Cisco

Technical Consulting Technical Leader

Cisco$126K — $159K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field with 10+ years in technical consulting or Tier 2/3 troubleshooting.
  • Experience supporting network protocols like IPv4/v6, EIGRP, IS-IS, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, L3VPN, and Segment Routing.
  • Knowledge of Cisco routing platforms such as IOS XR, SRV6 (ISR/ASR/CRS) and switching (Catalyst/Nexus) products.
  • Experience with Layer 2 technologies including VTP, STP, MST, RSTP+, Trunking, and VLANs.
  • Industry certification (e.g., CCIE) or equivalent.
  • Experience in managing technical escalations and leading cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the resolution of complex network issues as the final escalation point.
  • Manage outages and drive successful outcomes during catastrophic network events.
  • Provide 2nd/3rd tier consultation for advanced network topologies including SDA/DNAC and SDWAN.
  • Translate technical challenges into actionable feedback for product development.
  • Develop automation tools and AI-driven solutions to enhance service delivery.
  • Mentor Technical Consulting Engineers and facilitate team training sessions.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence Cisco's product direction through collaboration with engineering teams.
  • Engage in cutting-edge projects involving AI and automation.
  • Chance to mentor and lead the next generation of engineering talent.
  • Work in a dynamic environment with a focus on continuous growth and collaboration.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 09/10/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

*** The successful applicant will be performing work in Canadian Critical National Infrastructure and / or Canadian government classified environments, and therefore, must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident. This position may also perform work that the Canadian government has specified can only be performed in country by a Canadian citizen. Must have the ability to obtain a Canadian Government Security Clearance***

Location requirement: Live in Ottawa, Canada or willing to re-locate.

YOUR IMPACT
As a Technical Expert, you are the strategic anchor for our most critical public sector infrastructure. You will serve as the final escalation point for "unsolvable" network crises, leading "Situation Rooms" during catastrophic outages with precision and authority. This role is exciting because it grants you the power to influence Cisco's global product direction by partnering directly with Engineering to drive systemic fixes. You will be integrating AI and automation to transform how we deliver support while mentoring the next generation of world-class engineers. We also build automation tools and mentor each other to ensure we all grow!

You will provide 2nd/3rd Tier consultation for network topologies, including SDA/DNAC and SDWAN. Lead technical resolutions, managing outages to successful outcomes.
Translate technical challenges into direct feedback to influence how we build our products. Develop automation assets and AI-driven tools to make our service delivery easier.
Mentor our Technical Consulting Engineers and lead team training sessions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field with 10+ years of experience in technical consulting or Tier 2/3 troubleshooting.
  • Experience supporting network protocols including IPv4/v6, EIGRP, IS-IS, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, L3VPN, and Segment Routing.
  • Knowledge of Cisco routing, IOS XR, SRV6 (ISR/ASR/CRS) and switching (Catalyst/Nexus) platforms.
  • Experience with Layer 2 technologies, including VTP, STP, MST, RSTP+, Trunking, and VLANs.
  • Industry certification (e.g., CCIE) or equivalent.
  • Experience managing technical escalations and cross-functional projects.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Expertise across multiple Cisco technology domains, specifically where Networking meets Security.
  • Ability to mentor and develop technical talent in a collaborative environment.
  • Experience using AI and machine learning tools to automate daily workflows.
  • Ability to advocate for customer needs to leadership and Engineering.
  • Communication skills for managing stakeholder interactions during network events.
  • Bilingual fluency in Canadian French and English is desired.


*** Puisque le candidat retenu effectuera son travail dans l'infrastructure nationale essentielle du Canada ou dans des environnements classifiés du gouvernement canadien, il donc être citoyen canadien ou résident permanent. Ce poste peut également inclure du travail marqué par le gouvernement canadien comme ne pouvant être effectué qu'au pays, par un citoyen canadien. Capacité à obtenir une cote de sécurité du gouvernement canadien***

Exigence relative au lieu de résidence : résider à Ottawa, au Canada, ou être disposé à s'y installer.

VOTRE IMPACT
En tant qu'expert technique principal, vous êtes l'ancrage stratégique de notre infrastructure du secteur public la plus essentielle. Vous servirez de point d'escalade final pour les crises réseau " insolubles ", en dirigeant avec précision et autorité les " salles de crise " lors de pannes catastrophiques. Ce poste est passionnant, car il vous permet d'influencer l'orientation mondiale des produits Cisco en collaborant directement avec l'ingénierie afin de mettre en œuvre des correctifs systémiques. Vous intégrerez l'intelligence artificielle et l'automatisation afin de transformer notre prestation de services, tout en encadrant la prochaine génération d'ingénieurs de classe mondiale. Nous concevons également des outils d'automatisation et nous encadrons mutuellement afin de favoriser la croissance de tous.
Vous fournirez des services de consultation de 2e et de 3e niveau pour les topologies de réseau, y compris SDA/DNAC et SDWAN. Diriger les résolutions techniques et gérer les pannes jusqu'à l'obtention de résultats concluants.
Traduire les défis techniques en commentaires exploitables afin d'influencer la façon dont nous développons nos produits. Développer des ressources d'automatisation et des outils fondés sur l'intelligence artificielle afin de faciliter la prestation de nos services.
Encadrer nos ingénieurs-conseils techniques et diriger les séances de formation de l'équipe.

QUALIFICATIONS MINIMALES
• Baccalauréat dans un domaine technique et plus de 10 ans d'expérience en conseil technique ou en résolution de problèmes de niveau 2 ou 3.
• Expérience approfondie du soutien de protocoles réseau comme IPv4/v6, EIGRP, IS-IS, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, L3VPN et le routage Segment.
• Connaissance des plateformes Cisco de routage IOS XR, SRV6 (ISR/ASR/CRS) et de commutation (Catalyst/Nexus).
• Expérience des technologies de couche 2, notamment VTP, STP, MST, RSTP+, l'agrégation de liens et les VLAN.
• Certification reconnue dans le secteur (p. ex., CCIE) ou équivalent.
• Expérience de la gestion de recours techniques et de projets interfonctionnels.

QUALIFICATIONS RECHERCHÉES
• Expertise de plusieurs domaines technologiques Cisco, particulièrement à l'intersection de la mise en réseau et de la sécurité.
• Capacité à encadrer et à perfectionner les talents techniques dans un environnement collaboratif.
• Expérience de l'utilisation d'outils d'intelligence artificielle et d'apprentissage automatique pour automatiser les flux de travail quotidiens.
• Capacité à défendre les besoins des clients auprès de la direction et de l'ingénierie.
• Compétences en communication pour gérer les interactions avec les parties prenantes lors d'événements réseau.
• La maîtrise du français canadien et de l'anglais est souhaitée.

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