Consulting Engineering Technical Leader – Service Provider

Cisco

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

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

Core Competencies

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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, while providing high-level crisis management and delivering Cisco standard methodologies. Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively with customers and partners in dynamic environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cisco Networking ExperienceCCNP-Level ExpertiseComplex Network Problem ResolutionCrisis Management SkillsService Provider Networking Experience

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Hard Skills

Network DesignNetwork DeploymentNetwork AnalysisComplex Problem ResolutionMPLSBGPSegment RoutingSRv6IOS-XRASR 9000

Soft Skills

LeadershipAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingInfluencingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD TS/SCI Security ClearanceCisco CCNP Certification

Industry Keywords

Enterprise NetworkingService Provider NetworkingCrisis ManagementCisco Standard MethodologiesCustomer Infrastructure

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudiOSTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive transformation of current and future network architecture for customers
Serve as a trusted advisor to Cisco customers and gain direct exposure to their networks
Collaborate on projects impacting veterans and military service members
Work on network infrastructures and deliver business and technology solutions across data, security, mobility, and cloud
Lead or guide Cisco, customer, and partner teams in analyzing and resolving complex network problems
Design, deploy, analyze, and resolve complex network issues
Deliver Cisco standard methodologies within customer infrastructures
Anticipate and resolve issues, problems, or events through high-level crisis management
Collaborate with Cisco Engineering to advocate for customer innovation
Act as a liaison to share emerging Cisco technology with customers

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 the work on U.S. soil
Current U.S. Government DoD TS/SCI or Top Secret with SCI Eligibility security clearance required
Must live within commuting distance of and work onsite 4 days a week at Ft. Meade, Maryland
Minimum 7 years of demonstrated experience in Cisco networking, combining Enterprise Networking and/or Service Provider experience
CCNP-level experience with Cisco Enterprise Networking and Service Provider technologies
Experience designing, deploying, analyzing, and resolving complex network issues
Ability to lead, articulate a vision, influence, and guide teams in dynamic strategic environments
Ability to lead or guide Cisco, customer, and partner teams in analyzing and resolving complex network problems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience delivering Cisco standard methodologies within customer infrastructure
Ability to provide high-level crisis management and actively resolve issues with customers and partners
Service provider networking experience focused on MPLS, BGP, Segment Routing, SRv6, IOS-XR, ASR 9000, and NCS/IOS XR

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, subject to continued employment and vesting periods
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees, subject to availability and business limitations
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 annually
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