Job Description

Role Overview:

As a Senior Network Software Engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, business partners, and stakeholders to design, provision, configure, operate, and maintain physical and virtual network hardware and software. Your expertise will be crucial in anticipating network infrastructure issues and recommending improvements to functional processes or services. You are expected to lead with vision and influence decisions through your knowledge and expertise.

Responsibilities:

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Network Design and Implementation

: Design, implement, and operate large and scalable network backbones (ISPs) using IS-IS, BGP, and peering with customers.

Network Device Automation

: Develop and troubleshoot automation processes across various network devices and platforms, including Cisco routers, switches, and ACI.

Automation Tools Development

: Create, optimize, and maintain network automation scripts, tools, and workflows, integrating internal systems and third-party solutions.

Network Health Management

: Define and implement prediction pipelines for long-term network health, availability, and service-level objectives.

Operations Automation

: Lead initiatives to automate and optimize network operations focusing on scalability and reliability.

Collaborative Development

: Work closely with teams on requirements analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment, fostering a collaborative environment.

Continuous Improvement

: Engage in technical training and knowledge sharing to enhance skills and professional development.

Our Minimum Qualifications for this role:

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BA/BS degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 5+ years of hands-on experience in network environments with expertise in Cloud Networking and Networking fundamentals. Proficiency in at least two programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go), with expertise in Python and Ansible. Deep understanding of network protocols and architectures (ISIS, BGP, BMP, ARP, SNMP, CDP/LLDP) and network engineering, management, and operations. Experience with search and analytics engines/big data tools (OpenSearch, Kafka, Kibana, Telegraf, InfluxDB, Prometheus).

Our Preferred Qualifications for this role:

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Basic understanding of AI and ML algorithms, including model training, testing, and deployment. Hands-on project experience in network automation; experience with AWX is a plus. Understanding of Git version control and Agile development methodologies. Strong familiarity with Linux systems administration. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.



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Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees have

access

to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.


Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco's flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco's Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.


Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:


.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;


1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;


1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.


For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.