Consulting Engineer (Networking) - Early in Career, Lisbon

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.Start date: March 2026Location: Lisbon, Portugal (We follow a hybrid work approach with some office presence required - 2-3 days per week on average.)Applications are accepted until further notice.Imagine having an opportunity to develop not just in one specific area, but being granted access to an entire portfolio of roles, skills and expertise relevant to you as a new engineer. And imagine learning. Not just anywhere, but learning at the world’s leading technology company with over 30 years of experience in the industry. In a world where you can design, implement, troubleshoot, operate, automate and become a multi-skilled certified engineer, all in one place. That is the opportunity that Cisco has for you.Meet the TeamThe Professional Services team's main focus is on Cisco's premium customers. Your daily activities revolve around developing complex designs, implementing Cisco groundbreaking technologies worldwide and finally providing optimization services to the largest networks and customers in the world. All with Cisco's innovative technology, across the security, networking, collaboration, mobility, datacenter and software domains.Your ImpactThis is not just an ordinary new-hire program. As you start your career at Cisco you will develop a set of professional and technology skills which will provide you with priceless experience for the future. You will solve the world’s most intriguing technology challenges, test and implement the latest architectures, monitor and optimize entire infrastructures, and work closely together as your day-to-day job.You will also work alongside some of the industry's brightest minds and receive the support and backing from the #1 Greatest Place to Work in the World. This is a chance to build your career and leverage training, mentoring and exposure which can lead you to multiple roles and departments.Minimum QualificationsYou are a recent graduate or on your final year of studies towards a degree or related program or other academic certification; equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degreeYou are willing to communicate in English (verbal and written).You are passionate about networking, software, information technology or computer science.You have a passion for technology such as: Routing, Switching, Datacenter, Security, Virtualization, Collaboration, Wireless, Software or Network programmability & automation, or you demonstrate a strong willingness to learn.You are eligible to work in Portugal without any visa/work permit sponsorship Preferred QualificationsKnowledge of adjacent technologies, holding Cisco Certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, DEVASC) or industry recognized certifications is a plus.Language proficiency in Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Greek or Spanish is beneficialWhy 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.