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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # DC Architect w/ Cloud Vision - **Company:** MatchPoint Solutions - **Location:** Plano, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $166,400.0 - $176,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Software Documentation, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Virtualization Technology, Switching Technologies Hardware, Data Center Networking, Information Technology, Low Latency, Grid Computing, Cisco - **Published:** May 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us4c0812d5a0c752239c2fb61c965d6f7e ## About the Role * Possess end to end knowledge of Data Center technical environment. * Must have history working in or supporting data center network infrastructure environment for large enterprise or carrier. * Must have worked with switching equipment for a minimum of 7 years (architecting or designing network solutions). * Must have clear understanding of current and upcoming trends in the data center networking area including: Virtualization, TRILL/Fabric Path, Blade technologies, GRID computing, Low Latency switching, and Software Defined Networking (SDN). * Must have thorough understanding of switching/routing family of products and their functionality * Must be adept at taking business requirements and mapping them to technical designs for implementation. * Must be able to assist in resolution of complex issues during high pressure situations. * Must be able to communicate with a wide range of staff, from technology implementation through senior management levels. * Capable of quickly learning new technologies and procedures, as well as being willing to train others in procedures mastered as part of implementations. Other Skills (Desired) * 10+ years working in Information Technology * Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communications skills and presentation skills * Problem solving and analytical capabilities General skills Nice to have * Arista * Cisco * Cloud Vision ## Description ***ONSITE 3 days a week from Gateway Village Campus in Charlotte or Plano Texas*** * Responsible for mapping data center networking solutions to business technology requirements. Leverages Data Network Standards to design data center constructs that meet technical and functional Line-of-Business requirements. Able to develop technology designs, supervise the implementation of these designs, verify their proper functionality, and act as a technical consultant for any issues encountered over the project lifecycle. * Capable of working with line-of-business and business technology staff to understand and meet project requirements. Acts as a trusted partner to provide solutions to their needs. * Engages in high severity production incidents and problem tickets in support of any data network redesign requirements. * Able to adjust designs to meet business-required levels of cost, reliability, and functionality. Able to understand, formulate, and communicate complex designs with other technology partners within TI * Assists in the training of junior associates * Engages program management and product engineering teams for process and application improvement opportunities * Reviews system documentation for accuracy and updates as necessary. * Provides feedback to product teams as to the catalog of standard products, and business requirements for changes to the catalog. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Swapping Low Latency Data Storage Under High Load](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/746-swapping-low-latency-data-storage-under-high-load) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Demystifying application networking in the cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/675-demystifying-application-networking-in-the-cloud) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026)