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Start Date: ASAP

Program Duration: 6-12 months (Full time)

Location: Sydney

Meet the Team

Cisco seeks a Network Engineer Intern to work within APJ Customer Proof of Concept (CPOC) organization based in Sydney, Australia. The Intern would be working closely with the APJ CPOC team to deliver product and/or solution validation engagements that will aid in closing out sales opportunities.

Your Impact

• The engagement involves preparing the required testbed for engineers to work on and support the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of the network infrastructure.

• The Intern would also be involved in daily administration of the CPOC lab, ie keeping order in inventory, and making sure the facility is Occupational and Health Safety (OH&S) compliant.

• This opportunity will provide a pathway for the Intern to be more involved directly on customer engagements.

• It is a challenging but interesting and rewarding role that requires a motivated person.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing and actively enrolled in an advanced degree or certification - inclusive of bachelors, masters, TAFE, community college, technical bootcamp or educated programs

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with ability to troubleshoot technical problems

• Ability to multi-task, self-start, work in a fast-paced team environment and work independently

• Willing to take on new challenges and develop new skills

• Must be an Australian Permanent Resident or Australian or New Zealand Citizen (student visa's or visa's obtained on your own are not applicable for the program)

Preferred Qualifications

• Passionate about networking, information technology or computer science

• Knowledge of adjacent technologies, holding Cisco Certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP) or industry recognized certifications and ability to script (Python or Java) is a plus

Why Cisco? 

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. 

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.