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Cisco Advanced Services: Associate Network Consulting Engineer (aNCE)

Location (post training): France, Germany, Netherlands, Portugal, Italy, Sweden, UK, Belgium, Russia, Turkey, South Africa, Nigeria, Middle East.

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The Opportunity

Cisco is changing the way we work, live, play and learn. If your desire to work with leading-edge technology is matched by your drive to succeed in a highly collaborative, fast paced and global environment the Cisco Associate Network Consulting Engineer (aNCE) program as part of the Cisco Advanced Services Team is the right challenge for you.

This is a fast paced, high impact environment where you will directly contribute to the success of Cisco's customers in deploying and utilizing the latest networking technologies that influence the human network. The Cisco Advanced Services team (AS) is a global organization charged with providing world class services to our customer base.

Our AS team’s primary focus is on Cisco’s premium customers. AS does the Plan-Design-Implement (PDI) and Optimize phases of new technologies, providing complex design, performance and optimization services to the largest networks in the world. Additionally, the AS team is in the vanguard of Advanced Technology implementation of Cisco leading edge technologies worldwide with some of the best technical experts in the industry. The Network Consulting Engineer (NCE) role is an ideal job for people who can combine technical expertise, professional excellence and consulting skills.

aNCE’s in their first year of employment are responsible for:

·         Developing solid knowledge of baseline Advanced Services (AS) skills

·         Developing knowledge as a Network Infrastructure (NI) specialist in core IP routing and switching and advanced technologies.

·         Attending and participating in technical and professional trainings and in the first 3 months classes and events

·         Complete all projects and assignments on time to meet customer and team requirements

·         Passing CCNA certification examination within first 6 weeks of employment

·         Passing the CCNP certification examinations within the first 4 months of employment

·         Passing CCIE written certification exams within the first 6 months of employment

·         Successfully completing 3 formal presentations and 4 written assignments

·         Additional certifications testing – CCDA & CCDP

·         will be encouraged within the first 12 months

 Long-term responsibilities NCE responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

·         Support delivery of service program to major accounts

·         Review network requirements and produce high and low level network designs

·         Review customer Implementation and Change Management Plans

·         Plan and execute complex Network Upgrade and Network Migration activity

·         Troubleshoot and resolve complex customer network problems across a broad range of technologies

·         Act as a technical focal point for large account network problem resolution

·         Generate reusable Intellectual Capital in the form of standard customer deliverables

·         Leverage and contribute to Virtual Teams

·         Question ways of working and suggest improvement

Competencies of Successful NCE’s Include:

·         Strong computer/network skills

·         Strong ability to understand technical issues and apply technical concepts

·         Passion for learning and demonstrated ability for independent study

·         Ability to leverage technical expertise from multiple sources

·         Exemplary written and verbal communication skills

·         The ability to clearly communicate technical concepts

·         Strong listening skills

·         Ability to participate as a team member

·         Ability to produce quality work under pressure with immediate deadlines

·         Ability to take and utilize constructive feedback

Education and Eligibility Requirements:

·         Minimum BS/BA from a 3-4 year technical program

·         Degree in Engineering, Information Technologies, Computer Sciences, Physics or Math preferred

·         Graduated with undergraduate or graduate degree within 24 months of program start date

·         Ability to live and work in the country of your application with no additional VISA sponsorship from Cisco

·         Must be fluent in English as well as the native language of the country of your application

·         Must be able to begin full time employment in August 2012

How to apply

To apply please complete the online application for Associate Network Consulting Engineer (Europe) at  www.cisco.com/go/universityjobs

Program Start Date: August 2012

Deadline for applications: 31st of March 2012