At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deploy cutting-edge Arista VXLAN BGP EVPN fabrics remotely.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking tech company focused on network automation.
- Benefits: Flexible remote work, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with global networking teams and excellent career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in network automation while mentoring others.
- Qualifications: Hands-on experience with Arista fabrics and strong infrastructure-as-code skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
The Role: Network Automation Engineer - Arista Fabric (AVD/EVPN)
Location: Remote, UK
Position Type: Contract Inside IR35
Remote work option Available: Remote
Job Description:
- Design, build, and deploy production-level Arista VXLAN BGP EVPN fabrics using Arista's AVD (Ansible Validated Designs) framework.
- Map existing non-fabric network configurations to fabric-based configurations.
- Integrate Arista fabric solutions with other data center technologies (compute, storage, virtualization, security, etc.).
- Guide, train, and mentor networking team members on AVD-based fabric configuration and design principles.
- Support and grow infrastructure-as-code practices across the network team, including CVaaS, GitHub, and CI/CD pipelining for network configuration management.
- Partner with EMEA and global network teams to deliver solutions while building internal capability.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Deep, hands-on Arista expertise, with proven experience designing and deploying production Arista fabrics.
- Strong working knowledge of Arista AVD and how it constructs fabric configurations.
- Practical experience building and operating VXLAN BGP EVPN fabrics.
- Ability to translate Legacy/non-fabric network configs into fabric-based configs.
- Strong infrastructure-as-code skill set, including:
- Arista AVD
- CloudVision as a Service (CVaaS)
- GitHub/version control
- CI/CD pipelining for network automation
- Ability to teach and mentor others - comfortable instructing and upskilling team members on fabric design and automation practices.
- Broad networking background with experience integrating Arista fabrics into a wider data center technology stack.
Network Automation Engineer - Arista Fabric (AVD/EVPN) in London employer: Vallum
As a Network Automation Engineer at our company, you will thrive in a dynamic remote work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. We prioritise employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and mentorship, ensuring you can enhance your skills in cutting-edge technologies like Arista AVD. Join us to be part of a supportive culture that values your contributions and encourages you to make a meaningful impact in the world of network automation.
We think you need these skills to ace Network Automation Engineer - Arista Fabric (AVD/EVPN) in London
Arista VXLAN BGP EVPN
Arista AVD (Ansible Validated Designs)
Infrastructure-as-Code
CloudVision as a Service (CVaaS)
GitHub/version control
CI/CD pipelining for network automation
Network Configuration Management
