Consulting Engineer I (Intern) - United States
Cisco
- Location
- RTP North Carolina, US
- Employment
- Internship
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Intern
- Posted
- Sep 3, 2026
Skills
About this role
Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. Meet the Team As a Consulting Engineer within the Cisco Customer Experience (CX) organization, you'll collaborate with your team to gain experience in real-world customer environments, making a tangible impact. Your role involves designing and delivering technology solutions to help Cisco customers achieve their business goals. You can specialize in one of five architectural teams: Data Center, Cloud, Security, Collaboration, or Enterprise Networking.
Your Impact
As a Consulting Engineer, you'll gain practical experience with groundbreaking technologies and learn through active projects. Cisco values your ideas and encourages innovation. You'll develop your consulting skills while working with diverse customers in retail, healthcare, education, and the public/private sectors to craft and implement the right technical solutions for their business needs, regardless of their stage in the customer journey. Ability to multi-task, self-start, work in a inclusive team environment and work independently. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to solve technical problems. Willingness to address new challenges and develop new skills.
Minimum Qualifications
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (Associate's or Bachelor's) Qualifying education should be in Information Systems, Cyber Security, Computer Networking, Computer Science or Engineering or a related field. Expected to continue enrollment in degree program following completion of the internship. Knowledge of IT systems, networking concepts, TCP/IP protocols, network devices and applications, and the OSI model. Proficient in Python, REST APIs, Automation .
Preferred Qualifications
Awareness and general understanding of how consumer applications work over the internet (e.g., Browser, Voice/Video calls, Social Networks, Streaming etc.). Comfortable with Data Analysis, crafting visualizations such as graphs and heatmaps. 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. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: 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 may be eligible to