Consulting Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco

. Drive transformation of current and future network architecture for customers .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $142,900 - $190,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Cisco networking, including design, deployment, and resolution of complex network issues. Possesses a strong ability to lead teams and advocate for customer innovation while delivering Cisco standard methodologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cisco NetworkingCCNP-Level ExperienceSecurity+ CertificationCrisis ManagementEnterprise Networking

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Hard Skills

Network ArchitectureNetwork InfrastructureData SecurityCloud SolutionsRouting and Switching

Soft Skills

LeadershipAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunicationInfluencing

Tools & Technologies

Cisco Standard MethodologiesCisco Engineering

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD TS/SCI Security ClearanceSecurity+ Certification

Industry Keywords

U.S. Government Classified EnvironmentsVeterans and Military Service MembersCrisis ManagementCustomer InnovationDynamic Strategic Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudSwitchingTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive transformation of current and future network architecture for customers
Work directly with customers and gain experience and exposure into their networks
Collaborate on projects impacting veterans and military service members
Work on network infrastructures
Deliver business and technology solutions involving data, security, mobility, and cloud
Lead, influence, and guide teams through design, deployment, analysis, and resolution of complex network issues
Deliver Cisco standard methodologies within customer infrastructure
Serve as a liaison between Cisco Engineering and customers
Advocate for customer innovation and communicate upcoming Cisco technology to customers
Provide high-level crisis management with customers and partners
Travel locally up to 10% as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a U.S. Person: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee
Must be able to perform work on U.S. Government classified environments on U.S. soil
Must possess a current U.S. Government DoD TS/SCI with CI Polygraph Security Clearance
Must live within commuting distance of the Washington, DC and Herndon, VA area
Must be able to work onsite 4 days per week
Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience in Cisco networking
Experience across Enterprise Networking, Security, or Data Center
CCNP-level experience with Cisco Enterprise Network Routing and Switching platforms
Security+ certification
Ability to lead, articulate a vision, influence, and guide teams in dynamic strategic environments
Ability to design, deploy, analyze, and resolve complex network issues
Preferred: experience delivering Cisco standard methodologies within customer infrastructure
Preferred: ability to lead or guide Cisco, Customer, and Partner teams
Preferred: strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Preferred: ability to provide high-level crisis management
Preferred: capacity to articulate a vision that inspires change

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
Paid birthday day off
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid personal wellness days
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies
Performance-based incentive pay for employees on sales plans