Network Consulting Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Sick time

401(k)

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Network Consulting Engineer to design and implement enterprise networking solutions that meet customer requirements and drive business outcomes.

You will lead upgrades, migrations, and automation initiatives using Python and AI-driven tools, collaborating with internal teams and customers to ensure solution adoption and performance optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of related experience in network consulting or technical consulting.
• Professional-level certification such as CCNP or equivalent.
• Experience with Cisco network controllers such as Catalyst Center or SD-WAN.
• Proven ability to design, deploy, and troubleshoot complex enterprise networking solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise networking solutions to 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 complex issues.
• Develop and share technical content, best practices, and playbooks to empower customers and improve Cisco's delivery methodology.
• Travel 25% of the time to customer sites.

Skills

CCNP or equivalent

Network design & troubleshooting

Python automation

Cisco SD-WAN

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Catalyst Center

SD-WAN

Job description

life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k)

The application window is expected to close on: 10/30/2026

Meet the Team

Our Network Consulting Engineer team is dedicated to delivering innovative Cisco networking solutions that drive customer success and business transformation. We collaborate closely with cross-functional groups such as Customer Success, Sales, Support, Product, and Engineering to ensure a seamless and unified customer experience. The team is composed of experienced engineers who bring deep technical expertise, a passion for automation and AI, and a commitment to continuous learning. With a dynamic and supportive culture, we thrive on solving complex challenges and driving impactful outcomes for our customers. Joining this team means being part of a forward-thinking group that embraces cutting-edge technologies and fosters professional growth.

Your Impact

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 to enhance efficiency and innovation. Collaborate proactively with internal teams and customers to ensure solution adoption, optimize performance, and resolve complex technical issues. Develop and share technical content, best practices, and playbooks to empower customers and improve Cisco's delivery methodology. Drive customer trust and success by aligning solutions with their goals and leveraging market insights to differentiate Cisco offerings.

In this role you will be required to travel 25% of the time to the customer site.

Minimum Qualification

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• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of related experience in network consulting or technical consulting.
• Professional-level certification such as CCNP or equivalent.
• Experience with Cisco network controllers such as Catalyst Center or SD-WAN.
• Proven ability to design, deploy, and troubleshoot complex enterprise networking solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

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 $116,000.00 to $156,700.00 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 continuous 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 ofunused sick timecarried forwardfrom one calendar yearto 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:

$137,200.00 - $213,500.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$129,200.00 - $191,000.00

* 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.