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REMOTE :: Sr. L5 Certified Arista Data Center & Cloud Network Engineer

Absolute Information Technologies Inc.United States🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 21, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This remote role offers an exciting opportunity to leverage your Arista L5 expertise in designing and implementing cutting-edge data center and cloud networks, with the potential for contract-to-hire. You'll thrive here if you have a strong background in data center and cloud networking, possess excellent customer-facing communication skills, and are eager to contribute to innovative projects. Apply now to advance your career in a flexible and impactful environment.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Remote
Location
United States
Posted
2 weeks ago

Job Description

Sr. L5 Certified Arista Data Center & Cloud Network Engineer

Location: Remote U.S.
Employment: Contract-to-Hire
Travel: Approximately 15% / occasional travel, potentially once per quarter (Covered)

Recruiter Must-Haves

  • ACTIVE Arista Cloud Engineer (ACE) Level 5 / L5 Certification - REQUIRED
    • Certification must be currently active.
    • Do not submit candidates without active Arista L5.
  • No H1B, OPT/CPT, etc.
  • Strong Data Center + Cloud Networking background.
  • Arista networking experience is mandatory.
  • Previous consulting experience is required.
  • Strong customer-facing communication skills.

    • Key Technical Skills

    Arista

    • Arista EOS
    • Arista Data Center networking
    • Arista Cloud Engineer L5/ACE certification
    • Arista network design, implementation and troubleshooting

    Data Center Networking

    • VXLAN
    • EVPN
    • BGP
    • OSPF
    • VRF
    • VPC
    • VSS
    • Routing & Switching
    • IPv4 / Subnetting
    • Network security
    • OSI model

    Cisco

    • Strong Cisco Data Center experience
    • Cisco Nexus experience
    • Nexus Dashboard deployment & troubleshooting
    • Single-site and multi-site environments

    Juniper

    • Juniper experience is a plus, but not mandatory.

    Automation

    • Network automation / scripting experience
    • Experience automating network deployment and maintenance

    Responsibilities

    • Design and implement complex Data Center and Cloud networks.
    • Create scalable and reliable network architectures.
    • Develop high-level and low-level network diagrams.
    • Troubleshoot complex network issues.
    • Plan and execute network upgrades and migrations.
    • Develop network testing, validation and integration plans.
    • Ensure solutions follow networking standards and best practices.
    • Work on mission-critical network infrastructure.
    • Participate in customer discussions as a Network SME.
    • Support Solutioning and Sales teams during technical/customer calls.
    • Mentor junior network engineers.
    • Create technical documentation, knowledge-transfer material, SOWs and LOEs.
    • Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

    Certifications

    Required

    • Active Arista Cloud Engineer (ACE) Level 5 / L5 Certification

    Preferred

    • CCNP
    • CCIE
    • Equivalent professional networking certification

    Ideal Candidate Profile

    Look for a senior/principal-level Network Engineer / Network Architect / Consulting Network Engineer who has:

    Active Arista L5 + Arista Data Center + VXLAN/EVPN + BGP + Cisco Nexus + Consulting + Customer-facing experience.

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