The application window is expected to close on: 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 Clearance. Must live within commuting distance and be able to work onsite 4-5 days per week in the Tampa, FL 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 improve 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 current and future network and data center architecture for our DoD customer. You will provide Data Center support through testing and verification of solutions, along with hands on support to customers as technology is being deployed. You will build customer deliverable documentation for design and acceptance testing. Bring your creative solutions and be a valuable asset to our team. Minimum Qualifications: * TS/SCI Clearance * 2-5 years relevant experience in Cisco Data Center technologies and familiarity of how they are deployed in a mixed vendor DoD network * Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP)/Data Center or equivalent skills (Data Center technologies - including ACI, Nexus, Nexus Dashboard, MDS/SAN) * CISSP, or Sec+, CCNP or equivalent is required Preferred Qualifications: * Proven expertise in delivering Cisco standard methodologies and leading cross-functional teams to resolve sophisticated network problems * Strong crisis management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate and resolve issues proactively * Proficient in next-generation Data Center technologies, including Software-Defined Networking (SDN), automation tools (e.g., Cisco Nexus Dashboard Orchestrator, Ansible, Terraform), and security features (e.g., CoPP, ACLs, AAA) * Superb communication, consulting, and customer relationship skills, capable of building productive teamwork and engaging with senior leadership * Ability to multitask, work independently in a fast-paced environment, and articulate a vision that inspires change #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! *LI-VL1 #CJ Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.