AI-First Solutions Engineer — Remote (Houston Area)

Cisco Systems, Inc; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 209,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with Cisco matching

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Life insurance

RSU program

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc in Houston seeks a proactive Solutions Engineer to co-own regional accounts, translate complex architectures into business value, and lead high-impact technical engagements with customers.

This remote-based role requires regular on-site support in the Houston metro area. The position offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities to leverage AI-driven workflows to accelerate outcomes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of network engineering, technical consulting, or customer-facing solutions architecture experience.
• IT Infrastructure proficiency across enterprise networking, datacenter, and security platforms.
• Active industry certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA/CCNP, AWS/Azure, Security, or equivalent industry-recognized credentials).

Responsibilities

• Partner with Account Executive to co-own account strategy and translate architecture into business value.
• Lead high-impact technical engagements such as discovery workshops, demos, and POVs.
• Collaborate with regional teams and partners to deliver cohesive end-to-end solutions.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc in Houston seeks a proactive Solutions Engineer to co-own regional accounts, translate complex architectures into business value, and lead high-impact technical engagements with customers.

This remote-based role requires regular on-site support in the Houston metro area. The position offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities to leverage AI-driven workflows to accelerate outcomes.