Start Date: Jul/August 2024

Program Duration: 6-12 months (full time)

Location: St Leonards

Cisco seeks a Network Engineer Intern to work within APJ Customer Proof of Concept (CPOC) organization based in Sydney, Australia. The Intern would be working closely with the APJ CPOC team to deliver product and/or solution validation engagements that will aid in closing out sales opportunities.

The engagement involves preparing the required testbed for engineers to work on and support the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of the network infrastructure. The Intern would also be involved in daily administration of the CPOC lab, ie keeping order in inventory, and making sure the facility is Occupational and Health Safety (OH&S) compliant.

This opportunity will provide a pathway for the Intern to be more involved directly on customer engagements.

It is a challenging but interesting and rewarding role that requires a motivated person.

Candidate would be based at Cisco St Leonards office.

What You'll Do

• Gain knowledge and experience with various Cisco solutions aimed at Service Providers

• Provide support in the demonstration of Cisco technology and solutions

• Participate in some customer engagements under the guide of a local Systems Engineer

• Assist the local SE team in the delivery of a POC engagement

• Provide admin support as needed

• Collaborate with peers and mentor new co-ops

• Receive in-depth training and build your skills as you earn industry-leading certifications (expected to receive CCNA by the end of the intern term)

Qualifications

Our minimum requirements for this role:

• Currently pursuing and actively enrolled in an advanced degree or certification - inclusive of bachelors, masters, TAFE, community college, technical bootcamp or educated programs

• Passionate about networking, information technology or computer science

• Knowledge of adjacent technologies, holding Cisco Certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP) or industry recognized certifications and ability to script (Python or Java) is a plus

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with ability to troubleshoot technical problems

• Ability to multi-task, self-start, work in a fast-paced team environment and work independently

• Willing to take on new challenges and develop new skills

• Must be an Australian Permanent Resident or Australian or New Zealand Citizen (student visa's or visa's obtained on your own are not applicable for the program)

Why Cisco

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

#WeAreCisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference powering an inclusive future for all.

We embrace digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses.

But "Digital Transformation" is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.)

Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, bold steps, and take difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward.

So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us!

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.