CCIE Service Provider, which is sometimes called CCIE SP, is a top-tier Cisco certification. This certification shows that a person is proficient in understanding large networks and the technology behind them the same networks that telecoms and service providers use to provide internet, telephone, and data services on a daily basis.

After obtaining the certification, many different career paths become open. The most popular options are Network Architect and Service Provider Engineer positions; then people can advance to the position of Principal Engineer, which is very popular in the telecoms and technology industries.

Other possible ways to go after CCIE SP include becoming a Core Network Engineer, who is in charge of the core infrastructure carrying all the traffic. Also, as there will be a great demand for MPLS engineers, many specialists end up being MPLS or IP Engineers, working for large telecom companies. There are also people going into teaching, and others move into managerial positions such as NOC management.

The certification is also known for its great salary range. In the USA, the salary of CCIE SP is usually between $140,000 and $185,000 per year. In Australia, the median salary is closer to AUD 165,000, with higher salaries for senior positions.

The demand for the certification is extremely high, due to the fact that only 4% of the world’s networking specialists have reached CCIE level. Currently, the biggest demand comes from North America (USA, Canada), as well as Germany, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, and Japan. For more information about the Certification, please visit https://www.certboosters.com/cisco/path/ccie-service-provider