UK Security-Cleared Networking Consulting Engineer

Cisco Systems, Inc; London Borough of Hounslow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. seeks a Consulting Engineer to join the UK Customer Experience team. This role focuses on designing and implementing network-centric solutions with a security-forward posture for national-scale customers.

A UK Security Clearance is required or obtainable, reflecting the role's sensitive environments in London and beyond. You will contribute to cutting-edge Cisco technologies, leverage automation, and drive outcomes for complex customer environments while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent, with 5+ years in customer-facing technical consulting or delivery.
• Deep knowledge of L2/L3 networking protocols and Catalyst router/switch platforms.
• Experience designing and deploying SDA and SD-WAN solutions.
• Experience integrating network services appliances (firewalls, IPS, load balancers, WAN optimizers).
• Professional certifications (e.g., CCNP, Cisco DevNet) expected.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Cisco technologies for large, complex networks.
• Apply innovative technology to solve business problems and deliver scalable services.
• Integrate AI and automation into delivery practices to automate deployments.
• Analyze network performance and propose optimization options.
• Support the team in resolving complex issues across multiple technologies.
• Develop reusable delivery frameworks and contribute knowledge sharing.
• Provide feedback to Engineering and Product to influence roadmaps.

Skills

L2/L3 networking

Catalyst design & deployment

SDA & SD-WAN

Firewall/IPS/Load balancers/WAN optim

Network automation (Python)

CCNP or Cisco DevNet

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. seeks a Consulting Engineer to join the UK Customer Experience team. This role focuses on designing and implementing network-centric solutions with a security-forward posture for national-scale customers.

A UK Security Clearance is required or obtainable, reflecting the role's sensitive environments in London and beyond. You will contribute to cutting-edge Cisco technologies, leverage automation, and drive outcomes for complex customer environments while collaborating with