Arista Wireless Architect

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title :   Arista Wireless Domain Architect (Arista focused) Location :    Remote Work From Home

Role :   90 Day Contract to Hire (Potential to convert from Contract to Full Time Employee with benefits)

Position Overview

The Wireless Domain Architect 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

Expected to deliver high-quality outcomes while transferring knowledge to delivery teams

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