AI-First Regional Solutions Engineer

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 202,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a proactive Solutions Engineer in the Orange County area (Irvine, CA) to co-own the territory with an Account Executive.

You will translate complex architectures into business value, leverage AI and automation, and guide customers through technical transformations with a focus on growth and excellence. You will represent Cisco’s end-to-end portfolio, lead strategic account planning, and collaborate across teams to deliver cohesive, high-impact solutions for

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in technical consulting or customer-facing solutions architecture.
• At least one active, verified industry certification (e.g., CCNA/CCNP, AWS/Azure, Security+).
• Strong technical competence in core networking, security protocols, and cloud architectures.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, IT, or equivalent practical experience (4 years).

Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Ownership: co-own territory planning, opportunity targeting and revenue growth.
• Full-Portfolio Technical Leadership: advise across Networking, Security, AI Infrastructure, and Automation.
• Customer Execution & Deliverables: lead workshops, solution demos, roadmaps, POVs, and BoMs.
• AI-Driven Innovation: apply agentic AI, vibe coding, and automation to sales workflows.
• Executive Relevance & High EQ: present technical concepts clearly to executives and stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: partner with regional teams, architects, and channel partners.

Skills

Technical consulting experience

Active industry certification

Networking fundamentals

Cloud architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/IT or 4 years equivalent

Tools

Cisco CCNA/CCNP

AWS/Azure certifications

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a proactive Solutions Engineer in the Orange County area (Irvine, CA) to co-own the territory with an Account Executive.

You will translate complex architectures into business value, leverage AI and automation, and guide customers through technical transformations with a focus on growth and excellence. You will represent Cisco’s end-to-end portfolio, lead strategic account planning, and collaborate across teams to deliver cohesive, high-impact solutions for