Enterprise Network Consulting Engineer — Automation & AI

Cisco Systems, Inc; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 116,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with Cisco matching

Paid parental leave

Short and long-term disability

Basic life insurance

Grants of Cisco restricted stock units

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Network Consulting Engineer to design and implement enterprise networking solutions, lead upgrades and migrations, and drive automation initiatives using Python and AI-driven tools.

Travel ~25% to customer sites and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adoption and performance optimization. The role emphasizes developing content, playbooks, and best practices to elevate Cisco’s delivery methodology while building trust and aligning solutions with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of related experience in network consulting or technical consulting.
• CCNP or equivalent certification.
• Experience with Cisco network controllers such as Catalyst Center or SD-WAN.
• Proven ability to design, deploy, and troubleshoot complex enterprise networking solutions.
• Strong knowledge of software programmability, automation, orchestration, virtualization, DevOps, and AI Ops.
• Certification in DevOps, e.g., Cisco DevNet.
• Experience leveraging AI and automation to optimize workflows and delivery practices.
• Excellent consultative and customer relationship skills.
• Demonstrated thought leadership in networking technology and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise networking solutions that meet customer requirements and drive business outcomes.
• Lead sophisticated network upgrades, migrations, and automation initiatives using Python and AI-driven tools.
• Collaborate with internal teams and customers to ensure solution adoption, optimize performance, and resolve issues.
• Develop and share technical content, best practices, and playbooks to empower customers and improve Cisco’s delivery.
• Drive customer trust by aligning solutions with goals and market insights.

Skills

Network consulting

Software programmability

Automation

Orchestration

Virtualization

DevOps

AI Ops

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CCNP or equivalent certification

Tools

Catalyst Center

SD-WAN

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Network Consulting Engineer to design and implement enterprise networking solutions, lead upgrades and migrations, and drive automation initiatives using Python and AI-driven tools.

Travel ~25% to customer sites and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adoption and performance optimization. The role emphasizes developing content, playbooks, and best practices to elevate Cisco’s delivery methodology while building trust and aligning solutions with