Cloud and AI Infrastructure Solutions Engineer – Commercial Central

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); Remote; USD 202,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative team as a Cloud and AI Infrastructure Solutions Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in driving the adoption of cutting-edge data center solutions. This position empowers you to leverage your deep understanding of networking and compute architectures to support sales teams in effectively positioning solutions against competitors. In a culture that values continuous learning and diverse backgrounds, you'll be part of a dynamic environment that encourages growth and collaboration. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Dedicated paid time off to volunteer

Employee resource organizations

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of Data Center network and compute architectural designs.
• Excellent presentation skills for engaging workshops.

Responsibilities

• Drive adoption of data center solutions across various industries.
• Facilitate success of sales teams in selling Cloud and AI solutions.

Skills

Data Center Networking

Compute Architectural Designs

Presentation Skills

Data Center Solutions

Virtualization Technologies

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Powershell

Cisco Nexus

ACI

UCS Solutions

Job description

Cloud and AI Infrastructure Solutions Engineer – Commercial Central

Location: Offsite, Clayton, Missouri, US

Alternate Location: Missouri; Kansas

Area of Interest: Engineer - Pre Sales and Product Management

Compensation Range: 202900 USD - 257400 USD

Job Type: Professional

Job Id: 1439752

THE APPLICATION WINDOW IS EXPECTED TO CLOSE ON: 4/14/25

JOB POSTING MAY BE REMOVED EARLIER IF THE POSITION IS FILLED OR IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.

Ideal candidate will be located in Kansas or Missouri

Meet the Team

The US Commercial Central Cloud + AI Infrastructure team delivers one scalable strategy with local execution for data center customer transformation and growth. We are the go-to-market compute and data center networking engine gathering market transitions and allowing sellers to expand growth for customers and Cisco. Alongside our colleagues, Cloud & AI Infrastructure builds the sales strategy, activates sellers and technical communities, and accelerates selling.

Your Impact

We are seeking a Solutions Engineer to join our dynamic sales team. As a Cloud and AI infrastructure SE, you will drive the adoption of our data center solutions across various industries and customers. This role requires a deep understanding of Data Center Compute & Networking.

As a Cloud and AI Infrastructure Solutions Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating the success of the Cisco Field Sales teams in selling the full suite of Cloud and AI infrastructure solutions. You will help them position data center compute and networking solutions effectively against competing offerings. You will be passionate about pre-sales engineering activities, demonstrating solutions and architectures in Cloud and AI infrastructure.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of any combination of Datacenter, Storage, Compute, Converged Infrastructure, Data Center Networking, and Computing Platforms.
• Deep understanding of Data Center network and/or compute architectural designs.
• Deep knowledge of Data Center enterprise applications, virtualization technologies and operational toolsets.
• Excellent presentation skills - ability to deliver engaging workshops to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cisco Certifications (CCNA, CCNP or CCIE).
• Experience with Cisco Nexus, ACI and/or UCS solutions.
• Experience designing Converged infrastructure and Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) solutions.
• Proficiency with automation tool sets (Ansible, Terraform, Powershell) with a strong focus on DC switching or compute.
• Demonstrates proactive leadership with a team-oriented attitude.
• Hold a continuous learning philosophy, able to navigate ambiguity and complex customer challenges.

#WeAreCisco

Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!

Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!