Cisco Datacenter Consulting Engineer 

Germany, Berlin, Berlin 

104529323

While reading our job description, please remember - we understand from experience that not ticking every box on the skills sections stops many from applying. You should apply if you feel you are the right person for the job and have the aptitude to learn and deliver results

Who You’ll Work With

You will collaborate with strategic customers to deliver projects in the field of Datacenter design, implementation, performance engineering, problem resolution and automation;

Who You Are

The Team is comprised of Network Automation Architects and Network Engineers who work on a customer’s Network Architecture, Software Integration, automation & orchestration projects. The work activities include:

• Translate business requirements into solution design
• Work with customers to plan, design, configure and/or diagnose Cisco’s suite of products, services, and solutions.
• Align technical solutions to customer business outcomes.
• Build simulations in test labs to resolve sophisticated problems and validate designs/solutions.
• Advise customer on possible Automation solution options.
• Contribute to the design of the solution.
• Implementation of solution using Cisco and 3rd party products with potential extensions and customizations, package and deploy solution in the target environments.
• Provide day-2 support and ongoing optimization.

You should also be able to perform the following activities:

• Collect the current state of the Customer’s technical and operational environment, including comprehension of solution requirements collection & documentation.
• Collaboratively help build the vision and strategy for desired Customer outcomes, both near- and long-term
• Crystallize the current and future state into an overall Automation architectural blueprint for the Customer, including solution architecture & design documentation.
• Implement complex Network automation solutions, including software packaging, integration, deployment, customization, system and customer acceptance testing for the customer’s software solution

Desired Skills

You must have some of the following skillsets:

• Customer facing experience related to DC solutions and/or software development projects in the Networking Domain.
• Experience with planning, design and implementation of ACI and/or VXLAN networks
• Hands-on experience with programming languages such as Javascript, Java, Python, GoLang.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes and Microservices Architecture.
• Working knowledge of network & software configuration tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Chef/Puppet, Saltstack.
• Exposure to networking architectures including DC, WAN, Campus, is a plus.
• Cisco Certifications (e.g. CCNP, Devnet, CCIE) would be very favourable.

Our Benefits

Get ready to join Cisco, where we prioritize a positive work environment and team support. Our extensive benefits package includes:

• Wellness: We offer global support for your physical, mental, and financial health, including five wellness learning paths and the Cisco Mind Set mindfulness program.
• Support Services: We're here to support you with assistance for services such as childcare and elder care, along with counseling, personal support, and access to expert medical opinions for complex health matters.
• Work-Life Benefits: We've got perks to simplify your life, including thoughtful resources for parents. And for growing families, we celebrate your journey with a special gift.
• Time Off: Take advantage of PTO, extra personal time, birthday leave, and emergency time off to maintain a healthy balance.
• Volunteering: Make an impact with 10 paid Time2Give days to support your favorite causes.
• Rewards: Enjoy stock discounts, monetary recognition for great work, and referral bonuses.
• Professional Growth: Boost your career with our extensive training and development opportunities.