Job Title: Arista Wireless SMELocation: Remote Work From Home
Role: 90 Day Contract to Hire (Potential to convert from Contract to Full Time Employee with benefits)
Position OverviewThe Arista Wireless SME is a senior, hands-on technical leadership role within a professional IT services organization, serving as the
technical authority for enterprise wireless architecture. This position demands
expertise in Arista's next-generation wireless platforms, with demonstrable experience designing, deploying, and supporting
Arista Cognitive Wi-Fi and
CloudVision Cognitive Unified Edge (CV-CUE) solutions.
The role blends
solution design, field deployment leadership, pre-sales technical scoping, and escalation support, operating as both an architect and hands-on technical mentor to delivery teams.
Core ResponsibilitiesWireless Architecture & Design- Serve as the primary wireless domain expert, with deep, hands-on experience in Arista Wireless architecture, hardware, and cloud-managed technologies
- Design enterprise-grade wireless solutions leveraging Arista's cognitive networking capabilities, including:
- CloudVision Cognitive Unified Edge (CV-CUE) centralized management, orchestration, and AI/ML-driven automation planes
- Cognitive Wi-Fi platforms that provide data-driven telemetry, real-time analytics, and automatic optimization of wireless connections as network conditions evolve
- Multi-radio, multifunction AP deployments with support for cutting-edge standards such as Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7, zero-touch onboarding, and high-density coverage models
- Develop high-level and low-level wireless designs (HLDs/LLDs) incorporating:
- RF design, capacity planning, AP placement, and cognitive tuning mechanisms
- Zero Trust and WIPS security configurations integrated with cloud orchestration
- Flexible data path options and scalable control-plane architectures inherent to CloudVision's cognitive approach
Deployment Leadership & Technical Execution- Lead and direct wireless deployment efforts in customer environments and ensure alignment to Arista cognitive design principles
- Mentor and guide junior engineers through:
- Zero-touch provisioning and onboarding of Arista AP platforms via CV-CUE
- Implementation of AI/ML-enabled analytics and automated remediation features
- Integration of AP connectivity with hosted identity management and external NAC solutions
- Validate configurations and deployments to ensure stable, optimized performance across cognitive AP platforms and centralized CloudVision management
Pre-Sales Scoping & Technical Support- Participate in pre-sales scoping calls with sales and delivery leadership
- Provide detailed input on:
- The effort required to transition customers from legacy Wi-Fi environments to Arista, Cisco, Aruba and other OEM's or managed architectures
- Level of Effort (LOE) estimation for discovery, design, deployment, optimization, and cutover phases
- Validate technical assumptions for proposals and SOWs based on real experience with Arista cloud-native wireless technologies
Escalation & Customer Assurance- Serve as the escalation point for delivery issues related to:
- Wi-Fi behavior under load and real-world spectrum conditions
- Automation orchestration failures or troubleshooting of AI/ML-driven recommendations
- Cross-domain issues spanning wired/wireless convergence and identity enforcement
- Engage directly in customer escalation calls to remediate issues, restore confidence, and guide recovery
Required Technical Expertise (Priority Order)- Arista Wireless - REQUIRED / NON-NEGOTIABLE
- Hands-on design, deployment, and operational experience with:
- Arista Cognitive Wi-Fi access point platforms (Wi-Fi 6/6E/7)
- CloudVision Cognitive Unified Edge (CV-CUE) centralized management and cognitive analytics
- AI/ML-driven automation, telemetry, and troubleshooting inherent to Arista cognitive networking
- HPE Aruba Wireless
- Enterprise Aruba wireless design and deployment experience
- Juniper Wireless
- Familiarity with Juniper Mist and related wireless platforms
- Cisco Wireless
- Experience with Cisco enterprise wireless architectures
- Nile Wireless
- Exposure to or hands-on experience with Nile wireless solutions
Required Qualifications- Track record of enterprise wireless design and deployment, with at least the majority of experience on Arista cognitive wireless solutions
- Demonstrable ability to lead design and delivery teams and mentor engineers in real time
- Communication skills to interact confidently with technical and executive stakeholders
- Ability to balance design, deployment, and escalation responsibilities simultaneously
Preferred Qualifications- Prior experience in IT professional services or consulting
- Multi-vendor wireless migration expertise
- Wireless certifications, particularly with Arista technologies
- Experience developing technical scoping documentation, proposals, and LOE estimates
Role Characteristics- Combination of technical leadership, hands-on execution, pre-sales engagement, and post-deployment escalation support
- Acts as the architectural authority for Arista wireless engagements
