- Responsible for delivering Cisco advanced Services in the domain of Routing & switching, which includes Advisory, Implementation and Migration services, within large Enterprise or Service Provider environments.
- Provides mentorship and oversight to team members giving technical support for customers during software and hardware upgrades.
- Delivers migration plans, with a detailed understanding on networked applications and related dependencies
- Leverages consultative approaches in building relationships with SMEs, for internal and external, to develop solutions.
- Interacts with Cisco's customers working within an extended cross-functional team including project manager and account team members (Products and Services Sales; Systems and Consulting Systems Engineers).
- Creates customer result documentation including Design documents, Migration Plan and Test Plans for the campus networks.
- Participates and facilitates design workshops and delivers consultancy services to customer.
- Works to understand the changing business needs and help aligning team goals to provide significant solutions for our customers.
- Works, with both internal and external teams, to come up with ways to optimize processes, and to improve productivity using automation wherever possible
- Demonstrates thought leadership in solving customer's technology challenges and helps achieve their business outcomes.
- Acts as the technical Lead for most complex deployments and as a technical team leader in key engagements.
- Builds trusted relationships with customers & stakeholders
- Collaborates in the process of capturing, developing, sharing, and effectively using organizational knowledge and lead knowledge management in the area of Collaboration Services.
- Drive technology design, implementation, execution and/or optimization for projects/accounts to accelerate customer outcomes
- Assist customers with integration and implementation of tools, systems and service assurance for Cisco technologies
- Support presale activities and translate business requirements into solution design
- Drive customer technology transitions, influencing solution architectures and services
- Experience on Enterprise product lines like 2900, Cat 3600, 3800, 4500, 6500ASR1K, 7200, ISR 4400.
- Cat9k, SD-WAN product lines knowledge.
- Crucia Skills on Enterprise Brach/Campus Design/Integration/Implementation with hands-on experience on Cisco Cat switch series along with ISR WAN series will be required.
- Experience Implementing /Supporting Layer 2 & Layer 3 (VXLAN) implementation of campus network comprising of Cisco Cat 9k, ISR4k, Cat4500 and will be key.
- Experience with designing L2 and L3 vlan's along with network segmentation on above Cisco platforms will be desirable.
- Working knowledge and experience VLANs, VXLANs, WAN, OSPF, ISIS, QoS, IPv6, Multicast.
- Prior Experience with SDA, DNAC and SD-WAN Viptela will be preferred.
- Deep Hands-on experience in Installation, Configuration and troubleshooting and/or Network Solution designing of Cisco Routers and switches. Typical Deliverables includes but not limited to- customer audits, config translations & features; Automated/Scripted discovery audit & data validation of connected/end devices; Optional Lab testing / validation services for service/feature interop.
- Engineer must have experience of least 2000+ hours of migration windows and migration projects involving campus network. On-site or Remote migration support; High-level methodologies, MOP generation & As-Built documentation; Phased approach starting with 8-10 chassis – controlled, validated & careful migration is critical; Fully audit & own configuration translations services & ensure service readiness for migrations.
- Must have hands-on experience of 5-7 yrs on Cisco(CSCO). Alcatel Lucent (ALU) or Juniper ( JNPR) platforms, Ericsson, Extreme or any competitor knowledge will be a definite plus.
- A good communications skill is a must. Must have a demonstrated ability to relate to customer representatives at various levels.
- Must have good technical writing skills in Microsoft Word & Excel and have experience in writing high test and implementation / Migration plans.
- Coding or Scripting skills would be an added advantage
- Skills and experience in working independently, resolving methods and procedures.
- Good interpersonal and collaboration skills.
- Requires BS/BE/B.Tech degree or equivalent.
- 8+ years of related experience in IT industry.
- 6 to 8 years of experience in Cisco R&S technologies.
- Certified Expertise in Routing and Switching (CCNP or equivalent, CCIE desired).
- Certified in Process Areas (ITIL/ TOGAF/ ISO) Working Knowledge in Quality Systems and Industry Standards.
- Working exposure in at least two Industry Verticals/Domains. Experience in Banking sector will be preferred.
Consulting Engineer - Bengaluru, India - Cisco
Description
Who are we
The CX (Customer Experience) Delivery Centers provides flexible and innovative ways to help meet customer needs while improving profitability for Customer Experience delivery teams. CX Centers highly technical, global resources support customer engagements in all theaters acting as a flawless delivery partner to Customer Experience theatre teams.
These capabilities expand Cisco's technical reach across all Cisco architectures. Through our network of CX Delivery Centers (GDCs) we enable delivery of innovative services and solutions. Our collaborative delivery model drives scalability, efficiency and innovation across the Services organization.
CX Centers are located in strategic regions around the globe - Bangalore, Dalian, Mexico City, Krakow and Raleigh - enabling a more consistent and relevant customer experience across barriers of time zone, language and local regulations.
Who you will work with
CX - Migration Services Team
Come join the Migration team in the CX Centers focusing on all SP and Enterprise technologies as a Network Consulting Engineer. We need a creative problem solver, comfortable with challenging the status quo and rapidly responding to escalated issues. With a seasoned mix of broad and deep networking knowledge and specific area expertise, as well as excellent Customer Relationship Leadership skills, you're well positioned to become a trusted advisor capable of building solid, long-term engagement with customers. If you have competitive knowledge, then it is a plus.
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