Solutions Engineer

Cisco Systems; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking a Partner Solutions Engineer in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In this role, you will act as a key technical resource, collaborating with Account Executives and partners to showcase Cisco solutions. You should have extensive technical knowledge of Cisco technologies and the ability to conduct impactful presentations. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this position. Attractive benefits and opportunities for growth are offered by the company.

Benefits

Innovative environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of Cisco technologies across multiple domains.
• Experience in solution design and deployment of Cisco products.
• Ability to conduct technical presentations to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Account Executives and partners in pre-sales activities.
• Conduct technical presentations and demonstrations.
• Consult with customers to understand business needs.

Skills

Technical knowledge of Cisco technologies

Solution design and deployment

Technical presentations

Communication skills

Experience with Cisco partners

Project management

Knowledge of automation

Education

Cisco certifications (CCNP, CCIE)

Tools

Cisco Sales Connect

Partner Self Service (PSS)

dCloud

Job description

Your Impact

As a Partner Solutions Engineer at Cisco, you will play a critical pre-sales technical role partnering with Account Executives and Cisco partners. You will be responsible for showcasing Cisco product solutions, conducting customer presentations, running proof of concepts, and designing solutions that meet customer business requirements. This role requires deep technical expertise across Cisco technologies and the ability to influence and consult with customers and partners to drive successful business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Cisco Account Executives and partners in pre-sales activities to design and present Cisco solutions.
• Conduct technical presentations, demonstrations, and proof of concepts to showcase Cisco technologies.
• Consult with customers and partners to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Influence and design solutions aligned with customer requirements and Cisco’s technology portfolio.
• Stay current on Cisco products, competitive solutions, and industry trends.
• Assist in developing formal sales plans and proposals for assigned opportunities.
• Participate as a specialist on virtual teams, providing consultative support in your area of expertise.
• Support partner enablement by sharing best practices, technical knowledge, and deployment guidance.
• Lead complex, cross-architecture or multi-vendor deployments from start to finish.
• Develop or customize scripts and automation tools to streamline deployments.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal knowledge sharing.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of Cisco technologies across multiple domains such as Enterprise Networking, Security, Collaboration, Data Center, and Cloud.
• Experience in solution design, configuration, and deployment of Cisco products and services.
• Ability to conduct technical presentations and demonstrations to diverse audiences.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and customer engagement skills.
• Experience working with Cisco partners and understanding partner ecosystems.
• Familiarity with Cisco partner tools and platforms such as Partner Self Service (PSS), Cisco Sales Connect, and dCloud.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of automation and programmability is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent technical credentials.
• Experience in vertical markets and industry-specific solutions.
• Understanding of business architecture and digital transformation initiatives.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including sales, engineering, and marketing.

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.

Cisco is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.