- Work on complex technical solutions and high-priority projects, ensuring that deployments are stable, scalable, and aligned with the customer’s business goals.
- Continue to grow your expertise across the Cisco portfolio while becoming the "go-to" expert in the Mobility domain. You should understand how our products interact with (and beat) competitor solutions in a real-world environment.
- You build strong rapport with customers by being a reliable, trusted technical focal point. Participate in solution discussions by connecting technical features to the customer’s business priorities. You use insights from their current setup to suggest the best path forward.
- Develop and review high-quality project documentation, including CIQs, LLDs, and test plans, aligned with CX standards while leveraging Cisco AI tools to automate deliverables and configurations and ensuring the technical accuracy of all outputs.
- Implement innovative delivery methodologies and provide technical guidance to ensure project quality, efficiency, and effectiveness across multi-functional teams and customer environments.
- Bring 6–8 years of expertise in the full lifecycle—planning, design, implementation, and optimization—of end-to-end 4G/5G mobile packet core architectures and 3GPP standards
- Demonstrate deep technical proficiency in packet core nodes (S-GW, P-GW, MME, SMF, UPF, 5G NSA/ SA etc.), StarOS, Cisco infrastructure (ASR55k, UCS, Nexus), and cloud native environments including Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, and OpenStack.
- Leverage advanced automation skills in Python, Linux, and shell scripting, combined with AI/ML knowledge, to drive operational efficiency and proactive problem resolution across complex network environments.
- Utilize strong technical writing and communication skills to develop Low-Level Designs (LLD), MOPs, and implementation plans, while serving as the primary technical focal point for customers and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution and alignment with mobility solution requirements.
- Provide strategic leadership and autonomy by mentoring junior engineers, leading high-visibility projects, and translating global team objectives into actionable technical execution strategies.
- Ability to influence, motivate and work in a highly cross-functional matrix environment to drive outcomes based plans, programs and execution.
- Hands-on experience with 5G Packet Core call flows and load testing.
- Proficiency in Cisco products like ASR55K, StarOS, VPC-DI, Ultra-M, CVIM, CNDP, CPS, UCS, Nexus, Catalyst.
- Networking Certifications like CCNA/CCNP, Devnet, CKA, RHOSP, RHOCP etc.
- Certifications in AI/ML/Agents/MCP/DevOps.
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Skills Required
- 6-8 years experience in full lifecycle planning, design, implementation, and optimization of end-to-end 4G/5G mobile packet core and 3GPP standards
- Deep technical proficiency in packet core nodes (S-GW, P-GW, MME, SMF, UPF, 5G NSA/SA) and StarOS
- Hands-on experience with Cisco infrastructure: ASR55k, UCS, Nexus (and related Cisco platforms)
- Experience with cloud-native environments and platforms: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, OpenStack
- Advanced automation skills using Python, Linux, and shell scripting
- Familiarity with AI/ML to drive operational efficiency and proactive problem resolution
- Strong technical writing and communication to produce LLDs, MOPs, CIQs, and implementation plans
- Ability to provide leadership, mentor junior engineers, and lead high-visibility projects autonomously
- Ability to influence and work in a cross-functional matrix environment
- Hands-on experience with 5G packet core call flows and load testing
- Proficiency with additional Cisco products: VPC-DI, Ultra-M, CVIM, CNDP, CPS, Catalyst
- Networking and platform certifications (CCNA/CCNP, DevNet, CKA, RHOSP, RHOCP)
- Certifications in AI/ML/Agents/MCP/DevOps
Cisco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cisco and has not been reviewed or approved by Cisco.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental health support via an EAP, and access to on-site or virtual health centers indicate robust healthcare offerings. Wellness programs, fitness resources, and specialized services further reinforce coverage depth.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, a global minimum for paid parental leave, and unique programs like company-wide recharge days and paid volunteer time expand time-away options. Additional offerings such as Critical Time Off and adoption assistance add flexibility for life events.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Restricted stock units and a discounted employee stock purchase plan are meaningful elements of total compensation. The prominence of equity can materially augment overall pay packages alongside salary and bonuses.
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