Senior Network Automation & AI Engineer

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

Job summary

Cisco in Richardson, TX 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, leveraging Python and AI‑driven tools.

Collaborate with internal teams and customers to ensure solution adoption, optimize performance, and resolve complex technical issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of related experience in network/technical consulting.
• CCNP or equivalent certification required.
• Experience with Cisco network controllers such as Catalyst Center or SD-WAN; ability to design, deploy and troubleshoot complex enterprise networks.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise networking solutions meeting customer requirements and outcomes.
• Lead upgrades, migrations, and automation initiatives using Python and AI‑driven tools.
• Collaborate with internal teams and customers to ensure adoption, performance optimization, and issue resolution.
• Develop technical content, best practices, and playbooks to improve Cisco’s delivery methodology.

Skills

Software programmability

Automation

Orchestration

Virtualization

DevOps

AI Ops

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CCNP or equivalent

Tools

Catalyst Center

SD-WAN

Job description

Cisco in Richardson, TX 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, leveraging Python and AI‑driven tools.

Collaborate with internal teams and customers to ensure solution adoption, optimize performance, and resolve complex technical issues.