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. You'll 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 7–10 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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