Lead Arista Engineer

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What is the role

As a Lead Arista Engineer you will lead a major network transformation by driving the migration from Cisco to Arista. This high-impact position blends strategic leadership with deep technical expertise requiring extensive experience in Arista Networks and Fortinet firewalls. Youll guide a team of engineers through complex challenges ensuring seamless execution operational excellence and long-term success.

This is a 21-month contract position.

Other duties and responsibilities include but may not be limited to the following:

• Architect and maintain Arista-based network infrastructures and Fortinet NGFW & SD-WAN solutions
• Design Layer 2/3 topologies using Arista EOS Cloud Vision and spine-leaf architecture
• Lead configuration policy development and performance tuning of Fortinet firewalls
• Supervise and mentor a team of network engineers ensuring quality and timely delivery of projects
• Drive automation efforts using Python Ansible and Fortinet APIs
• Collaborate across cybersecurity infrastructure and cloud application teams
• Develop and enforce Zero Trust segmentation across Arista and Fortinet platforms
• Troubleshoot complex network and security events using Forti Manager and Forti Analyzer

Work Set-up/Schedule

• Permanent WFH
• 2:00 PM 11:00 PM EST

Who we are looking for

Successful candidate must possess:

• Must have 710 years in enterprise network engineering
• Must have 5 years with Arista Networks and Fortinet Firewall (senior-level)
• Must be certified Arista ACE Level 3 Arista Certified Engineer Cisco CCIE
• Cisco CCNP Juniper JNCIP/JNCIE Fortinet NSE 4 is preferred
• Strategic security-focused adaptable leader
• Leadership experience managing network engineers
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Innovation-driven with strong mentoring abilities

Technical Skills:

• BGP OSPF VXLAN EVPN
• Cisco IOS/NX-OS Fort iOS Python Ansible REST APIs
• Azure AWS GCP; SDN and micro segmentation

What we offer

• Permanent WFH
• Non-taxable allowance
• Day 1 HMO 1 free dependent
• Sunlife Group Insurance
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement Benefits
• Company Salary Loans
• Government contributions
• Assistance with government loan payments
• 13th month pay
• Night differential pay
• Holiday pay (for hours worked on holidays)
• Mandated Leaves
• Work equipment provided
• Referral bonus

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