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# Network Catalyst Switches Engineer

- **Company:** Job Cloud Inc.
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $145,600.0 - $156,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Lisp (Programming Language), Data Analysis, Border Gateway Protocol, Catalyst (Software), Customer Data Management, Dynamic Multipoint Virtual Private Networks, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Segmentation, Network Service, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Overlay Transport Virtualization, Ansible, Virtualization Technology, Computer Network Technologies, Routing & Switching, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=64ed3592b19d8973

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in a technical field (CS/EE preferred) or equivalent, plus 8+ years of related experience
 * 10+ years of experience in customer-centric network solution design and service delivery
 * Expert-level (CCIE) knowledge of Enterprise Catalyst networking technologies
 * At least 8 years of experience in client-facing consulting roles, with demonstrated ability to influence customer decisions and build trust quickly
 * Moderate to advanced knowledge of software programmability, automation, orchestration, virtualization, and/or security
 * Strong knowledge of Campus Networking environments
 * Ability to work independently in ambiguous situations, exercising sound technical judgment
 * Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
 * Willingness and ability to work onsite 2-3 days per week at the client location
 * Ability to travel approximately 10-25% of the time, * Cisco DevNet certification
 * Additional CCIE track(s) (e.g., Security) beyond Enterprise
 * 3-5 years leading large-scale enterprise design and implementation engagements
 * Experience with network programmability and automation (Python, Ansible)
 * Working knowledge of Wireless and ISE technologies
 * Familiarity with Network Segmentation and TrustSec

Tools & Technologies:

 * Catalyst Switching
 * Catalyst Center (DNAC) / SDA
 * Enterprise Routing & Switching (MPLS, DMVPN, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, VXLAN, LISP, VRF)
 * Python
 * Ansible, * Catalyst Switching / Catalyst Center (DNAC): 4 years (Required)
 * Network engineering: 10 years (Required)

## Description

An experienced Consulting Engineer to support a high-profile enterprise networking engagement. This individual will serve as a subject matter expert in enterprise routing, switching, and network automation, working closely with the client's professional services delivery team to design, implement, and optimize large-scale Catalyst-based network environments. This is a highly visible role requiring strong technical depth, consulting acumen, and consistent onsite client engagement., * Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end enterprise networking solutions, including Catalyst Switching, Catalyst Center (DNAC), and automation-based deployments

 * Provide hands-on consulting (onsite and remote) supporting a single enterprise customer's network services engagement
 * Influence customer decisions on IT, operations, and technology strategy to achieve desired business outcomes
 * Drive standardization of processes, performance metrics, and best-practice adoption to improve delivery efficiency
 * Serve as a technical escalation point, partnering with engineering teams to resolve complex, critical customer issues
 * Identify renewal and upsell opportunities tied to technology lifecycle and customer strategy
 * Mentor other technical consultants and contribute to talent development within the delivery team
 * Independently apply judgment and experience to resolve complex networking problems requiring in-depth analysis, innovative troubleshooting, and experimentation
 * Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders


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