2024826 Consulting Engineering Technical Leader

020 Cisco Systems, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 143,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Life insurance

RSU grants

Paid time off

Sick time

Volunteer days

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Technical Leader to transform customer network architectures and deliver critical solutions. You will work directly with customers, gaining exposure to diverse networks and projects that impact veterans and military personnel.

The role requires active DoD TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph, CCNP-level Cisco experience, and the ability to lead teams in complex environments. Onsite work in the DC/Herndon area is expected, with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Active DoD TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required.
• Minimum 5 years in Cisco networking (Enterprise, Security or Data Center).
• CCNP-level experience with routing and switching; Sec+ certification.
• Ability to lead and guide teams in complex network environments.

Responsibilities

• Transform current and future network architecture for customers.
• Collaborate with customers to deliver network and security solutions.
• Drive projects affecting veterans and military service members.

Skills

DoD TS/SCI

Cisco networking

CCNP

Security+

Leadership

Job description

The application window is expected to close on: 10/29/2026 The successful applicant will be performing work on US Government classified environments, and therefore, must be a U.S. Person (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee). This position will perform work that the U.S. government has specified can only be performed by a U.S. citizen on U.S. soil. The successful applicant must have a current U.S. Government DOD TS/SCI with CI Polygraph Security Clearance. Must live within commuting distance and be able to work onsite 4 days per week in the Washington DC and Herndon, VA area. Up to 10% local travel, as needed.

Meet the Team

Our Technical Leaders are an integral part of the Customer Experience (CX) team delivering Business Critical Services to our customers! We combine the power of Cisco Analytics and Knowledge with the outstanding technical expertise and consulting (that’s you) to drive value, innovation, and adoption in our customer’s network. We help them to reduce risk, drive innovation, and enhance their network to meet business objectives. We are the customer’s trusted advisor and expert, helping the customer understand their network, reduce risks, and take advantage of the technology. We work closely with Cisco Engineering to advocate for innovation for our customer and as a liaison, share what is coming with our customers to help them be the groundbreakers of technology.

Your Impact

As a Technical Leader, you will help drive the effort to transform our current and future network architecture for our customers. You will work directly with our customers and gain direct experience and exposure into their networks. You will collaborate on a variety of projects that have a real impact on the lives of veterans and military service members. We will value your ideas and perspective on how to get things done. You will work on network infrastructures and help to deliver business solutions and technology solutions from data, security, mobility, and cloud.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess an active DoD TS/SCI with CI Polygraph security clearance.
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience in Cisco networking (a combination of Enterprise Networking, Security, or Data Center).
• CCNP-level experience with Cisco Enterprise Network Routing and Switching platforms as well as Sec + certification.
• Ability to lead, articulate a vision, influence and guide teams in dynamic strategic environments through the design, deployment, analysis, and resolution of complex networks issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Be experienced delivering Cisco standard methodologies within our customer's infrastructure.
• Be able to demonstrate the ability to lead or guide teams made up of Cisco, Customer and Partner members in the analysis and resolution of complex network problems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to solve technical problems.
• Be experienced delivering Cisco standard methodologies within our customer's infrastructure.
• Ability to provide high-level crisis management through anticipation of issues, problems or events and actively resolving with the Customer and Partners.
• Have the capacity to see and articulate a vision that inspires change!

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Why Cisco?

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada

The starting salary range posted for this position is $142,900.00 to $190,100.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

Benefits and Perks

• U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.
• Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
• U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies: 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year‑end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full‑time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below

• New York City Metro Area: $160,800.00 - $253,200.00
• Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $142,900.00 - $246,200.00

Cisconians power the future

Cisconians power the future. We make impact as a team, innovating fast and fearlessly to create meaningful solutions on a large scale. The depth and breadth of our technology doesn't just benefit our customers – it also means limitless opportunities for us to experiment and learn. We understand the power each of our unique backgrounds bring when we work together. Because of that, we have a global network of thinkers, doers, experts, and curious creators who help one another do their life’s best work.