Start Date: ASAP
Program Duration: 6-12 months (Full time)
Location: Sydney
Meet the Team
Cisco seeks a Network Engineer Intern to work within APJ Customer Proof of Concept (CPOC) organization based in Sydney, Australia. The Intern would be working closely with the APJ CPOC team to deliver product and/or solution validation engagements that will aid in closing out sales opportunities.
Your Impact
• The engagement involves preparing the required testbed for engineers to work on and support the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of the network infrastructure.
• The Intern would also be involved in daily administration of the CPOC lab, ie keeping order in inventory, and making sure the facility is Occupational and Health Safety (OH&S) compliant.
• This opportunity will provide a pathway for the Intern to be more involved directly on customer engagements.
• It is a challenging but interesting and rewarding role that requires a motivated person.
Minimum Qualifications
• Currently pursuing and actively enrolled in an advanced degree or certification - inclusive of bachelors, masters, TAFE, community college, technical bootcamp or educated programs
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with ability to troubleshoot technical problems
• Ability to multi-task, self-start, work in a fast-paced team environment and work independently
• Willing to take on new challenges and develop new skills
• Must be an Australian Permanent Resident or Australian or New Zealand Citizen (student visa's or visa's obtained on your own are not applicable for the program)
Preferred Qualifications
• Passionate about networking, information technology or computer science
• Knowledge of adjacent technologies, holding Cisco Certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP) or industry recognized certifications and ability to script (Python or Java) is a plus
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
- Currently pursuing and actively enrolled in an advanced degree or certification program, including a bachelor's degree, master's degree, TAFE, community college, technical bootcamp, or educational program.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot technical problems.
- Ability to multitask, self-start, work in a fast-paced team environment, and work independently.
- Willingness to take on new challenges and develop new skills.
- Must be an Australian permanent resident, Australian citizen, or New Zealand citizen.
- Passion for networking, information technology, or computer science.
- Knowledge of adjacent technologies.
- Cisco certifications such as CCNA or CCNP, or other industry-recognized certifications.
- Ability to script using Python or Java.
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 — Health coverage is described as broad, with medical options including PPOs, high-deductible plans, and regional HMOs. Feedback suggests robust wellness and mental-health resources, with some locations offering on-site support and second medical opinions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is highlighted through paid holidays, paid time off, and additional recharge days such as “Days for Me,” with generous volunteer time also mentioned. Feedback suggests these programs help support rest, volunteering, and critical life events.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family support appears extensive, including paid child-bonding leave, family medical leave, and caregiving resources. Observations also point to family-planning assistance and adoption or surrogacy support in some regions.
Cisco Insights
What We Do
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.
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