Systems Engineer Intern
Posted on 11/20/2025

Cisco
No salary listed
Belmont, Australia + 3 more
More locations: Canberra, Australia | Melbourne VIC, Australia | Sydney NSW, Australia
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Start date: ASAP
Internship Duration: 6 months
Location: Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra or Perth
Meet the Team
Join a dynamic and innovative Account Systems Engineering team at Cisco, where we drive cutting-edge technology solutions that empower our customers and transform industries. Our team collaborates closely with sales, product, and engineering to deliver tailored technical expertise and strategic guidance, making a real impact on Cisco’s success and customer satisfaction.
Note:
Cisco is know for its networking, but did you know we are also market leaders in Security, AI, Collaboration, IOT, Service Provider to mention a couple of other key technologies.
Your Impact
As an intern on the Account Systems Engineering team, you will immerse yourself in a hands-on learning environment alongside experienced engineers and sales leaders.
You will actively contribute to the design, demonstration, and support of Cisco’s cutting-edge networking, security, and AI solutions, helping customers tackle complex technical challenges.
This role provides a unique platform to sharpen your industry technical expertise, gain deep insights into customer needs, and position yourself for a potential full-time role within the team.
Our innovative solutions influence a wide array of industries—from entertainment, retail, healthcare, and education to public and private sectors, smart cities, autonomous vehicles, and everyday connected devices in homes.
You will engage with Cisco executives, collaborate with dedicated mentors, and build meaningful relationships with colleagues who share your passion for technology.
Join a team that values customer success, has fun with an inspiring culture, and empowers you to make a positive impact on local communities. Prepare to be inspired and challenged.
Minimum Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
Final year student with expected graduation within the next 12 months.
Basic understanding of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, routing, switching, and security.
Familiarity with Cisco technologies or networking certifications (e.g., CCNA) is a plus.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to learn quickly.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with team members and customers.
Proactive attitude with a strong desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
Detail-oriented with good organizational skills.
Passion for technology and innovation.
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.
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