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Network Engineer (Early in Career) - UK Full Time

at Cisco Systems London in London (Published at 12-10-2023)




Start Date: August/September 2024

Location: Feltham, United Kingdom (We follow a hybrid work approach but some office presence is required.)




Job Overview



We at Cisco are looking for a Network Engineer, with a passion for technology and solid academic foundations in analytical disciplines. Cisco is a strong advocate of using its own enterprise networking, data center, collaboration products, and solutions internally; Cisco IT deploys all these technologies – the result being that Cisco IT accrues a great deal of experience in how to design, deploy, operate, and automate these solutions within a large global enterprise.



What you’ll do



As a Network Engineer, daily activities of the role involve working within a large global team of DevOps Network Engineers, Product Owners, and Product Managers to enable the efficient running of all Cisco offices and remote/hybrid working solutions. You'll also have the opportunity to work on a variety of different projects across our technology portfolio.



Activities include but are not limited to:


  • Use creative problem-solving to provide Cisco with advanced, essential business capabilities.




  • Developing technical prototype environments and concepts.

  • Supporting existing platforms and network solutions, including but not limited to both WAN, LAN, and Wireless.

  • Single working/or part of a team dependent of the project, using the SAFe methodology.

  • Identify and work on areas that can be automated to streamline processes within the team.




Requirements



We are looking for someone that can demonstrate the following;


  • Including but not limited to a recent/upcoming graduate of a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) or a certification program (e.g. a bootcamp or apprenticeship). Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of these.

  • Strong analytical mind-set

  • Familiar with design concepts

  • Demonstrate a keen interest in the following technologies:



o Networking (Routing, Switching, and Wireless)


o Software Defined Networking (i.e. SDWAN, SD-Access, etc)


o Automation / Programming – i.e. Python, Ansible, REST, APIs are advantageous but not essential


o Virtualisation Technologies – VMware, OpenStack, Docker are advantageous



What we offer



At Cisco we strongly believe in the wellbeing of our employees and work life balance and our benefits package is designed to reflect this. On top of your remuneration package, you may be entitled to receive these Benefits & Perks and more as part of our People Deal and benefits package + the following:


  • Annual Leave: 25 days + bank holidays + an additional day off for your birthday

  • Free shuttle buses between local stations and the Cisco Campus office

  • We encourage a culture of giving back to the community, and you will be invited to participate in giving back events organised either by the IT team or the Bedfont Lakes campus CSR team. Every year, you can use up 5 days for volunteering activities on top of your normal annual leave allowance.

  • Hands-on experience with the world's largest Networking company.

  • Support in gaining your Cisco certifications

  • Develop an extensive knowledge of Cisco’s broad product line.

  • Give you the chance to work with the top engineers who are specialists in their fields.

  • Assign you to projects where you will learn various troubleshooting skills.

  • Give you access to the vast resources of Cisco to help enable your learning.




Our Hiring Teams



Network Engineering Access Team: We are responsible for connecting users and devices to our enterprise network across Cisco. We maintain the office wired and wireless networks, alongside several hardware and software remote access solutions with an Agile, SRE mindset and have lots of fun along the way.



Selection Process



Our selection process is as follows: Application - Hiring Team Video Interview – Virtual or Hybrid Cisco Day.



Why you will love Cisco



At Cisco, we connect everything: people, processes, data, and things. We innovate everywhere, taking bold risks to shape the technologies that give us smart cities, connected cars, and handheld hospitals. And we do it in style with unique personalities who aren't afraid to change the way the world works, lives, plays and learns.


We celebrate the creativity and diversity that fuels our innovation. We are dreamers and we are doers.



Life
in Cisco IT



We are uniquely positioned to see how the rest of the business operates – because between us - we support everyone! The possibilities to create, to build solutions that impact transformational change are endless because change is our constant.



Our team is everywhere, and so whilst based in the UK, we regularly work with people across the world and occasionally travel to meet each other.



We are devoted to spreading the word about technology in the community and ask our early in career hires to do the same, allocating 10-20% of their time in the first year to initiatives such as IamIT in schools and STEM events. In addition to this, we like to have fun and have regular team events.



Don’t take our word for it, check out what some of our recent hires are saying! #
wearecisco



  • Marianna Pittokopiti: The First Two Months

  • Daniel Cookson, Aliyah Butt & Alex Naggar: Early Life at Cisco

  • Emily Cousins and Paige Chasty wrote a blog, check it out here.

  • There is a good video here




Link to Cisco Careers Home



#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. Some may think we’re “old” (36 years strong) and only about hardware, but we’re also a software company. And a security company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protects. No other company can do what we do – you can’t put us in a box!



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!





Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S.:



When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. 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. 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, plus a day off for their birthday. Employees accrue up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year and have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues without tapping into their PTO. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community. Employees are also able to purchase company stock through our Employee Stock Purchase Program.


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 pays at the standard rate of 1% of incentive target for each 1% revenue attainment against the quota up to 100%. Once performance exceeds 100% quota attainment, incentive rates may increase up to five times the standard rate 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.



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