Consulting Engineer

Cisco Systems; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with Cisco matching

Paid parental leave

Restricted stock units

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Cisco CX Data Center Professional Services is seeking an engineer to deliver and implement data center networking solutions for global enterprise customers. You will install, configure, optimize, and automate Cisco data center infrastructure, plan upgrades, write migration plans, and present solutions to diverse stakeholders.

The role requires experience with Nexus, NX-OS, VXLAN/ACI, and scripting in Python or Ansible, along with strong communication skills and a consultative mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or equivalent and 3+ years in data center compute and networking.
• Experience with routing and switching on Cisco Nexus platforms and NX-OS.
• Experience with VXLAN or Cisco ACI.
• Scripting experience (Python, Ansible, etc.).
• Use of AI to assist with day-to-day activities and scripting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a focus on execution.
• Consultant experience is a plus.
• Professional level or equivalent certification (e.g., CCNP) expected.

Responsibilities

• Install, integrate, configure, customize, optimize and automate Cisco data center networking solutions.
• Plan and complete network upgrades and migrations.
• Write build documents and migration plans.
• Present solutions to customers remotely and in person.
• Explain technical issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Provide consultative support to customers and project managers.
• Work on multiple customer projects simultaneously.
• Travel up to 20% per year, depending on project.

Skills

Routing & Switching

VXLAN/ACI

NX-OS

Python/Ansible scripting

Consultative mindset

CCNP or equivalent

Education

BS/CS or equivalent degree

Tools

NX-OS

Cisco Nexus

Job description

The application window is expected to close on: 09/29/2026

Join Cisco’s Customer Experience (CX) Professional Services team in delivering Cisco’s outstanding data center solutions to global enterprise customers. Cisco CX data center engineers are consultant, leading service delivery efforts and mentoring other consultants within the team. As an engineer, you will help build solutions, perform implementations, and enables customer self-sufficiency on best-in-class Cisco data center networking products.

Your Impact

• Work on data center infrastructure projects where you will install, integrate, configure, customize, optimize and automate Cisco’s data center networking solutions.
• Plan and complete network upgrades and network migration activity.
• Write build documents and migration plans
• Present solutions to customers both remotely and in person
• Articulate technical issues and present information in a concise manner to both technical and non-technical personnel
• Interact and provide consultative support to customer
• Working optimally with customers and project managers
• Work on several different customer projects simultaneously
• Travel up to 20% per year, though travel may vary depending on the project.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS, CS, or University degree equivalent and 3+ years of important experience in data center compute and networking
• Experienced in with routing and switching on Cisco’s Nexus platforms and with its NXOS operating systems
• Experienced in with VXLAN or Cisco ACI
• Scripting experience (Python, Ansible, etc.)
• Use of Ai in assisting with day-to-day activities and with scripting
• Good written and verbal and communication skill
• Self-motivated with a focus on execution.
• Having consultant or consultative experience is a plus
• Equivalent relevant work experience Professional level (e.g., CCNP) or equivalent relevant certification expected

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 $95,800.00 to $126,200.00 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.

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. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. 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

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

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

New York City Metro Area:

$119,600.00 - $174,200.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$103,400.00 - $166,000.00

• For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

Cisco is an Affiative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.