Technical Network Consultant - Routing & Switching

• We are seeking a highly skilled and customer-focused Technical Network Consultant Routing & Switching to design, implement, optimize, and support enterprise network infrastructures across hybrid environments, including on-premise data centers and public cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in routing and switching technologies, data center networking, cloud connectivity, network security integration, and multi-vendor enterprise environments.

• This role involves working closely with customers, architects, operations teams, and cloud engineers to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient network solutions aligned with business and operational requirements., * Network Design & Architecture

• Design and implement enterprise routing and switching solutions for campus, branch, and data center environments.

• Develop hybrid connectivity architectures integrating on-premise infrastructure with cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

• Create high-availability and scalable network topologies using modern networking principles.

• Participate in network transformation, migration, and modernization initiatives.

• Routing & Switching Operations

• Configure, optimize, and troubleshoot:

• Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks

• VLANs, STP, VPC/MLAG

• OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, IS-IS

• VXLAN EVPN architectures

• MPLS and SD-WAN environments

• Support network performance tuning, capacity planning, and resiliency improvements.

• Data Center Networking

• Deploy and support data center switching platforms and spine-leaf architectures.

• Implement and manage technologies such as:

• Cisco Nexus

• ACI

• Arista EOS

• Juniper QFX

• VMware NSX integration

• Ensure seamless connectivity between compute, storage, virtualization, and cloud workloads.

• Cloud Networking

• Design and maintain cloud network connectivity including:

• VPNs

• Direct Connect / ExpressRoute / Interconnect

• Transit Gateways

• Cloud firewalls and load balancers

• Support hybrid and multi-cloud networking strategies.

• Collaborate with cloud engineering teams on infrastructure automation and IaC initiatives.

• Consulting & Customer Engagement

• Engage with customers to understand technical and business requirements.

• Conduct workshops, assessments, and network health checks.

• Provide technical leadership during implementations and migrations.

• Develop low-level and high-level design documents, runbooks, and operational procedures.

• Troubleshooting & Support

• Perform root cause analysis for complex network incidents.

• Provide escalation support for critical production environments.

• Utilize monitoring and diagnostic tools to ensure network availability and SLA compliance., Technical Security Consultant Network & Data Security Location: Plano, TX (2-3 days onsite per week, Look for local candidates) Candidates with 12 months visa validity Interv…

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• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise networking and data center environments.
• Strong expertise in routing and switching protocols and architectures.
• Experience with hybrid cloud networking solutions.
• Proven experience in multi-vendor environments including Cisco, Juniper, Arista, or VMware networking technologies.
• Strong understanding of network security fundamentals and segmentation strategies.
• Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Networking Technologies

• BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS

• VXLAN EVPN

• MPLS

• SD-WAN

• QoS

• Multicast

• IPv4/IPv6

• Data Center Technologies

• Cisco Nexus & ACI

• Spine-Leaf architectures

• VMware NSX

• Data Center Interconnect (DCI)

• Cloud Platforms

• AWS Networking

• Microsoft Azure Networking

• Google Cloud Networking

• Hybrid connectivity architectures

• Automation & Tools

• Python / Ansible

• Terraform

• REST APIs

• GitOps concepts

• Network automation frameworks

Preferred Certifications

• CCNP Enterprise / CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
• CCNP Data Center
• AWS Advanced Networking Specialty
• Azure Network Engineer Associate
• JNCIP / JNCIE
• Arista ACE Certifications

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Excellent customer engagement and consulting capabilities
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in global teams
• Strong documentation and stakeholder management skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with SASE or Zero Trust architectures
• Exposure to Kubernetes networking and container platforms
• Knowledge of network observability and telemetry platforms
• Experience working in managed services or consulting organizations

Work Environment

• Hybrid working model with occasional travel to customer sites or data centers.
• Participation in planned maintenance windows and critical incident support when required.