Consulting Engineer

Cisco

. Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timePune • IndiaSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing Data Center and networking solutions, with a strong focus on customer engagement and technical consulting. Proven ability to lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and drive measurable success in pre-sales and delivery phases.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data Center Solutions DesignL2/L3 Networking ProtocolsNexus Platforms ExperienceActive Data Center CertificationTechnical Consulting Experience

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Hard Skills

Data Center ArchitectureNetworking ProtocolsCisco ACI FabricHigh-Level DesignLow-Level DesignImplementation PlansSoftware ProgrammabilityAutomation TechnologiesVirtualization TechnologiesNetwork Integration

Soft Skills

MentoringProblem ResolutionCollaborationCustomer EngagementStrategic Consulting

Tools & Technologies

Cisco UCSHyperFlexVMwareMicrosoftKubernetesAWSAzureGoogle Cloud

Certifications & Qualifications

CCIECCNPVCP

Industry Keywords

Pre-SalesService DeliveryTechnical ConsultingNetwork SolutionsProject Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudFirewallsKubernetesVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers
Lead the strategy, design, and implementation of sophisticated Data Center and networking solutions
Own end-to-end delivery of high-impact engagements
Translate customer business requirements into scalable architectures
Partner with Cisco account teams, partners, and multifunctional collaborators to align solution designs with customer goals
Drive measurable success across pre-sales and delivery phases
Act as the primary escalation point for sophisticated problem resolution
Resolve complex issues across a broad range of technologies
Develop and contribute digital intellectual capital, repeatable delivery frameworks, and knowledge-sharing practices
Lead and drive technology design, implementation, execution, and/or optimization for projects and accounts
Mentor and develop junior engineers

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, including vPC, STP, HSRP, OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP
Strong hands-on experience with Nexus 2K/5K/7K/9K platforms
Experience leading technology design, implementation, execution, and/or optimization for projects/accounts
Proven experience designing and deploying Data Center solutions, including traditional DC standalone Nexus, Cisco VXLAN Fabric, Cisco ACI Fabric, ACI MultiPod, Multisite, and Remote Leaf architectures
Experience partnering with customers to design and implement network solutions, ensuring system integration and proactive service assurance
Active Data Center certification such as CCIE or CCNP, or equivalent vendor certification such as VCP
Experience integrating firewalls, IPS, load balancers, and WAN optimizers within Data Center solution designs
Experience building and reviewing project work, including design recommendations, High-Level Design, Low-Level Design, and Implementation/Change Management Plans
Knowledge of software programmability, automation, orchestration, and/or virtualization technologies
Experience with Cisco UCS, HyperFlex, VMware, Microsoft, and Kubernetes environments
Technical familiarity with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud from a network integration perspective
Proven ability to mentor and develop junior engineers
Experience leading high-visibility strategic consulting engagements