Meet the team :
Solution Validation Services (SVS) is an organization within Cisco Customer Experience (CX) focused on validating complex customer-specific networks and helping them accelerate adoption of new technologies and solutions.
Our team has expertise across the breadth of the Cisco product portfolio and a wide array of technology verticals including SP, Enterprise and DC, also covering new technology areas like SD-WAN, SDA, ACI, NFV etc. With our state-of-the-art lab facilities including high end traffic generators emulating the customer network, we help our customers to rapidly adopt to meet the ever-changing business requirements.
Building industry recognition for quality and redefining our clients' network deployment experience while giving an exciting environment to both learn and grow new skills.
Your Impact :
- Lead validation for customer design, platforms, software, and MoP for upgrades / downgrades.
- Define test requirements and cases with customers.
- Emulate customer networks in labs using traffic generators.
- Develop automated tests with ROBOT framework, perform tests, and report findings.
- Collaborate on troubleshooting and issue resolution.
- Ensure SVS standards and enhance automation in deliveries.
- Drive discussions on opportunities and renewals for SVS growth.
Minimum qualifications :
Minimum 2x CCNP-level knowledge, preferably in Enterprise, Data Center and or Service Provider.Deep knowledge of at least 2 technology area such as SDA, SD-WAN, Routing & Switching (R&S), DC, ACI, or SP.Strong customer consultancy skills with experience in effective communication and stakeholder interactions.Preferred qualifications :
CCIE certification, with a preference for CCIE Enterprise.Experience in building and deploying networks.Experience in network testing / validation and traffic generator tools (e.g., Ixia or Spirent).Strong scripting skills in Robot / Python or other languages; knowledge of Ansible / Terraform is a plus.Familiarity with both waterfall and Agile project delivery methodologies.Project management skills are advantageous.