Cisco Engineer
Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.
At a Glance
Cisco Engineer earns an average of $80,000/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Top skills: Management, Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Cisco Certified Network Professional.
$80,000/yr
Bachelor's degree
Varies
5
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Computer Network Architects
Median Wage
$130,390/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+11.9%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (18)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager
Project Management
Network Switches
Network Routing
Multiprotocol Label Switching
COBOL (Programming Language)
Network Support
Administrative Support
Infrastructure Management
C# (Programming Language)
Public Switched Telephone Networks
Project Engineering
Project Delivery
Unemployment Compensation Services
Cisco Unified Contact Center Enterprise
C (Programming Language)
Project Management Life Cycle
Common Skills (7)
Management
Communication
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Operations
Collaboration
Planning
Certifications (5)
Cisco Certified Network Professional
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Cisco Certified Technician
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert
Security Clearance
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