The application window is expected to close on:  1/30/24.

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.  

The successful applicant will be performing work on US Government classified environments, and therefore, must be a U.S. Person (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee). This position will perform work that the U.S. government has specified can only be performed by a U.S. citizen on U.S. soil. The successful applicant must have a current US Government TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph Clearance. 

Must be able to work onsite 2-3 days per week in the Annapolis Junction, MD location.

Meet the Team

Our Consulting Engineers are an integral part of the Customer Experience (CX) team delivering Business Critical Services to our customers! We combine the power of Cisco Analytics and Knowledge with the outstanding technical expertise and consulting (that’s you) to drive value, innovation, and adoption in our customer’s network. We help them to reduce risk, drive innovation, and enhance their network to meet business objectives. We are the customer’s trusted advisor and expert, helping the customer understand their network, reduce risks, and take advantage of the technology. We work closely with Cisco Engineering to advocate for innovation for our customer and as a liaison, share what is coming with our customers to help them be the groundbreakers of technology.

Your Impact

As a Consulting Engineer, you will help drive the effort to transform our current and future network architecture for our customers. You will build customer deliverable documentation including High Level Design (HLD), Low Level Design (LLD), and Acceptance Test Plan (ATP) for the entire network portfolio. Bring your creative solutions and be a valuable asset to our team.

Minimum Qualifications: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) clearance. 4 years relevant experience in Cisco networking. Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA), Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP)/R&S or equivalent skills (Routing/Switching).

Preferred Qualifications:

Be experienced delivering Cisco standard methodologies within our customer's infrastructure.
Be able to demonstrate the ability to lead or guide teams made up of Cisco, Customer and Partner members in the analysis and resolution of sophisticated network problems. Ability to provide high-level crisis management through anticipation of issues, problems or events and actively resolving them with the Customer and Partners. Leverage good communication, consulting and customer relationship skills to create productive collaborations. Have the capacity to see and articulate a vision that inspires change! Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to solve technical problems. Experience with Quality of Service (QoS) development and implementation. Ability to multi-task and self-start in a fast-paced team environment and work independently.#WeAreCisco 

#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.  
Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best. 
We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!  
Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!  

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