Solutions Validation Services

Summary: The Solutions Validation Services (SVS) role at Cisco Customer Experience (CX) involves validating complex customer-specific networks to facilitate the adoption of new technologies. The position requires leading validation efforts, developing test cases, and automating testing processes while ensuring compliance with SVS standards. Candidates should possess strong consultancy skills and technical expertise in various Cisco technologies. The role emphasizes collaboration, issue resolution, and business development to drive growth within SVS.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead validation for customer design, platforms, software, and MoP for upgrades/downgrades.
• Define test requirements and cases with customers.
• Emulate customer networks in labs using traffic generators.
• Develop automated tests with ROBOT framework, perform tests, and report findings.
• Collaborate on troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Ensure SVS standards and enhance automation in deliveries.
• Drive discussions on opportunities and renewals for SVS growth.

Key Skills:

• Minimum 2x CCNP-level knowledge, preferably in Enterprise, Data Center, and/or Service Provider.
• Deep knowledge of at least 2 technology areas such as SDA, SD-WAN, Routing & Switching (R&S), DC, ACI, or SP.
• Strong customer consultancy skills with effective communication and stakeholder interaction experience.
• CCIE certification preferred, especially in CCIE Enterprise.
• Experience in building and deploying networks.
• Experience in network testing/validation and traffic generator tools (e.g., Ixia or Spirent).
• Strong scripting skills in Robot/Python or other languages; knowledge of Ansible/Terraform is a plus.
• Familiarity with both waterfall and Agile project delivery methodologies.
• Project management skills are advantageous.

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Industry: IT