POC) and in-depth testing to validate design scenario Interfaces with Arista TAC Translate complex business requirements into Leaf-Spine Network solutions Continues technology, security, and networking training to maintain expertise Ability to understand business objectives and technical needs Ability to meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for VRS networking infrastructure Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment Maintain professional relationships with teammates, partners, and business teams Some travel may be required to Dallas, TX Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent Network Industry Certification preferred Arista ACE 4 or above Expert working knowledge of CloudVision Experience with Arista (preferably) or other commercial Wi-Fi platform 5+ years' working experience with network technologies including network design and deployments of Campus and Data Center networks. Knowledge of leaf-spine architectures is critical. Expert knowledge in the following areas: Ethernet, VLANs, VxLAN, EVPN, IP Routing, TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, eBGP, Multicast, QoS, Wi-Fi, NPB Expertise in at least one area of Data Center related technologies - Openstack, SDN, NFV, Load Balancers, Virtualization, Linux tools Background in Perl, Python, and Scripting for creating network automation is highly desired Palo Alto and NetScaler experience highly desirable Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills Excellent written skills and the ability to do related documentation and ticket tracking Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible. We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW. PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS: Pay Range*: $90- $110 per hour on W2 *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits(based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP). ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields. Recent Recognitions: One of Largest IT Consulting Staffing firms in the USA - Recognized as #4 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA 2022) ClearlyRated® Client Diamond Award Winner (2020) One of the Largest Certified MBE Companies in the NMSDC Network (2022) Advanced Tier Services partner with AWS and Gold with MS Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. × Saving Record to JobDiva... American Cybersystems, Inc is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. × × Saving Record to JobDiva...