Data Center Engineer 1439991 Apply (https://jobs.cisco.com/jobs/Login?projectId=1439991) + Location:RTP, North Carolina, US + Area of InterestEngineer - Network + Compensation Range128400 USD - 172300 USD + Job TypeProfessional + Technology InterestNetworking + Job Id1439991 The application window is expected to close on: October, 12, 2025. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. The successful candidate will be performing work on U.S. Government classified environments, and therefore, must be a U.S. citizen, as defined and verifiable in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM, using acceptable documentary evidence of U.S. citizenship. **Meet the Team** Government Security Services (GSS) is looking for a Data Center Engineer to work in several secure environments to build, deploy, and support mission crucial networks. This candidate must have a TS/SCI. The successful candidate will work closely with a team supporting our government customers by delivering innovative and compliant technical solutions tailored to their critically important needs. **Your Impact** The Data Center Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing secure, scalable solutions in government environments. This role involves providing day-to-day customer service to end users within the facility and ensuring flawless network operations. The individual will serve as the primary engineering resource for a customer base of 20-30 users, addressing their technical needs and ensuring efficient network performance. + Experience working on contracts mandating DIACAP, NISPOM and ICD requirements + Proficient in configuring, deploying and troubleshooting network functions within a secure environment + Teamwork: Be the bridge between the end users and the Government customer support system. **Minimum Qualifications** + DoD 8570 level III certification or DoD 8140 equivalent + Experienced in Linux and Windows systems and how they interact in the compute environment on the network. + Proficiency in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Cisco network devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls + Experience with VMWare's vSphere virtualization suite **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience with Centralized Logging Products (Splunk, etc.). + Experience with McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator + Experienced in Linux and Windows systems and how they interact in the compute environment on the network. + Experience in disaster recovery planning and network redundancy strategies **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. Simply put – we power the future. 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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