Leader, Systems Engineering

Cisco Systems; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems UAE is seeking a senior Leader of Solution Engineering to guide architectural strategy across AI/GenAI, software, mobility, and data center solutions for the UAE and Middle East region. You will lead a high-performing team, mentor engineers, and drive Cisco's technology vision in close collaboration with sales, product, and engineering teams.

You will engage with customers and partners to translate business challenges into scalable, innovative solutions while advancing technical

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in solution engineering or technical leadership roles.
• Strong architectural vision across AI, GenAI, mobility, software, and data center solutions.
• Hands-on design and implementation of enterprise-grade solutions.
• Excellent people and stakeholder management across levels.
• Leadership certifications.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.
• Experience in the Telecom Middle East & Africa region.
• Public speaking and executive briefing experience.
• Mentoring and developing technical talent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing Solution Engineering team.
• Define and drive architecture vision across AI/GenAI, mobility, software, and data center solutions.
• Engage with customers and partners to understand challenges and design scalable solutions.
• Collaborate with sales, product, and engineering to align solutions with market needs.
• Drive technical enablement and thought leadership in the Middle East region.

Skills

Leadership

Architectural vision

AI/GenAI expertise

Public speaking

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

MEA Telecom experience

English & Arabic fluency

Education

B.Sc. in Engineering

Job description

Meet the Team At Cisco

our Solution Engineering team plays a crucial role in driving technical excellence innovation and customer success We are a group of passionate technology solution engineers who collaborate with customers partners and internal teams to design and deliver cutting-edge solutions that transform businesses Our team thrives on solving complex challenges and enabling organizations to harness the full potential of modern SP technologies AI GenAI SP mobility cloud native software open source cybersecurity and data center solutions

Your Impact

As a Leader of Solution Engineering in the UAE for SP you will be at the forefront of Cisco s technology vision in the Middle East This role requires a strong leader with exceptional people skills a proven track record in technical leadership and the ability to inspire and guide a high-performing team You will be responsible for shaping the architectural strategy across modern technologies ensuring Cisco s solutions align with the evolving needs of businesses in the region Your key responsibilities will include Leading and mentoring a high-performing Solution Engineering team fostering a culture of collaboration growth and technical excellence Defining and driving the architecture vision across AI GenAI software SP mobility data center solutions and other modern technologies to support customers digital transformation Engaging with customers and partners to understand business challenges and develop innovative scalable solutions leveraging Cisco s portfolio Collaborating with cross-functional teams including sales product and engineering to align solutions with market needs and strategic goals Driving technical enablement and thought leadership within the Middle East region positioning Cisco as the preferred technology partner

Why Cisco

At 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 Fueled 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 Because our solutions are everywhere our impact is everywhere We are Cisco and our power starts with you

• B.Sc. in Engineering or a related technical field (Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent).
• Proven leadership experience in a similar Solution Engineering or Technical Leadership role, with a track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong architectural vision and expertise in modern technologies, including AI, GenAI, mobility, software, and data center solutions.
• Deep technical acumen with hands-on experience in designing and implementing enterprise-grade solutions.
• Excellent people and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels.
• Leadership and industry certifications.
• Fluency in English and Arabic languages.
• Experience working in the Telecom Middle East and Africa region, understanding its market dynamics and customer challenges.
• Demonstrated leadership in building and leading collaborative, high-performing teams.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills, with the ability to engage audiences at industry events and executive briefings.
• A passion for mentoring, coaching, and developing technical talent.
• Knowledge of cloud computing, cybersecurity, networking, AI and automation in addition to core expertise areas.
• Ability to drive innovation and thought leadership, positioning Cisco as a leader in next-generation solutions.
• Fluency in French language.