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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Network Consultant - Routing & Switching - **Company:** VDart, Inc. - **Location:** Plano, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Complex Networks, Data Centers, Data Security, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Network Topologies, IPv4, IPv6, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Layer, Multicasting, Network Control, Networking Basics, Network Planning and Design, Network Monitoring, Routing, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Cloud Services, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Runbook, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, Wide Area Networks, Working Model 2D, Network Switches, Diagnostic Tools, Computer Networking Systems, Google Cloud, Load Balancing, Computer Network Technologies, Multi-Cloud, HybridCloud, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Juniper, Data Center Networking, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Routing & Switching, Hardware Infrastructure, Restful APIs, Terraform, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco, Vmware - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us5afebe40c5cea52e3991f890f2cdf103 ## About the Role * 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. ## Description * 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… + 7 hours ago + Apply easily ## 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) - [Demystifying application networking in the cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/675-demystifying-application-networking-in-the-cloud) - [IoT: The road to sustainability](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/557-iot-the-road-to-sustainability) - [IP Authentication: A Tale of Performance Pitfalls and Challenges in Prod](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1413-ip-authentication-a-tale-of-performance-pitfalls-and-challenges-in-prod) - [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) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) ## 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) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [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) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)