Why You'll Love Working at Cisco

　　As part of the Cisco team, you will join an innovative organization that is shaping the future of the Internet. We believe that the Internet is a powerful convergence point that enriches lives and helps create meaningful connections. At Cisco, your innovative ideas won't stay on the drawing board; they will be transformed into dynamic, real-world solutions.

　　You will have the opportunity to collaborate with Cisco's leadership team, gain mentorship, and build relationships with colleagues who share your passion for connecting the world. Our team values its clients, enjoys having fun, and is committed to changing lives within our local communities. Join us and prepare to be encouraged and inspired.

　　Your Role as a Cisco Solutions Validation Services (SVS) Engineer

　　In this role, you will be dedicated to customer-specific solution validation. Your responsibilities will include fine-tuning and testing designs, implementing security processes, controls, and configurations in an automated manner across a broad range of cutting-edge technologies.

　　Working with advanced security products, particularly our Firepower NGFW (Sourcefire) product line, you will have the opportunity to validate customer-specific solutions. Your work will positively impact Cisco customers every day.

　　Your Team

　　As part of Cisco's Solution’s Validations Services Team (SVS), you will be amongst a group of elite technical specialists. SVS is committed to helping customers validate and deploy their business solutions effectively while ensuring a top-tier customer experience.

　　The SVS Security team, where your role lies, comprises technologists passionate about various subjects. Our culture thrives on collaboration and teamwork, and we continue to grow to better serve our Fortune 100 customers.

　　Who You Are

　　You excel at troubleshooting system, software, and networking problems and have an affinity for reproducing customer issues in a lab environment.

　　Documenting and creating customer-specific deliverables is a passion of yours, and you have the skills to lead complex technical discussions.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent work experience

　　2-3 years of customer support experience

　　Excellent written and verbal communication skills

　　Strong people skills and ability to collaborate effectively

　　Experience with Linux / UNIX command line tools / environment; Perl and/or bash shell scripting

　　Intermediate to advanced knowledge of TCP/IP networking, network protocol, and packet analysis

　　Familiarity with Snort or another intrusion detection system

　　Experience in at least one of the following areas: Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Firewalls, Cisco Next Gen Firepower IPS (NGIPS), Cisco Next Gen Firepower Firewall (NGFW), Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD), Cisco FireAmp (Advanced Malware protection), Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC), Cisco Security Manager (CSM), Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco Secure Integrated Software (IOS Firewalls), SSL (Security Sockets Layer) and SSH (Secure Shell), VPN and IPSEC protocols

　　Desired Skills

　　Experience with MySQL or another SQL database

　　Experience with Active Directory or other LDAP implementations

　　Experience with Snort / Python / Virtualization (VMware, Azure, AWS etc, Docker, GIT) / Wireshark / Linux / Windows

　　Automation of monitoring for security, using tools like Prometheus, Splunk, DataDog, etc.

　　Cybersecurity-related certification(s), such as CCSP, CISSP, CISM, CEH

　　Why Choose Cisco?

　　At Cisco, every internet connection around the world touches our technology. We are optimistic about the Internet's potential to connect people in meaningful ways. Our technology secures data traveling at light speed across connections, but what sets us apart is our ability to make things happen. We help healthcare providers, educational institutions, and businesses of all sizes connect with their stakeholders. We enable people to access digital skills and connect remote parts of the world through 5G and other technologies.

　　Our team culture is supportive, and we celebrate each other's accomplishments, both big and small. We believe in giving back, and we encourage our employees to spend ten days each year doing just that.

　　At Cisco, we understand that powering an inclusive future begins with us. We are committed to fostering diversity and equality. Our 30 Inclusive Communities bring people together around common interests and passions. Together, we strive to learn, listen, and support our communities, focusing on creating a better world through technology and our actions.

　　We embrace individuality and encourage you to be yourself. Whether you have colorful hair, tattoos, love polka dots, or are a pop culture geek, we celebrate you. If you share a passion for technology and changing the world, then Cisco is the place for you. #WeAreCisco

　　We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

　　Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

　　Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.