AI Infrastructure Solutions Architect

Cisco; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco is seeking a Systems Engineer for AI & Connectivity in the UK & Ireland to drive end-to-end AI solution outcomes. You will partner with AI Account Executives, map Cisco's AI stack to business goals, and lead technical conversations with executives and architects.

You will design robust infrastructure, orchestrate Kubernetes-based environments, and steer POV projects that demonstrate tangible value for customers in complex environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems engineering or solution architecture within AI, data center, or cloud infrastructure equipment vendors.
• Proven track record of success in the UK & Ireland enterprise or public sector market.
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes, container orchestration, and microservices architecture.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols, security frameworks, and API-driven automation.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both executive and technical audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in driving technical sales engagements and managing complex deal cycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead customers from initial AI use case ideation through to full-scale implementation, ensuring technical and business alignment.
• Facilitate seamless integration by aligning Cisco's AI stack with key ISV and industry partners to deliver comprehensive, end-to-end solutions.
• Architect robust, scalable, and secure environments, leveraging Cisco's AI-optimized networking, compute, and observability solutions to support complex AI workloads.
• Design, implement, and drive Proof of Value (POV) projects, validating solution performance and business outcomes within customer environments.
• Collaborate with internal product engineering to influence the roadmap based on field insights and represent Cisco at industry events as a leader in secure, intelligent AI infrastructure.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Executive presence

Strategic thinking

Technical sales

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

IaC (Infrastructure as Code)

Job description

Cisco is seeking a Systems Engineer for AI & Connectivity in the UK & Ireland to drive end-to-end AI solution outcomes. You will partner with AI Account Executives, map Cisco's AI stack to business goals, and lead technical conversations with executives and architects.

You will design robust infrastructure, orchestrate Kubernetes-based environments, and steer POV projects that demonstrate tangible value for customers in complex environments.