> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2043608-design-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2043608-design-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Design Engineer - **Company:** GDH Consulting - **Location:** Plano, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,640.0 - $124,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Big Data, Data Centers, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Ansible, Wide Area Networks, System Availability, Routing & Switching, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco - **Published:** August 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://gdhinc.com/jobs/aws-cloud-architect-113267/ ## About the Role * 10+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering, with extensive design expertise. * Proven success designing and implementing large data centers, migrations, and enterprise LAN/WAN networks. * Strong knowledge of VXLAN / EVPN fabric design, spine-leaf architectures, and multi-vendor environments. * Ability to clearly communicate design principles, architecture decisions, and trade-offs to technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Experience working in complex, multi-vendor enterprise environments, with a focus on scalability and high availability. * CCIE certification (Data Center, Routing & Switching) or equivalent expert level certification preferred. * Advanced Arista certifications (e.g., L4 or higher) preferred. * Exposure to network automation tools such as Ansible, Python, or templated design approaches is desirable. * Strong documentation skills and the ability to manage stakeholder expectations effectively. * Must be legally authorized to work in the designated location or remotely as specified. ## Description A Network Design Engineer is responsible for designing and delivering large-scale enterprise network infrastructure solutions. This role involves developing scalable, resilient, and well-documented data center and enterprise network architectures. The position requires deep technical expertise in data center design, migrations, and LAN/WAN environments, with an emphasis on collaboration with implementation teams and stakeholders to ensure successful deployment and operational excellence., * Design and validate large-scale Data Center network architectures, including VXLAN-based spine-leaf fabrics (EVPN). * Develop High Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) aligned with enterprise standards and business requirements. * Lead or contribute to data center build-outs, technology refreshes, and migration initiatives. * Design and support enterprise LAN/WAN architectures for large, distributed environments. * Prepare detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs) and implementation guidelines to facilitate deployment. * Review and validate network designs through technical discussions and design reviews with relevant teams. * Work across multi-vendor platforms, including Arista EOS and Cisco, ensuring optimal integration and performance. * Apply expertise in routing, switching, resiliency, high availability, and scalability to ensure robust network designs. * Collaborate with implementation engineers, operations teams, vendors, and architects to translate requirements into effective solutions. * Maintain comprehensive design documentation and technical artifacts to support ongoing and future network initiatives. ## 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) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? Deploy your cloud environments with Ansible & Terraform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1607-dev-test-in-the-cloud-deploy-your-cloud-environments-with-ansible-terraform) - [Embracing the Hybrid Cloud: Unlocking Success with Ansible](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/932-embracing-the-hybrid-cloud-unlocking-success-with-ansible) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [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)