Consulting Engineer I (Intern), United States
Cisco
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 42 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- NetworkingCybersecurityPythonREST APIs
- Nice to have
- Data analysis
- Work
- On-site in Durham · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Networking7%Python6%REST APIs5%Cybersecurity2%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 7, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
As a Consulting Engineer within the Cisco Customer Experience (CX) organization, you will 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Ability to multi-task, self-start, work in an 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.