Learning@Cisco Certification Design Advisory Team

Participate in the Development of Cisco Career Certifications
In order to maintain the relevance and quality of our certification exams, Cisco routinely asks external Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to participate in job task analysis, domain identification and exam development.  SMEs are crucial to the process and help ensure Cisco Career Certifications remain among the most highly regarded in the industry.

If you are interested in being part of a Cisco Certification Design Advisory Team, please review the following information, submit the application profile information below and a recent resume in email to sme_recruitment@external.cisco.com. Submissions must be received by May 20, 2008.

Networking Engineer Job Task Analysis Workshop
June 16-20, in Boxborough, Massachusetts (outside Boston)
SEEKING:  Engineers who plan, design, implement, operate, monitor and troubleshoot multi-site, multi-protocol, multi-service (data, voice, video, wireless) networks 

• Must work in environment featuring large number of networking devices
• Job role can be IT staff, field, or managerial
• Experience in specifying tasks that others accomplish

SMEs will be asked to:

• Attend a five-day job task analysis workshop at a Cisco office in Boxborough, Mass. (outside of Boston).  For those from out of the area, air travel and lodging to attend the workshop will be reimbursed up to $4000 USD.
• Participate with SME peers and Cisco staff in writing and reviewing documentation pertaining to the domain skills required of Cisco Certified Internetwork Experts (CCIE)s in Routing and Switching.  SMEs need to be able to work independently and in small groups.  SMEs must have strong writing skills and should be able to articulate thoughts in writing and verbally.

SMEs will receive (pending full level of participation):

• All information and materials required to complete the given tasks.
• Continental breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages during meeting days.  Dietary restrictions will be accommodated.
• Recognition for you and your organization (if provided) on Cisco certification community sites.
• A stipend of $300 USD per day.
• A voucher (coupon) to take one Cisco certification exam at any Pearson VUE testing facility, free of charge.  (Offer excludes lab exams taken at Cisco facilities.).
• Priority placement (if desired) in beta test of new CCNP level training course, free of charge.
• A certificate of participation.
• A Cisco logo golf shirt.

SME Requirements:

• Two years networking experience and CCNP certified.
• Strong communication and English skills.
• Commitment to participate fully for five 8-hour days.
• Non-disclosure agreement (NDA) signed prior to participation.   
• Ability to independently obtain visa and any necessary authorization for travel.
• Submit an updated resume that highlights your experience in:
• • Troubleshooting tier 2+ networking issues and resolving escalations
  • Configuring security solutions or “hardening” the network
  • Identification and mitigation of network performance issues

NOTE: SMEs outside the U.S. are encouraged to apply if a visa can be obtained.

Application Profile Information
Completion of the information below is required along with a current resume to be considered for this workshop.

• First Name
• Last Name
• Email Address
• Certification Held (include number if applicable)
• Title
• Company Name
• Industry
• Approximate Size of IT Staff
• Address
• City
• State
• Country
• Postal Code
• Phone Number

Email this information and recent resume (Word Doc or PDF format) to: sme_recruitment@external.cisco.com.