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The Intern would be working closely with the APJ CPOC team to deliver product and/or solution validation engagements that will aid in closing out sales opportunities.\nYour Impact\nThe engagement involves preparing the required testbed for engineers to work on and support the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of the network infrastructure.\nThe Intern would also be involved in daily administration of the CPOC lab, ie keeping order in inventory, and making sure the facility is Occupational and Health Safety (OH&S) compliant.\nThis opportunity will provide a pathway for the Intern to be more involved directly on customer engagements.\nIt is a challenging but interesting and rewarding role that requires a motivated person.\nMinimum Qualifications\nCurrently pursuing and actively enrolled in an advanced degree or certification - inclusive of bachelors, masters, TAFE, community college, technical bootcamp or educated programs\nStrong analytical and problem solving skills with ability to troubleshoot technical problems\nAbility to multi-task, self-start, work in a fast-paced team environment and work independently\nWilling to take on new challenges and develop new skills\nMust be an Australian Permanent Resident or Australian or New Zealand Citizen (student visa's or visa's obtained on your own are not applicable for the program)\nPreferred Qualifications\nPassionate about networking, information technology or computer science\nKnowledge of adjacent technologies, holding Cisco Certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP) or industry recognized certifications and ability to script (Python or Java) is a plus\nWhy Cisco?\nAt 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.\nFueled 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. 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