Consulting Engineer - Data Center (Japanese speaking)

Cisco Systems; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems Malaysia is seeking a highly experienced Consulting Engineer to lead strategy, design, and implementation of sophisticated Data Center and networking solutions. You will own end-to-end delivery, translating customer requirements into scalable architectures while shaping technology transitions at the highest levels.

The role demands deep L2/L3 networking expertise, hands-on Nexus experience, and a strong background in Cisco VXLAN Fabric and ACI Fabric.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent; 8–12 years in customer-facing technical consulting, pre-sales, or service delivery.
• Deep knowledge of L2/L3 networking protocols (vPC, STP, HSRP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP) with hands-on Nexus platform experience.
• Experience designing and deploying Data Center solutions including Cisco VXLAN Fabric and Cisco ACI Fabric architectures.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Cisco account teams and partners to align designs with customer goals and drive success across pre-sales and delivery.
• Act as escalation point for complex technical issues across a broad range of technologies.
• Develop reusable delivery frameworks and knowledge-sharing practices for the consulting practice.
• Lead design, implementation, and optimization of Data Center projects to accelerate outcomes.
• Design and implement network solutions ensuring seamless integration and proactive service assurance.
• Integrate services appliances (firewalls, IPS, load balancers, WAN optimizers) in Data Center designs.
• Produce Design recommendations, High-Level and Low-Level Design, and Implementation/Change Management Plans.

Skills

L2/L3 networking

Nexus 2K/5K/7K/9K

VXLAN Fabric

Cisco ACI Fabric

Automation: Python/Ansible/Terraform

UCS/HyperFlex

VMware

Kubernetes

Multi-cloud: AWS/Azure/Google Cloud

Mentoring

Japanese language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

CCIE/CCNP or equivalent Data Center certification

Tools

Cisco NX-OS

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

As a Consulting Engineer, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers, leading the strategy, design, and implementation of sophisticated Data Center and networking solutions that directly accelerate business outcomes. You will own end-to-end delivery of high-impact engagements, translating customer business requirements into scalable architectures while influencing technology transitions at the highest levels.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with Cisco account teams, partners, and multi-functional collaborators to align solution designs with customer goals, driving measurable success across pre-sales and delivery phases
• Act as the primary escalation point for sophisticated problem resolution, demonstrating deep technical expertise to resolve sophisticated issues across a broad range of technologies
• Develop and contribute digital intellectual capital, repeatable delivery frameworks, and knowledge-sharing practices that elevate the entire consulting practice
• Lead and drive technology design, implementation, execution, and/or optimization for projects/accounts to accelerate customer outcomes
• Design and implement network solutions, ensuring seamless system integration and proactive service assurance
• Integrate network services appliances (such as firewalls, IPS, load balancers, WAN optimizers) within Data Center solution designs
• Build and review project work including Design recommendations, High-Level Design, Low-Level Design, Implementation/Change Management Plans

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent, with 8–12 years of relevant experience in customer-facing technical consulting, pre-sales, and/or service delivery roles
• Deep knowledge of L2/L3 networking protocols and technologies (vPC, STP, HSRP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP) with strong hands‑on Nexus 2K/5K/7K/9K platform experience
• Proven experience in design and deployment of Data Center solutions including traditional DC standalone Nexus design, Cisco VXLAN Fabric and Cisco ACI Fabric solutions using ACI MultiPod/Multisite/Remote Leaf Fabric architectures
• Active Data Center certification such as CCIE or CCNP, or equivalent vendor certification (e.g. VCP)
• Experience integrating network services appliances (such as firewalls, IPS, load balancers, WAN optimizers) within Data Center solution designs
• Preferred: Knowledge of software programmability, automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform and so on), orchestration, and/or virtualization technologies
• Preferred: Experience with compute, virtualization, and container environments including Cisco UCS, HyperFlex, VMware, Microsoft, and Kubernetes
• Preferred: Technical familiarity with multi‑cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud from a network integration perspective
• Preferred: Proven ability to mentor and develop junior engineers, with experience leading high‑visibility strategic consulting engagements
• Preferred: Fluency in Japanese to manage and support customers in Japan

About us

The Customer Experience (CX) team is a group of extraordinary technical guides whose main focus is delivering a world‑class customer experience by solving the toughest business challenges with network‑centric solutions. We accelerate customer and partner success through ground breaking technology design, implementation, and optimization across a broad range of Cisco technologies. Our team collaborates closely with Cisco account teams, partners, and multi‑functional groups to drive meaningful technology transitions and deliver real business outcomes. We are a high‑performing, globally connected team with a strong culture of continuous learning, mentorship, and knowledge sharing.