Senior Network Engineering Manager (Arista Networks Platform Expert)

Senior Network Engineering Manager

Dallas, TX 75243 (5 Days Onsite Role)

Full-Time Permanent Role

About the Role

As the leader of the Network Engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our data center and enterprise transformation strategy. In this position, you will lead a team of senior engineers responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the strategy for all components of our enterprise and data center networks.

We are seeking a dynamic leader with:

• Deep technical expertise in network engineering and architecture.

• Proven strategic thinking to align technology initiatives with business objectives.

• Strong leadership skills to inspire and guide a high-performing team.

• Passion for driving results and delivering innovative solutions.

This is a highly visible role that requires both hands-on technical knowledge and the ability to influence and execute long-term transformation initiatives across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of senior network engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Develop and execute the enterprise and data center network strategy aligned with organizational goals and transformation initiatives.

• Architect and oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of network infrastructure to ensure scalability, security, and high availability.

• Drive modernization efforts, including migration to next-generation technologies and cloud integration.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, security, and business stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions.

• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal security policies.

• Champion innovation by identifying opportunities to enhance network efficiency and resilience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

• 8+ years of experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep expertise in data center networking technologies, including spine-leaf architectures, VXLAN, EVPN, and SDN.

• Comprehensive understanding of network security principles, including:

o Network segmentation and microsegmentation strategies.

o Zero Trust architectures and secure access controls.

o Integration of security policies into network design.

• Experience with critical network systems and services, such as:

o DNS/DHCP/IPAM platforms (e.g., Infoblox).

o Load balancers (e.g., F5, Citrix, or equivalent).

o Network monitoring and performance tools.

• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive strategic initiatives.

• Familiarity with cloud connectivity (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid architectures.

• Hands-on experience with Arista Networks platforms, including EOS, CloudVision, and automation frameworks.

• Strong knowledge of next-generation networking technologies, such as:

o Network automation and orchestration (Python, Ansible, Terraform).

o Software-defined networking (SDN) and network virtualization.

o High-performance routing and switching for large-scale environments.

• Industry certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, Arista ACE, or equivalent.