Cisco · 5 hours ago
Network Operations Engineer I (Intern) - Unites States
Triangle, NC
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$44K/yr - $185K/yrCisco is a leading technology company dedicated to revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations. The role of Wireless Core Network Operations Engineer involves monitoring and supporting critical mobile core systems to ensure high availability and performance of wireless data and IoT services.
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Responsibilities
Monitor and support critical mobile core systems including EPC, IMS, and 5G Core
Ensure high availability and performance of wireless data and IoT services
Contribute to troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and operational stability
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a certification program (e.g., Boot Camp, Apprenticeship, Community College), or currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program. Relevant fields include Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or related field
Hands on experience in wireless core or IP networking environments
Basic knowledge of 3G/4G/5G Core components (e.g., MME/AMF, SGW/PGW/UPF)
Familiarity with IP networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching)
Proficient with Linux command-line navigation
Preferred
Exposure to telecom protocols such as Diameter, GTP, SCTP
Experience with network monitoring or ticketing tools (Nagios, Grafana, Splunk, ServiceNow)
Knowledge of virtualized/cloud-native platforms (VMware, OpenStack, Docker/Kubernetes)
Basic scripting skills in Python, Bash, or Shell for automation
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
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
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
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
Employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
Company
Cisco
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
Founded in 1984
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Chuck Robbins
Chair and CEO
Carl Solder
Chief Technology Officer - Cisco System Australia/New Zealand
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