Solutions Engineer, Service Provider Sales, Saudi Arabia

Cisco Systems; Riyadh; On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Solutions Engineer to enhance customer engagement through technical expertise in networking solutions. In this pivotal role, you will partner with Account Managers to deliver tailored Cisco product demonstrations and configurations, ensuring customer success and satisfaction. Your extensive knowledge of Service Provider Network Architecture and transport technologies will be crucial in driving digital transformation for clients. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that values innovation and teamwork while providing the tools and support for your professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in designing complex networks for Service Providers.
• Strong understanding of transport technologies and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and sales support for assigned accounts.
• Lead pre-sale support including network design and proposals.

Skills

Service Provider Network Architecture

Network Design

Transport SDN Architecture

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Orientation

Education

BS/BA in Electrical Engineering

BS/BA in Computer Science

Tools

Cisco Products

Routing and Switching Products

Job description

Solutions Engineer, Service Provider Sales, Saudi Arabia

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Area of Interest: Engineer - Pre Sales and Product Management
Job Type: Professional
Technology Interest: Networking, Service Provider
Job Id: 1437387

Meet the Team

Cisco seeks a Solutions Engineer to partner with our Account Managers in a pre-sales technical role, showcasing Cisco product solutions—setting up demonstrations and explaining features and benefits to customers—and designing and configuring products to meet specific customer needs. Solutions Engineer at Cisco is a key technical role to drive customer digital transformation. You will be a customer-focused technical sales professional who ensures that relevant technical information and guidance is provided to the customer, focusing on customer success and aligned outcomes.

Your Impact

Gain access to the broad palette of Cisco technologies and applications in the Service Provider market. Direct account and partner responsibilities. Stay abreast of relevant competitive solutions, products and services. Provide technical and sales support for accounts in assigned territory. Perform technical presentations for customers, partners and prospects. Assist with the development of formal sales plans and proposals for assigned opportunities. Lead Pre-sale support including quote, network design, technical and financial proposal, pre-sale testing support etc. Demonstrate technical solutions including Cross-architectural solutions covering Service Provider Routing, Service Provider Mobility, Cloud Compute, Data Center Routing and Switching, Security, Automation and more.

Minimum Qualifications

Thorough understanding of Service Provider Network Architecture. 5+ years of shown success in designing end to end large complex network to meet Service Providers requirements. In-depth knowledge of Service Providers Transport Technologies, Architecture and Protocols including Mobile Backhaul (4G/5G), FTTx/GPON, BNG, x-Haul (ORAN), Metro, Core and peering layers. Ability to perform Design, analysis and solutioning of Transport SDN Architecture for Fixed & Mobile Converged Network, comprises of Core SP Routing Underlay (IGP, BGP, MPLS, SR-MPLS, SRv6), and Overlay (L3/L2VPN, EVPN, mVPN). In-depth knowledge and software skill set of network automation and orchestration, service provisioning and assurance. Product knowledge in advance service provider routing and automation technologies either with Cisco Products or Cisco Competitor Products. Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, and strong presentation skills in English. Ability to work effectively and add value as a team member. Demonstrate technical knowledge and consultative skills to customer executives. Strong problem-solving skills: ability to assess a problem and determine an effective course of action. Can work under minimum supervision and under time pressure. Self-motivated, fast learner and with proactive attitude. Customer oriented strategic thinker, able to address customer concerns and to support customer business growth. BS/BA (Electrical Engineering/Computer Science) or equivalent from reputable university.

Preferred Qualifications

CCIE R/S or CCIE SP certifications or equivalent is preferred. Presales experience working with telecom/service provider customers. Strong understanding of adjacent technologies/architecture such as Data Center, Security, Enterprise networking. Skilled in understanding the customers’ business drivers and aligning these to Cisco solutions. Negotiation skills to craft solutions that are beneficial to our customers and Cisco. Hands on experience in routing and switching products. Capabilities to work with various non-technical groups (finance, legal, Post sales). Capabilities to lead a group of people with various technical backgrounds. Fluency in Arabic language.

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