Network Engineer

Must have Arista L5 Certification100% REMOTEPosition Title: Network Architect / Lead Network ConsultantLocation: 100% REMOTE - Richardson TXDuration: 6+ Months ContractPosition Type- C2C RoleExp Level- 10+YearsInterview: VideoMust have Active Arista L5 CertificationReq Skills- Network, VxLAN, Evpn, datacenter, implementation, OSI, Routing, Switching, IPv4, (VPC, VSS, VRF, BGP, OSPF)Requirements:Must have an Arista L5 Certification: real-world mastery of modern data center and cloud networking using Arista technologies inclusive of:Design, plan, and implement effective and scalable network systems and solutionsParticipate in evaluation, testing, selection, and deployment of foundational network elements for a network buildoutEnsure that solutions adhere to defined standards and best practices and/or assist in the development of these standards and best practices.Effectively design and communicate engineering solutions through detailed high- and low-level diagramsRoutinely research, analyze, test, retest, and troubleshoot complex problems10 yrs of experience working in a fast-paced environment, with strict deadlines, both as an individual contributor and team leaderProven experience in knowledge transfer, documentation and information sharing while staying abreast of new technology/technical areasProvide advanced technical experience for complex project work, including functional subsystem upgrades for mission-critical network devices and services as well as strategic upgrades to the networkProvide advanced expertise in the development of network test, validation, and integration plans on projects, and assurance of network integrityEngage with Solutioning and Sales teams as a subject matter expert during customer callsAbility to mentor junior engineers in advanced technology deploymentsAssist with development of SoW and LoE documentationEducation and Experience:10 years of professional experience in large enterprise or carrier spaceProfessional networking certifications a plus (i.e. CCNP/CCIE or equivalent)Experience with Cisco primarily within the datacenter network portfolioArista and Juniper skills would be nice to havePrevious Consulting Experience required Candidate should have strong, working understanding in the following areas:Experience with VxLAN and Evpn datacenter networking design and implementationSolid Understanding of the OSI model, routing and switching protocols, network security, IPv4 networking, subnetting, and operational experienceDemonstrated confidence to deliver customer-facing discussions.Excellent verbal articulation, written communicationsHands-on technical skills, including ability to develop and conduct demonstrationsComplex operational configuration experience (VPC, VSS, VRF, BGP, OSPF)Experience with Nexus Dashboard deployment and troubleshooting (Single and Multisite configurations)