Description
The Customer Proof of Concepts Engineer is an SE role responsible for developing, planning, designing, delivering, and coordinating Customer Proof of Concept Labs across various Cisco architectures and solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Project Management (10%): Identify and prioritize project tasks, organize and communicate project goals and objectives.
- Engineering (50%): Design, develop, document, and deliver content across Cisco architectures, including Enterprise Networking, Data Center, SD-WAN, Security, and Cloud.
- Platform Design (20%): Document and plan projects, use standard design templates and tools, and justify designs.
- Support (10%): Serve as the first point of contact for escalations, work with account teams, partners, and customers to ensure successful POC delivery.
- Other (5%): Work as a 3rd party liaison and independent content developer.
Requirements:
- CCNP/CCIE level or equivalent experience
- Multi-architecture Cisco experience
- AI-assisted engineering skills with tools like Claude Code and Cursor
- Strong Routing, Switching, and Security background
- Experience with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN, Cisco Software Defined Access, and Cloud Networking
- Project management and time management abilities
Desired Skills:
- Automation, Splunk, and AI skills
- Programming and scripting skills in languages like Go, Python, Ruby, and Powershell
- Experience with Virtual Infrastructures, Test Tools, and Cisco Security products