Network Systems Engineer (On-Site)
About The Position
Join the Alpha Network Services team within Cisco IT, a critical group dedicated to delivering Infrastructure Services. We partner with internal Cisco business units and specialized departments to evaluate and test the latest products and services before First Customer Shipment (FCS). Collaborate with passionate, innovative IT networking professionals committed to quality and customer success. Alpha’s mission is to enable customers to deliver fully tested end products validated on a customized network parallel to Cisco IT’s production environment. As a Network Systems Engineer, you will develop, implement, maintain, and optimize network systems to ensure reliable, secure connectivity. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support network infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and implement automation and security measures.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience combined with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.
- Experience with Enterprise class networking hardware and platforms
- Proficiency in network protocols (TCP/IP and Routing Protocols), routing, switching, and wireless technologies.
- Experience with network monitoring and network diagnostic tools.
- Familiarity with network security principles and best practices.
- Skilled in root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and diagnosing complex network operations.
Nice To Haves
- CCNA or CCNP Enterprise certification, or willingness to obtain.
- Experience with Cisco hardware/platforms, including IOS, IOS-XE and Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly Cisco DNA Center).
- Strong Python skills, particularly for API interaction and network automation scripting.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and git cli/repository usage.
- Experience with ThousandEyes or similar network performance analytics tools.
- Excellent time management, attention to detail, and follow-through.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to influence and collaborate with technical teams and managers.
Responsibilities
- Support and manage core network components, including Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and out-of-band (OOB) networks.
- Maintain network security by managing access controls, applying updates, and enforcing organizational policies.
- Resolve network installation and configuration issues; support problem identification and root cause analysis.
- Assist with network installation projects and provide training support.
- Take ownership of assigned network tasks and contribute to team efforts.
- Facilitate effective communication within the network team and with customers.
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
- paid parental leave
- short and long-term disability coverage
- basic life insurance
- 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
- 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees (non-exempt)
- flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
