SRE/Python Engineer

Application window has been extended and expected to close 9/10/2024Who We AreThe Network Engineering & Operations team is changing the way we run Cisco’s networks by maximizing the power of technology, superior data insights and designing business processes. Together, we will Reimagine the Cisco experience.Who You’ll Work WithYou'll collaborate with Cisco leaders, partner with mentors, and develop incredible relationships with colleagues who share your interest in connecting the unconnected. You'll be part a team that cares about its customers, enjoys having fun, and you'll take part in changing the lives of those in our local communities. Come prepared to be encouraged and inspired.Who You AreFirst and foremost, you are an engineer who knows networks - route, switch, ACLs, policy maps, netflow, etc. You have a solid record of developing automated solutions and the ability to understand and maintain previously developed automation scripts.What You’ll DoYou will be a member within Cisco IT’s Network Engineering & Operations (NEO) team focusing on our connected networks. This is a rapidly transforming domain, with a DevOps and SRE approach at the core to drive transformation, automation, and simplicity. The position spans across designing, building, deploying and operating our internal network interconnects supporting client networks inside Cisco. You will participate in an on-call rotation as a member of this team.Minimum Qualifications:• 7+ years of experience in network engineering, operations, systems or administration• Experience performing root cause analysis, troubleshooting and or diagnosing complex network operations.• Experience with Python, ideally scripting for automation• Experience with CI/CD & git repository usage• Prior experience working on incident and/or change managementPreferred Qualifications:• Experience with ThousandEyes or similar testing-based performance analytics tool• CCNP certification and/or DevNet (or willing to achieve)• Experience with FTD firewalls, operation and implementation• Excellent time management, follow-through, and attention to detail.• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and able to influence and communicate effectively to technical teammates, technical managers and senior business leader• Motivated to work with remote teams from a global organization.Why Cisco#WeAreCisco, where each person is outstanding, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference powering an expansive future for all.We adopt digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses. Some may think we’re “old” (36 years strong) and only about hardware, but we’re also a software company. And a security company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protects. No other company can do what we do – you can’t put us in a box! But “Digital Transformation” is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.) Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, ambitious steps, and take difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward. So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us!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 hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings. Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday, plus a day off for their birthday. Employees accrue up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year and have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues without tapping into their PTO. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community. Employees are also able to purchase company stock through our Employee Stock Purchase Program.Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.