Consulting Engineer - Routing & Switching 1X2

Job Description

What you will do:Come join the Migration team in the GDC focusing on all SP and Enterprise technologies as a Consulting Engineer, Services. 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, youre well positioned to become a trusted advisor capable of building solid, long-term relationships with customers. If you have third party (non-cisco) knowledge then it is a definite plus.Who you will work with:The Global Delivery Center provides flexible and innovative ways to help meet customer needs while improving profitability for Customer Experience (CX) delivery teams. GDC s highly technical, global resources support customer engagements in all theaters acting as a flawless delivery partner to AS practice and theatre teams.These capabilities expand Ciscos technical reach across all Cisco architectures. Through our network of Global Delivery Centers (GDCs) we enable delivery of innovative services and solutions. Our collaborative delivery model drives scalability, efficiency and innovation across the AS organization.GDCs are located in strategic regions around the Bangalore, Pune, Dalian (China), Mexico City, Krakow (Poland) and Raleigh (USA) - enabling a more consistent and relevant customer experience across barriers of time zone, language and local laws.Who you are:

• Experience on product lines like CRS-1/CRS-3/CRS-X, GSR 12000, 7600, ASR9K/ASR1K, 7200, Catalyst 6500/4500/3850 . Engineer must be very experienced in using the latest ASR9K line cards and must have internal product and/or Architecture knowledge.
• Nexus 7K/5K/2K product lines will be an added advantage.
• Essential Skills on Carrier Ethernet/Metro Ethernet Design/Integration/Implementation with hands-on experience on Cisco ( ASR9K , ASR 901/902/920, ME 34xx ) , Juniper ( M/MX- Series ) will be required.
• Experience Implementing /Supporting Layer 2 implementation of Metro-Ethernet services on a hybrid network comprising of Cisco ASR9K/7609s , Juniper M/T/MX- Series will be key.
• Experience with implementation of VPLS (Metro Ethernet) and VPRN services, QoS on above Cisco / Juniper platforms will be desirable.
• Working knowledge and experience BGP, OSPF, ISIS, IP/MPLS, QoS, MPLS Traffic Engineering, IPv6, Multicast is a must.
• 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 at least 2000+ hours of migration windows and migration projects involving ASR9K and MPLS. 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 and have experience in writing high test and implementation / Migration plans.
• Skills and experience in working independently, determining methods and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and team work skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience on product lines like 7600, ASR9K, 7200, Catalyst 6500/4500/3850. Engineer must be very experienced in using the latest line cards and must have internal product and/or Architecture knowledge.
• Essential Skills on Design/Integration/Implementation with hands-on experience on Cisco routers and swtiches will be required.
• Experience Implementing /Supporting Layer 2, Layer 3 implementations will be key.
• Deep working knowledge and experience BGP, OSPF, ISIS, IP/MPLS, QoS, MPLS Traffic Engineering, IPv6, Multicast is a must.
• Deep Hands-on experience in Installation, Configuration and troubleshooting and/or Network Solution designing of Cisco Routers and switches.
• Must have hands-on experience of 5-7 yrs on Cisco(CSCO).
• 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 and have experience in writing high test and implementation / Migration plans.
• Skills and experience in working independently, determining methods and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and team work skills.

Desired Skills

• Prefer at least 5-7 years of relevant experience with undergrad degree in Engineering and/or IT areas
• CCNP R&S/SP desired, CCIE (SP) Preferred.
• Deep Hands-on experience in Installation, Configuration and troubleshooting and/or Network Solution designing of Cisco Routers and switches.
• Competitive Certifications and knowledge (Juniper, Alcatel/Lucent, Huawei) a definite plus.
• Publications and documentation Job would entail documentation of certain technical activities. Examples of any published or created documents would be helpful.

Why Cisco:The Internet of Everything is a phenomenon driving new opportunities for Cisco and its transforming our customers businesses worldwide. We are pioneers and have been since the early days of connectivity. Today, we are building teams that are expanding our technology solutions in the mobile, cloud, security, IT, and big data spaces, including software and consulting services. As Cisco delivers the network that powers the Internet, we are connecting the unconnected. Imagine creating unprecedented disruption. Your revolutionary ideas will impact everything from retail, healthcare, and entertainment, to public and private sectors, and far beyond. Collaborate with like-minded innovators in a fun and flexible culture that has earned Cisco global recognition as a Great Place To Work. With roughly 10 billion connected things in the world now and over 50 billion estimated in the future, your career has exponential possibilities at Cisco.,

Keyskills :
cisco routerslab testingmigration projectslayer 2customer auditslayer 3data validationbig datatechnical writingcustomer experience