Data Center Networking Solutions Consultant

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

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.