Partner Solutions Engineer

Cisco Systems, Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an ambitious Solutions Engineer to support a key UK partner. This role involves building relationships with decision-makers, showcasing Cisco's solutions, and mentoring team members. Ideal candidates will have extensive pre-sales experience and a strong grasp of Cisco technologies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in pre-sales or technical consulting roles.
• Deep understanding of Cisco’s core technologies and solution selling.

Responsibilities

• Establish relationships with Business and Technical decision-makers.
• Conduct technical presentations and demonstrate Cisco Enterprise solutions.

Skills

Presentation Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

CCNP/CCIE Certifications

DevNet Professional/Expert Certifications

AWS/Azure Certifications

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Python

Job description

Alternate Locations - South East England

Area of Interest

Engineer - Pre Sales and Product Management

Job Type

Professional

Job Id

1442107

Meet the Team

Our team is seeking an ambitious and driven Solutions Engineer who will support a main UK partner and contribute to driving the regional strategy. You will be surrounded by a team that supports each other with a strong team-oriented approach in the pursuit of exceeding targets. The team comprises both early-career and senior SE talent. You will have the opportunity to mentor others and guide their career development as part of this incredible team.

Your Impact

In this partner-facing role, you will establish relationships with both Business and Technical decision-makers, align Cisco's portfolio to meet customer needs, and showcase Cisco's products and services. You will conduct technical presentations, demonstrate Cisco Enterprise solutions, and explain features and benefits to customers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in pre-sales, systems engineering, or technical consulting roles with strong presentation and communication skills, capable of articulating technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Deep understanding of Cisco’s core technologies (Networking, Security, Data Center, Collaboration, Cloud solutions) and familiarity with multi-cloud, automation (Ansible, Terraform, Python), and software-defined architectures is advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving and consultative skills with experience handling complex pre-sales engagements.
• Experience working with channel partners, VARs, and system integrators, with the ability to build relationships and influence decision-making.
• Experience in solution selling and designing end-to-end architectures for enterprise customers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CCNP/CCIE certifications (Routing & Switching, Security, Data Center, or Enterprise).
• DevNet Professional/Expert certifications (automation and programmability).
• AWS/Azure certifications (cloud expertise).

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Message to applicants in the U.S. and Canada:

Salary ranges posted reflect projected hiring ranges for full-time roles in U.S. and Canada, excluding benefits and equity. Compensation includes base salary, bonuses, and incentives, determined by location, experience, and qualifications. The recruiter can provide specific details during the hiring process.

U.S. employees have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with matching, disability coverage, life insurance, and wellbeing programs. They also receive paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and additional benefits, with specifics varying by location.

Sales roles include performance-based incentives, with details on attainment levels and payout structures provided during hiring.

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