The Network Consulting Engineer position is responsible for the support and delivery of Advanced Services Network Optimization, Security, and/or Unified Collaboration services to Cisco's Tier 1 Customers in the US Public Sector market. In this role, you will be "Cisco's face to the customer" working in a fast-paced, high-impact environment as a visible contributor delivering on our commitments. The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver, comfortable with challenging the status quo and able to rapidly respond to escalated issues. With a seasoned mix of broad networking knowledge and specific area expertise, as well as excellent customer relationship skills, you're well positioned to become a trusted advisor capable of building solid, long-term relationships with customers.

The National Security Operations team is comprised of geographically dispersed engineers that design, architect, and support work on critical networks with leading edge Cisco solutions. This team is leading the way in providing foundational engineering and operations support with the expectation for networks and data centers to perform at the highest possible levels. We work with our customer in getting their infrastructure ready for future architectures and solutions and assisting them in navigating through proof of concepts and introduction of the same. Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills are traits of successful consultants in this organization. We are strongly focused on continuous development and training on new products/technologies that keep us in a leading position as industry network consulting leaders.

As part of this team, you will work directly with our customers and gain hands-on experience and exposure into their networks. You will collaborate on a variety of projects that have a real impact to our nations security. We will value your ideas and perspective on how to get things done. You will work on network infrastructures and help to deliver business solutions and technology solutions from data, security, mobility, and cloud.

• Builds and maintains consultative / trusted advisor relationship with clients.
• Performs problem analysis and acts as technical specialist for the complex deployments and provides highest-level crisis management.

Role & Responsibilities

• Performs analysis and diagnosis of medium complexity networking problems.
• Performs analysis of medium complexity network designs.
• Builds simulated networks in test labs to resolve medium complexity problems and compatibility issues.
• Contributes to Virtual Teams.
• Assists in execution of project delivery including network staging, implementation, and handover
• Assists in Network Upgrade and Migration Activities
• Assists customer with deployment of medium complexity tools and related Network Management Systems

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in Network Systems Administrators/Advanced Services (AS) / Network Optimization Service (NOS)
• Experience with Network Design, deploying, and maintaining networks
• CCNA and/or CCNP and/or other Cisco Certification
• Must have DoD TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph Clearance
• Adapt to different customer needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Client facing experience

General Experience in ANY of the following:

Cisco UC/Collaboration, Routing/Switching, Data Center, or Security technologies

Why Cisco

#WeAreCisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference powering an inclusive future for all.

We embrace digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses. Some may think were old (36 years strong) and only about hardware, but were also a software company. And a security company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protects. No other company can do what we do you cant put us in a box!

But Digital Transformation is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.)

Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, bold steps, and take difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward.

So, you have colorful hair? Dont care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? Thats cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us!