This Cisco VPN/Security Services Specialization retired on January 31, 2005; applications are no longer accepted. A Partner with a Cisco VPN/Security Services Specialization qualifies to support the products listed below:
- Cisco PIX Firewall
- IPSec IOS & IOS Firewall
- Cisco Security and VPN Software
- Cisco IDS Host Sensors
- Cisco IDS 4200 Series Sensors
- Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator
- Cisco 7000 Series VPN Routers
A Cisco VPN/Security Services Specialized Partner also possesses individual technical capbilities within the following job roles:
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Engagement Manager: Effectively communicates with the account team, customer, and partner(s) for multiple project coordination including assessment of the size and scope of the network delivery strategy. Key deliverables include: well defined customer and partner-facing Statement(s) of Work ("SOW"), risk assessment/mitigation, partner and internal pricing, margin analysis, and a smooth transition to the Project Manager.
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Project Manager: (2 required) Is the point-of-contact for project coordination, and is responsible for project plan development, project plan execution, milestone and work breakdown schedules, P&L reporting and overall change management procedures according to the Statement(s) of Work ("SOW"). Must possess a solid understanding of technology.
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Design Engineer 1: (1 required) Posses the ability to translate a client's immediate and future needs into a specific network design with detailed configuration specifications. Must understand the integration requirements of multiple Cisco devices supporting end-to-end features sets and the integration requirements of third party devices.
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Design Engineer 2: (1 required) Posses the ability to translate a client's immediate and future needs into a specific network design with detailed configuration specifications. Must understand the integration requirements of multiple Cisco devices supporting end-to-end features sets and the integration requirements of third party devices.
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Field Engineer: (2 required) Implements and executes the design; configures and troubleshoots the network and/or its various components.
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The Cisco VPN/Security Services Specialization is worth 25 points toward certification under the Cisco Channel Partner Program.
