Arista DMF Consultant

Onsite, Washington, DC metro Onsite full time Full-time · $165/hour Project: 3 months Clearance: TS/SCI

We are seeking an Arista DMF Consultant to design, implement, and operationalize a network monitoring fabric in a secure environment.

This role combines hands-on platform configuration with network visibility planning, security-tool integration, validation, documentation, and operational handoff.

• Design and validate the monitoring fabric architecture and traffic flows.
• Configure Arista DMF controllers and fabric switches and support deployment into production.
• Integrate the fabric with network and security visibility tools, including IDS/IPS, NDR, SIEM, and packet capture platforms.
• Validate traffic aggregation, filtering, and packet delivery across monitoring tools.
• Create architecture documentation, test plans, and operational runbooks.
• Provide knowledge transfer and training for ongoing operations while following security and change-management practices.

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• Hands-on experience deploying and configuring Arista DMF (DANZ Monitoring Fabric), including controllers and fabric switches.
• Strong understanding of network visibility, packet broker architectures, and integration with security monitoring tools.
• Experience with security hardening and formal change management in secure environments.
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation and train operations teams.

• Arista ACE certification or comparable networking credentials.
• Familiarity with Arista EOS, Cloud Vision, or related network detection and response platforms.
• Experience with other packet broker platforms or network visibility solutions.