Network Consulting Engineer

ppWe are looking for an experienced bConsulting Engineer - Networking /b to join our Professional Services team in Rome, Italy. The successful candidate will work closely with customers, account teams, partners, and internal technical resources to design, implement, optimize, and troubleshoot Cisco networking solutions. /p pThis is a customer-facing technical role that requires strong expertise in bRouting Switching /b, combined with experience in at least one additional Cisco technology domain, preferably bCisco SD-WAN or Cisco SD-Access (SDA) /b. /p pThe ideal candidate will have strong network design and troubleshooting capabilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to translate customer business and technical requirements into effective network solutions. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liDesign, implement, configure, troubleshoot, and optimize Cisco networking products, services, and solutions for customer environments. /li liWork directly with customers to understand their technical and business requirements and translate them into practical network architectures and solutions. /li liProvide technical expertise throughout the planning, deployment, implementation, migration, and optimization phases of customer projects. /li liTake ownership of assigned technical tasks and project deliverables, ensuring successful implementation within agreed timelines and quality standards. /li liDevelop and review network design documentation, including bHigh-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), implementation plans, migration plans, and change management plans /b. /li liDiagnose and resolve complex network issues across Cisco networking environments, acting as an initial technical point of contact for assigned customer engagements. /li liApply advanced troubleshooting methodologies to identify root causes and provide efficient, sustainable solutions to customer issues. /li liBuild and utilize test environments and network simulations to validate configurations, resolve complex technical problems, and identify compatibility issues before production implementation. /li liConfigure and deploy Cisco networking technologies using appropriate software tools and platforms. /li liSupport network migrations, technology transitions, upgrades, and optimization initiatives while minimizing customer impact. /li liCollaborate with Cisco account teams, partners, and other technical specialists to develop and deliver appropriate customer solutions. /li liProvide technical input and recommendations to Sales teams during presales activities and solution development. /li liSupport the development of technical proposals and contribute to solution design based on customer requirements. /li liCreate and deliver customer-facing technical documentation, presentations, knowledge-transfer sessions, and other project collateral. /li liCapture and share implementation methodologies, technical best practices, lessons learned, and reusable solutions with the broader technical community. /li liContribute to the development of technical intellectual property, including scripts, automation tools, templates, and other digital assets where applicable. /li liEnsure that all technical deliverables are aligned with customer business objectives and expected outcomes. /li liMaintain a strong customer focus and build effective relationships with technical and business stakeholders. /li liFollow company policies, processes, methodologies, and professional services standards while ensuring high-quality customer delivery. /li /ul h3Required Qualifications Experience /h3 ul liBachelor's degree in bComputer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field /b, or equivalent practical experience. /li lib3-6 years of relevant professional experience /b in network engineering, consulting, implementation, or professional services. /li liStrong and proven knowledge of bRouting Switching (RS) /b technologies. /li liSolid hands-on experience in bnetwork design, implementation, configuration, and troubleshooting /b. /li liExperience with at least one additional Cisco technology, preferably: /li libCisco SD-Access (SDA) /b /li liStrong understanding of enterprise networking concepts, architectures, and protocols. /li liHands-on experience working with Cisco networking products and technologies. /li liDemonstrated ability to troubleshoot moderately complex networking problems and evaluate multiple possible technical solutions before determining the appropriate approach. /li liExperience working in customer-facing technical environments is highly preferred. /li libCCNP certification or higher is required. /b /li liStrong written and verbal communication skills. /li liFluent in bItalian and English /b. /li /ul h3Preferred Skills /h3 ul liExperience delivering Cisco networking solutions within enterprise customer environments. /li liExperience with network migrations, technology transitions, and large-scale implementations. /li liKnowledge of Cisco network automation and scripting. /li liExperience creating HLDs, LLDs, implementation plans, and change management documentation. /li liExperience working with Cisco Professional Services or similar consulting environments. /li liStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. /liliAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional technical teams. /li liStrong customer relationship and stakeholder management skills. /li /ul h3What You Will Do /h3 pIn this role, you will combine deep technical networking expertise with customer-facing consulting skills. You will be responsible for helping customers design and implement reliable, scalable, and optimized Cisco networking solutions while ensuring that technical deliverables support their broader business objectives. /p pYou will collaborate with engineers, architects, account teams, partners, and customers to solve complex networking challenges, deliver successful projects, and support customers throughout their technology transformation journey. /p h3Core Technologies /h3 pbRequired: /b /p ul liCisco Routing Switching /li liNetwork Design /li liNetwork Troubleshooting /li liCCNP or higher /li /ul pbPreferred: /b /p ul liCisco SD-Access (SDA) /li liNetwork Automation /li liNetwork Migration and Optimization /li /ul h3Languages /h3 h3Work Location /h3 pbRome, Italy - On-site /b /p pCandidates must be available to work on-site in Rome. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr