Customer Proof of Concepts Engineer - Data Centre
Location: St Leonards, Australia
Area of Interest: Cloud & AI (DCN & Compute), Cloud and Data Center
Job Type: Professional
Job Id: 1436007
Location: Must be based in or within a commutable distance to St Leonards, Sydney, NSW.
Work Authorization for Australia: Must be authorized to work in Australia without sponsorship now or in the future.
Note: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Meet the Team
Global Solutions Engineering Demo Team is a world-class leader in delivering innovative, demonstration-centric experiences of Cisco solutions to customers, providing a full-suite, integrated sales-enablement portfolio. The team demonstrates how Cisco products can enhance productivity, helping sales teams and partners enlarge sales opportunities and shorten sales cycles. The Cisco dCloud platform offers scripted, customizable demos accessible from any network, device, or location, improving experiences and driving business growth.
Your Impact
The Proof-of-Concept Engineer is a Solution Engineer responsible for developing, planning, designing, delivering, and coordinating Customer Proof of Concept (CPoC) Labs, primarily focusing on Data Center architecture, but potentially including other technologies. This role involves extensive collaboration with Business Units, Content Developers, Partners, and customers throughout the POC process, from introduction to build, testing, and delivery. The engineer will work closely with account teams to understand customer needs and testing requirements.
Job Responsibilities
* Project Management (10%) : Organize and prioritize project tasks, communicate goals effectively, and ensure all third-party developers report status accurately.
* Engineering (50%) : Design, develop, document, and deliver content related to Data Center solutions. Collaborate with various teams to gather requirements and create design & test plans, managing the POC from start to finish.
* Platform Design (20%) : Document and plan projects using standard templates and tools, justifying designs before implementation.
* Support (10%) : Serve as the first point of contact for escalations, work with teams to resolve issues, and update documentation and knowledge bases accordingly.
* Other (5%) : Act as a liaison with third parties and develop content independently.
Minimum Qualifications
* CCIE Level or equivalent experience in networking and data center technologies.
* Proficiency in AI-Ready Data Center technologies like Nvidia Infiniband, Hyperfabric, etc.
* Experience with Nexus standalone and VXLAN Fabric-based SDN solutions.
* Knowledge of Cisco solutions such as Nexus Dashboard, ACI, EVPN, UCS, SDA, SDWAN, ThousandEyes, AppD, and network appliances.
* Understanding of multi-cloud environments and virtualization technologies (AWS, Azure, Google, VMware, KVM, Docker).
* Familiarity with network testing tools like Spirent, IXIA, Keysight, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
* Strong self-management and time management skills.
* Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* Critical thinking and data-driven decision-making skills.
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
* Dependability and professionalism with a proactive problem-solving approach.
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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 hires in U.S. and/or Canada locations, excluding benefits or equity. For non-sales roles, the range reflects base salary only; bonuses may apply. Sales roles include base and incentive pay. Compensation depends on location, skills, experience, and education. The recruiter will provide more details during the hiring process.
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Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays, including a floating holiday and a birthday day off. Vacation and sick leave policies vary by employee type and location, with provisions for carryover and additional time off for emergencies or volunteering.
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