Seattle, we're hiring multiple Mobility Network Consulting Engineers in your area!

CONTACT ME DIRECTLY: brstultz@cisco.com

The concept of the network as the platform for transforming life's experiences is no longer a possibility: It is quickly becoming a reality. And Cisco is leading the experience. Cisco seeks a Network Consulting Engineer to help customers maximize network availability and functionality to achieve their business goals. The NCE delivers the technologies; solutions and services customers need to expertly manage their networks. In this role, you will be "Cisco's face to the customer," working in a fast-paced, high-impact environment as a visible contributor delivering on our commitments.

The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver and a seasoned IP routing and switching professional who has or is willing to add Mobile networking technologies to his skill set. With a seasoned mix of broad networking knowledge and specific area expertise, as well as excellent Customer Relationship Management (CRM) skills, you're well positioned to become a trusted advisor capable of building solid, long-term relationships with customers. Specific job details follow:

The Network Consulting Engineer with core understanding of the IP networking technologies in the area of IP Routing Protocols (OSPF, BGP, IS-IS), MPLS, Metro-Ethernet or Datacenter with willingness to learn mobile wireless technologies are also welcome. Expert knowledge of Service Provider network architectures and best practices is a plus.

Network Consulting Engineer responsible for delivering technical lifecycle service including Planning, Design and Implementing, and Optimization of Cisco Service Provider Mobile Wireless Solutions such as UMTS/CDMA Data Packet (GGSN, PDSN, HA), SS7oIP, Content Billing, Roaming Exchange, LTE, WiMAX, IPRAN. Specific emphasis on system-wide architecture and design consulting.

Products that NCE will work on and needs to be highly proficient include GGSN, SS7oIP, Service Controllers, Content Billing Servers, WLAN AP SSG/PWLAN , PDSN/HA, RAN-O, Network Management and Element Management systems.

Examples of protocols and technologies that NCE will work on and needs to be highly proficient in include CDMA, GSM, SS7, SIGTRAN, GPRS, 3GPP, 3GPP2, IMS, PDSN, HA, GGSN, WAP, MMS, SMS, Billing, GTP', RADIUS , IPv6.

Planning and design will include working directly with customer, account teams and business units to build Customer Requirements Documents (CRDs) and low level designs (LLDs). Design responsibilities will include sizing, scalability planning, content billing, routing and traffic planning, service selection. NCE will be required to create low level designs for Service Provider roll-outs of Mobile Wireless Solutions.

NCE will be required to create/customize Network Ready for Use (NRFU)/acceptance test plans and Site Requirements Specifications. NCE will be required to provide technical input to Statements of Work, RFPs and contracts. Implementation services will include on-site and remote support, configuration, network connectivity and testing of services, NRFU/Acceptance, and Customer and Partner training and workshops. NCE will provide lifecycle services for different types of engagements including Proof-of Concept, Early Field Trials, Pre-sales Trials and large scale deployments.

Ideal candidate has considerable experience working with Tier-1 Service Providers in US/Canada, 8+ years work in UMTS or CDMA data networks, 6+ years experience working in mobile data content billing environment including GTP' protocol.

Required skills:
Typically requires BS, CS or equivalent plus 8-10 years related technical experience.

Strong Consulting skills and experience are required.

* Must have hands-on technical skills and experience in many of the following technologies and protocols: CDMA, GSM, SS7, SIGTRAN, GPRS, 3GPP, 3GPP2, IMS, PDSN, HA, GGSN, WAP, MMS, SMS, Billing, RADIUS.

* Strong knowledge in IP internetworking including routing protocols, LAN Switching and security. Knowledge and experience of Cisco platforms such as 6500, 7600, CRS, ASR, etc.

* Experience with multi-vendor solutions in mobile solutions is a plus.

* Excellent communications skills are a must. Skills and experience in working directly with customers, demonstrated ability to relate to customer representatives at various levels.

* Must have good technical writing skills and have experience in writing high and low level designs (including drawings), test and implementation plans.

* Skills and experience dealing with high pressure situations and quick changing circumstances

* Skills and experience in working independently, determining methods and procedures on new assignments

* Demonstrated ability to lead others in team.

* Strong interpersonal and team work skills.


Travel: 25% - 50% national travel is required

Primary work location: Seattle, WA
Other locations that may be considered: Richardson, TX; San Jose, CA; Seattle, WA; Atlanta, GA

CONTACT ME DIRECTLY: brstultz@cisco.com