Catalyst Engineer

*Role Overview:* We are seeking an experienced Consulting Engineer to support a high-profile enterprise networking engagement. This individual will serve as a subject matter expert in enterprise routing, switching, and network automation, working closely with the client's professional services delivery team to design, implement, and optimize large-scale Catalyst-based network environments. This is a highly visible role requiring strong technical depth, consulting acumen, and consistent onsite client engagement. *Key Responsibilities:* * Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end enterprise networking solutions, including Catalyst Switching, Catalyst Center (DNAC), and automation-based deployments * Provide hands-on consulting (onsite and remote) supporting a single enterprise customer's network services engagement * Influence customer decisions on IT, operations, and technology strategy to achieve desired business outcomes * Drive standardization of processes, performance metrics, and best-practice adoption to improve delivery efficiency * Serve as a technical escalation point, partnering with engineering teams to resolve complex, critical customer issues * Identify renewal and upsell opportunities tied to technology lifecycle and customer strategy * Mentor other technical consultants and contribute to talent development within the delivery team * Independently apply judgment and experience to resolve complex networking problems requiring in-depth analysis, innovative troubleshooting, and experimentation * Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders *Required Qualifications:* * Bachelor's degree in a technical field (CS/EE preferred) or equivalent, plus 8+ years of related experience * 10+ years of experience in customer-centric network solution design and service delivery * Expert-level (CCIE) knowledge of Enterprise Catalyst networking technologies * At least 8 years of experience in client-facing consulting roles, with demonstrated ability to influence customer decisions and build trust quickly * Moderate to advanced knowledge of software programmability, automation, orchestration, virtualization, and/or security * Strong knowledge of Campus Networking environments * Ability to work independently in ambiguous situations, exercising sound technical judgment * Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills * Willingness and ability to work onsite 2–3 days per week at the client location * Ability to travel approximately 10–25% of the time *Preferred Qualifications:* * Cisco DevNet certification * Additional CCIE track(s) (e.g., Security) beyond Enterprise * 3–5 years leading large-scale enterprise design and implementation engagements * Experience with network programmability and automation (Python, Ansible) * Working knowledge of Wireless and ISE technologies * Familiarity with Network Segmentation and TrustSec *Tools & Technologies:* * Catalyst Switching * Catalyst Center (DNAC) / SDA * Enterprise Routing & Switching (MPLS, DMVPN, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, VXLAN, LISP, VRF) * Python * Ansible Pay: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Experience: * Catalyst Center (DNAC): 10 years (Required) Work Location: In person