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Meet the Team
Join the Alpha Network Services team within Cisco IT, a critical group dedicated to delivering Infrastructure Services. We partner with internal Cisco business units and specialized departments to evaluate and test the latest products and services before First Customer Shipment (FCS). Collaborate with passionate, innovative IT networking professionals committed to quality and customer success. Alpha’s mission is to enable customers to deliver fully tested end products validated on a customized network parallel to Cisco IT’s production environment.
Your Impact
As a Network Systems Engineer, you will develop, implement, maintain, and optimize network systems to ensure reliable, secure connectivity. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support network infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and implement automation and security measures. Key responsibilities include:
- Support and manage core network components, including Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and out-of-band (OOB) networks.
- Maintain network security by managing access controls, applying updates, and enforcing organizational policies.
- Resolve network installation and configuration issues; support problem identification and root cause analysis.
- Assist with network installation projects and provide training support.
- Take ownership of assigned network tasks and contribute to team efforts.
- Facilitate effective communication within the network team and with customers.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience combined with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.
- Experience with Enterprise class networking hardware and platforms.
- Proficiency in network protocols (TCP/IP and Routing Protocols), routing, switching, and wireless technologies.
- Experience with network monitoring and network diagnostic tools.
- Familiarity with network security principles and best practices.
- Skilled in root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and diagnosing complex network operations.
Preferred Qualifications
- CCNA or CCNP Enterprise certification, or willingness to obtain.
- Experience with Cisco hardware/platforms, including IOS, IOS-XE and Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly Cisco DNA Center).
- Strong Python skills, particularly for API interaction and network automation scripting.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and git cli/repository usage.
- Experience with ThousandEyes or similar network performance analytics tools.
- Excellent time management, attention to detail, and follow-through.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to influence and collaborate with technical teams and managers.
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:
The starting salary range posted for this position is $102,900.00 to $130,700.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.
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 receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees.
- 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco.
- Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees.
- Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations).
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next.
- Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members.
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer.
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
- .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
- 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
- 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
- Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$102,900.00 - $150,300.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$90,000.00 - $132,900.00
- For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
The application window is expected to close on: 06/01/2026. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Meet the Team
Join the Alpha Network Services team within Cisco IT, a critical group dedicated to delivering Infrastructure Services. We partner with internal Cisco business units and specialized departments to evaluate and test the latest products and services before First Customer Shipment (FCS). Collaborate with passionate, innovative IT networking professionals committed to quality and customer success. Alpha’s mission is to enable customers to deliver fully tested end products validated on a customized network parallel to Cisco IT’s production environment.
Your Impact
As a Network Systems Engineer, you will develop, implement, maintain, and optimize network systems to ensure reliable, secure connectivity. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support network infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and implement automation and security measures. Key responsibilities include:
- Support and manage core network components, including Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and out-of-band (OOB) networks.
- Maintain network security by managing access controls, applying updates, and enforcing organizational policies.
- Resolve network installation and configuration issues; support problem identification and root cause analysis.
- Assist with network installation projects and provide training support.
- Take ownership of assigned network tasks and contribute to team efforts.
- Facilitate effective communication within the network team and with customers.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience combined with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.
- Experience with Enterprise class networking hardware and platforms.
- Proficiency in network protocols (TCP/IP and Routing Protocols), routing, switching, and wireless technologies.
- Experience with network monitoring and network diagnostic tools.
- Familiarity with network security principles and best practices.
- Skilled in root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and diagnosing complex network operations.
Preferred Qualifications
- CCNA or CCNP Enterprise certification, or willingness to obtain.
- Experience with Cisco hardware/platforms, including IOS, IOS-XE and Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly Cisco DNA Center).
- Strong Python skills, particularly for API interaction and network automation scripting.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and git cli/repository usage.
- Experience with ThousandEyes or similar network performance analytics tools.
- Excellent time management, attention to detail, and follow-through.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to influence and collaborate with technical teams and managers.
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:
The starting salary range posted for this position is $102,900.00 to $130,700.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.
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 receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees.
- 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco.
- Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees.
- Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations).
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next.
- Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members.
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer.
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
- .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
- 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
- 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
- Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$102,900.00 - $150,300.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$90,000.00 - $132,900.00
- For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Network Systems Engineer
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
EB-2 eligibility for network systems engineers typically rests on a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience. Document your credentials with official transcripts and detailed employment letters before you start applying.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Not every networking team has gone through PERM before. Search the DOL OFLC disclosure data for employers who have filed PERM for SOC code 15-1241 roles to find companies already familiar with the process.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filtering for green card sponsorship history saves significant time in your search. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified PERM and I-140 filing history for network systems engineer roles, so you can focus on companies already set up to sponsor.
Verify your wage level before accepting an offer
PERM requires your offered wage to meet the DOL prevailing wage for your location and experience level. Run the OFLC Wage Search before negotiations so you understand whether an employer's offer will clear the DOL threshold at your correct level.
Clarify the PERM timeline during offer negotiations
PERM recruitment advertising alone takes roughly 60 days, and analyst review at DOL can add several months beyond that. Ask the employer directly whether they have immigration counsel engaged and whether they intend to file within six months of your start date.
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Find Network Systems Engineer JobsNetwork Systems Engineer Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Network Systems Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Network systems engineer positions typically qualify for both categories. EB-3 covers professionals with a U.S. bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent. EB-2 applies when the role requires a master's degree or when your employer can justify the advanced degree requirement in the PERM job description. O*NET classifies network systems engineers in Job Zone 4, which supports specialty occupation arguments at both levels.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary status with an annual cap and lottery, requiring renewal every three years. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries, and approval leads to permanent residency rather than a fixed work period. The trade-off is timeline: PERM and I-140 processing typically runs 12 to 24 months before you can even file for adjustment of status.
What does the PERM process actually require from a Network Systems Engineer candidate?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a formal recruitment campaign proving no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. You'll need to meet the minimum requirements stated in the job description exactly as written. Any experience gained with the sponsoring employer after your hire date generally cannot count toward those minimum requirements, so your credentials at the time of the offer matter most.
Where can I find Network Systems Engineer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters employers by verified PERM and I-140 filing history so you can identify companies that have already sponsored network engineering roles, rather than cold-applying and asking HR to confirm sponsorship availability mid-process.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, you can change to a same or similar role after your I-140 has been approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more. Network systems engineer roles generally port to other networking, infrastructure, or systems administration positions with similar duties. USCIS evaluates portability based on SOC code alignment and job duties, not employer name.
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