Role Overview
We are seeking a Network Consulting Engineer to join an Enterprise-focused team delivering advanced network solutions across Routing & Switching, Data Centre, Wireless, SD-WAN, and ACI domains.
The successful candidate will be assessed against one or more technology tracks listed below and placed on the track that best matches their demonstrated expertise.
Technology Tracks
Track
Specialisation
Required Expertise
1
R&S + DNAC/SDA
Data Center Automation, Intent-Based Networking
2
R&S + Wireless
Wireless LAN, RF Design, Campus Networking
3
R&S + SD-WAN
SD-WAN Overlay, Transport Independence, vEdge/cEdge
4
R&S + ACI
ACI Fabric, Multi-Pod, Multi-Site, Nexus 9K
5
R&S + SD-WAN
SD-WAN (alternate slot, same specialisation as Track 3)
6
R&S (Core)
Deep R&S Generalist, SP Domain, Segment Routing
Required Skills
Routing & Switching — Foundation (Mandatory)
- Strong knowledge of routing and switching technologies:
- IGP (OSPF, EIGRP)
- EGP (BGP)
- STP, RSTP, VTP, VSS, vPC, vDC, MSTP, LACP, VLAN
- Experienced knowledge of LAN switching technologies:
- STP, RSTP, VTP, VSS, MSTP, LACP, VLAN, VXLAN-EVPN
- Hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching platforms:
- Cisco ISR 1800 / 1900 / 2900 / 3900 / 4000 Series Routers
- ASR 1000
- Catalyst 6500 / 6800 / 4500 / 3850
- Experience in:
- Installation
- Configuration
- Testing
- Troubleshooting
- Network solution design of Cisco routers and switches
Data Centre & Virtualisation (Good to Have)
- Knowledge of Data Centre, Cloud, and Virtualisation technologies:
- ACI
- Nexus products
- Familiarity with:
- ACI fabric architecture
- Multi-pod and multi-site design
- Nexus 9K platforms
- Knowledge of Cisco switching platforms:
- Catalyst 6500 / 6800 / 4500 / 3850
- Nexus 5K / 7K / 3K / 9K
- Nexus standalone and ACI mode
SD-WAN (Good to Have)
- Knowledge of industry SD-WAN solutions
- Understanding of:
- SD-WAN overlay design
- Transport independence
- Migration and implementation planning
Soft Skills & Consulting Competencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Proficiency in Mandarin is required
- Demonstrated ability to communicate technology strategy and architecture to:
- Engineers
- Executives
- Cisco customers
- Strong consulting and client-facing skills
- Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders internally and externally
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Ability to work independently and manage deliverables
- Strong technical writing skills
- Experience in writing:
- Test plans
- Implementation plans
- Migration plans
Desired / Nice-to-Have Skills
Customer Engagement & Design Experience
- Prior experience conducting customer workshops
- Experience delivering:
- High-Level Designs (HLD)
- Low-Level Designs (LLD)
Routing & Switching — Advanced
- Service Provider (SP) domain expertise:
- Cisco XR
- ASR9K
- BGP
- MPLS
- BNG
- Segment Routing
Emerging & Automation Technologies
- Knowledge of:
- SDA
- SD-WAN
- ACI
- Network automation skills (preferred):
- Python
- Ansible
- GoLang
- Splunk
Data Centre — Extended
- Experience with virtualisation technologies:
- OpenStack
- VMware vSphere
- Microsoft Hyper-V
- Red Hat KVM
- Linux Containers
- Knowledge of:
- UCS products
- HyperFlex
- DCNM
- Nexus Dashboard
- Nexus switches
Cloud
- Basic network security concepts
- Knowledge of cloud solutions:
- AWS
- Microsoft Azure
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Cisco SD-WAN certification is an advantage
Certifications
- Cisco CCNA
- Cisco CCNP Enterprise
Highly Preferred
- Cisco CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
- Cisco CCIE Data Centre
Good to Have
- Cisco CCNP / CCIE Service Provider (SP)
- Cisco SD-WAN Specialist Certification
- Cisco ACI Specialist Certification
Pay: RM12,000.00 - RM14,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person