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Meet the Team
Cisco Customer Experience (CX) is a global team of extraordinary technical specialists whose singular focus is delivering a premier customer experience. We partner with the world's leading Service Providers to tackle their most complex network transformation challenges — designing, deploying, and optimizing next-generation infrastructures built on Cisco's industry-leading IOS-XR platforms, IP/MPLS architectures, and cloud-native solutions. Our SP Migration practice sits at the heart of some of the largest and most strategically significant network modernization program globally, driving measurable outcomes for customers while advancing Cisco's position as the trusted partner of choice.
Your Impact
As a Consulting Engineer (G4) within the SP Migration practice, you will be an active contributor to the full lifecycle of large-scale Service Provider network migration projects. Working alongside senior technical leads, you will help accelerate customer business outcomes by supporting the design, configuration, testing, and execution of migrations across Cisco SP platforms. This role offers hands-on exposure to cutting-edge network technology, real-world migration execution, and the opportunity to develop deep expertise in IOS-XR, IP/MPLS, and automation — positioning you for accelerated career growth within Cisco CX.
Support the design and implementation of Service Provider network migrations, including platform upgrades, topology changes, and protocol transitions across Cisco IOS-XR & Nexus -based router platforms (ASR, NCS, and Cisco 8K Series).
Contribute to the development of technical documentation including test plans, MOPs, and post-migration validation reports that meet Cisco CX quality standards.
Apply Python scripting and automation tooling to accelerate repetitive migration tasks, improving delivery efficiency and reducing manual error rates.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including TAC, and partner organizations to resolve escalated issues and maintain customer satisfaction throughout the migration lifecycle.
Identify and escalate risks proactively, providing structured problem analysis and recommended mitigation actions to senior engineers and program leads.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline; or equivalent, demonstrable work experience in a network engineering role.
Active CCNA certification; CCNP (Service Provider) certification highly desirable or actively in progress.
1–3 years of hands-on experience configuring, deploying, and troubleshooting Cisco routing and switching platforms, including exposure to IOS-XR environments.
Working knowledge of core Service Provider networking protocols: BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, IP/MPLS, and QoS fundamentals.
Demonstrated experience supporting or executing network migration activities, including lab validation, MOP adherence, and change window participation.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with competitor SP platforms (Juniper, Nokia, Huawei or Arista) is desired.
Basic proficiency in Python scripting for network automation tasks; exposure to Ansible, REST APIs, or NETCONF/YANG is an advantage.
Foundational awareness of AI/ML applications in network operations (AIOps) and an interest in leveraging AI-driven tooling to enhance service delivery.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document technical procedures clearly and engage confidently with customer technical teams.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented, high-velocity delivery environment; proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous learning.
At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Active CCNA certification
- CCNP (Service Provider) certification (highly desirable or in progress)
- 1-3 years hands-on experience configuring, deploying, and troubleshooting Cisco routing and switching platforms with exposure to IOS-XR
- Working knowledge of BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, IP/MPLS, and QoS fundamentals
- Experience supporting or executing network migration activities including lab validation, MOP adherence, and change window participation
- Basic proficiency in Python scripting for network automation
- Familiarity with competitor SP platforms (Juniper, Nokia, Huawei, Arista)
- Exposure to Ansible, REST APIs, NETCONF/YANG
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Cisco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) enables people to make powerful connections--whether in business, education, philanthropy, or creativity. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create the Internet solutions that make networks possible--providing easy access to information anywhere, at any time. Cisco was founded in 1984 by a small group of computer scientists from Stanford University. Since the company's inception, Cisco engineers have been leaders in the development of Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking technologies. Today, with more than 71,000 employees worldwide, this tradition of innovation continues with industry-leading products and solutions in the company's core development areas of routing and switching, as well as in advanced technologies such as home networking, IP telephony, optical networking, security, storage area networking, and wireless technology. In addition to its products, Cisco provides a broad range of service offerings, including technical support and advanced services. Cisco sells its products and services, both directly through its own sales force as well as through its channel partners, to large enterprises, commercial businesses, service providers, and consumers.
