Software Developer, Hosted Platform Services

The application window is expected to close on: 10/05/2026

Meet the Team

The Hosted Platform Services (HPS) Network Engineering Group provides the architecture, engineering, and operations for the network that powers various businesses in the Cisco Security Cloud. We are looking for a Sr Network Engineer with experience running internet-facing datacenter networks who is driven to evolve oneself and the network they run.

The scale and complexity of our network generate a constant stream of interesting challenges which need creative problem-solving skills using an evolving set of technologies that require innovation in every aspect of networking. We do full-stack networking and are looking for talented engineers to join a small team with opportunities abound.

Our team strongly believes in operational efficiency and network automation, and we are committed to automating all our repetitive tasks, such as configuration management and auto-remediation of network incidents.

Your Impact

In this role, you will play a vital role in shaping the architecture and strategic direction of the global network, directly impacting the reliability and efficiency of services provided to our customers. By leveraging deep expertise in Cisco security products and modern automation tools, you’ll ensure that our infrastructure remains secure, compliant, and optimized for high-performance operations. As a key technical leader, you will provide critical guidance and mentorship to junior team members while collaborating with management to align network capabilities with broader business unit needs.

Through the integration of emerging AI technologies and a proactive commitment to modernizing existing environments, you will drive innovation that streamlines operations and enhances overall network resilience. Your dedication to effective capacity planning and complex incident resolution ensures that tenant requests are consistently met with robust, scalable design solutions. Ultimately, this role serves as a cornerstone of our technical operations, balancing the demands of continuous global availability with the ongoing evolution of a sophisticated, future-ready network.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience in network architecture, configuration, installation and support for highly available worldwide internet-connected datacenter infrastructure.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting Unix systems (Linux, FreeBSD)
• Experience with Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, ACL’s and NAT rulesets
• Experience with internet edge connectivity, TCP/IP, BGP, VPN, and WAN solutions
• Experience in load balancing, network automation, orchestration, monitoring and metrics
• Experience with Cisco secure network analytics software

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in network automation, Ansible, Python, and git
• Extensive knowledge of and proficiency in Cisco IOS, NXOS, BGP, and IPSEC
• Experience in cloud-based technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience in Kubernetes
• Strong verbal, written, and analytical skills and the ability to communicate and interact with all members of projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills with team members
• Capable of working with minimal supervision

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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