Consulting Engineer

Cisco

Consulting Engineer leading strategy, design, and implementation of Data Center solutions at Cisco. Act as trusted advisor in customer engagements and oversee technical problem resolution.

Posted 5/25/2026full-timePune • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Firewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers
Lead the strategy, design, and implementation of Data Center and networking solutions
Own end-to-end delivery of high-impact engagements
Act as the primary escalation point for sophisticated problem resolution
Develop and contribute digital intellectual capital and frameworks that elevate the entire consulting practice

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
8–12 years of relevant experience in customer-facing technical consulting, pre-sales, and/or service delivery roles
Deep knowledge of L2/L3 networking protocols and technologies (vPC, STP, HSRP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP)
Strong hands-on Nexus 2K/5K/7K/9K platform experience
Proven experience in design and deployment of Data Center solutions.
Active Data Center certification such as CCIE or CCNP
Experience integrating network services appliances (such as firewalls, IPS, load balancers, WAN optimizers) in Data Center solution designs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

L2 networking protocolsL3 networking protocolsvPCSTPHSRPOSPFEIGRPBGPNexus 2KNexus 5K

Soft Skills

technical advisorproblem resolutioncustomer-facingleadershipstrategy developmentdesign implementationengagement deliveryconsulting practice enhancement

Certifications

CCIECCNP