Government Technology Solutions Advisor

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is looking for a Senior Solutions Engineer to be the primary advisor to key Central Government and Defence accounts in the UK. You'll bridge technology and policy, influencing long-term tech roadmaps while ensuring high-level technical solutions meet unique government challenges.

With over 15 years of experience in technology leadership, you will lead multi-domain architecture projects, conduct strategic bid consulting, and engage with executive stakeholders to drive digital transformation across critical national infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in senior/executive technical leadership.
• Deep knowledge of multi-domain architectures (Networking, Security, Cloud, Collaboration).
• Proven track record of engaging with C-suite stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead technical consultant for strategic bids.
• Provide insights on emerging technology trends.
• Work with engineering, sales, and services teams for high-impact delivery.

Skills

Executive advisory

Architectural leadership

Thought leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Collaboration

Education

Relevant degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business Administration

Job description

The Opportunity

We are seeking a senior-level Solutions Engineer to serve as the primary advisor to our most critical Central Government and Defence accounts. This is not a standard sales role; it is an executive-level partnership, you will be the technical architect behind the digital transformation of critical national infrastructure, bridging the gap between high-level policy and complex, multi-domain technology execution. If you have 15+ years of experience in high-stakes environments and are looking to define the future of technology in the public sector, this is your next challenge.

Your Strategic Impact

• Executive Advisory: Act as a peer to CTOs and CIOs within Government and major defence integrators. You will influence long-term technology road-maps and align Cisco’s innovation pipeline with national business outcomes.
• Architectural Leadership: Orchestrate complex, multi-domain architectures that solve for security, scalability, and mission-critical reliability.
• Transformation Catalyst: Lead large‑scale program transformations, moving beyond individual product sales to deliver holistic, high-value solutions that address unique government and defence challenges.
• Competitive Positioning: Define and execute the strategy to displace legacy competition, positioning Cisco as the essential foundation for the customer’s future.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Bid Consulting: Serve as the lead technical consultant for multi-million-pound strategic bids, ensuring technical solutions are intrinsically linked to long-term customer success.
• Thought Leadership: Provide authoritative insights on emerging technology trends, influencing both the customer’s internal strategy and Cisco’s internal product development (BEs).
• Cross‑Functional Orchestration: Work with internal engineering, sales, and services teams to ensure a unified, high‑impact delivery model.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, translating high-level business objectives into actionable, secure, and future‑proof technical requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 15+ years of progressive experience in senior/executive technical leadership, architectural design, or CTO/CIO‑level advisory roles.
• Domain Expertise: Deep, hands‑on knowledge of multi-domain architectures (Networking, Security, Cloud, Collaboration) and their application in complex, regulated environments.
• Executive Presence: Proven track record of engaging, influencing, and building long‑term trust with C‑suite and executive-level stakeholders.
• Sector Knowledge: Demonstrated experience navigating the unique requirements, compliance standards, and competitive landscape of the UK Public Sector and Defence industries.
• Collaboration: Strong experience of working with cross-functional teams through large-scale, high-impact digital transformations.
• Education: A relevant degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business Administration (or equivalent professional experience).

Note: Candidate must be willing to undergo public sector related background checks.