Network Operations Engineer Unites States

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Applications accepted until further notice.

Join a dynamic group of engineers dedicated to maintaining and optimizing Cisco’s wireless core network infrastructure. Our team collaborates closely to ensure operational stability and deliver seamless wireless data and IoT services. We value continuous learning and innovation in mobile core technologies. You will work alongside expert engineers passionate about telecom operations and service assurance. Together, we drive excellence in network performance and customer experience.

As a Wireless Core Network Operations Engineer, you will monitor and support critical mobile core systems including EPC, IMS, and 5G Core. Your work ensures high availability and performance of wireless data and IoT services. You will contribute to troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and operational stability. This role offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge mobile network technologies. Your efforts directly impact the reliability and quality of Cisco’s wireless services.

• Completion within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, of a certification or relevant degree program (e.g., Associate’s, Apprenticeship, Boot Camp, or Certification in a specialized program + 1 year of relevant experience, High School Diploma + 2 years of relevant experience) or Bachelor’s + 0 years of relevant experience. Relevant fields include:
  Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Hands-on experience in wireless core or IP networking environments, with a basic understanding of 3G/4G/5G core components (e.g., MME/AMF, SGW/PGW/UPF).
• Familiarity with IP networking protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, and switching.
• Proficiency with Linux command-line navigation and basic system operations.
• Able to legally live and work in the country for which you’re applying, without visa support or sponsorship.

• Exposure to telecom protocols such as Diameter, GTP, SCTP
• Experience with network monitoring or ticketing tools (Nagios, Grafana, Splunk, Service Now)
• Knowledge of virtualized/cloud-native platforms (VMware, Open Stack, Docker/Kubernetes)
• Basic scripting skills in Python, Bash, or Shell for automation

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.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate’s hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees…