Cybersecurity Solutions Engineer

Cisco; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 154,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco is seeking a Security Solutions Engineer to navigate the evolving cybersecurity landscape. In this role, you will analyze peer offerings, build lab environments, and work closely with product and sales teams. The ideal candidate will possess technical experience along with a strong background in cybersecurity, contributing to Cisco's competitive positioning.

Benefits

Coaching and mentoring opportunities

Access to educational resources

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of cybersecurity experience in a technical role.
• Experience configuring security products and using security test tools.
• Cloud and container security experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Research cybersecurity technologies across Firewall, SSE, Identity, and XDR.
• Collaborate with sales and product teams to enhance go-to-market strategies.
• Create technical enablement content for the global sales engineering community.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Technical communication

Product evaluation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Security test tools

Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Kubernetes

Job description

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Base pay range

$154,600.00/yr - $201,400.00/yr

The application window is expected to close on: 6/27/2025

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

As a Security Solutions Engineer focused on the competitive environment, you will help Cisco assess and respond to evolving technologies and strategies across the cybersecurity landscape. You’ll analyze peer security offerings, explore product approaches, and help shape how Cisco positions our Firewall, SSE/SASE, Identity (ISE & Duo), and XDR solutions.

This is a technically focused role for someone who enjoys digging into technology, learning how products work, and helping others understand technical differences in clear, actionable ways. You’ll collaborate with sales, enablement, and product teams to ensure Cisco’s positioning stays sharp and relevant.

Your Impact

• Research cybersecurity technologies and approaches across Firewall, SSE, Identity, and XDR domains
• Build lab environments and evaluate security solutions side-by-side
• Create technical enablement content, informed by the competition, to best position Cisco’s products for the global sales engineering community
• Collaborate with Business Entities (BEs), GTM, and Enablement teams on sales motions and training
• Work with product, sales, and enablement teams to refine go-to-market strategies
• Gather field insights to validate and improve technical messaging
• Validate existing field-facing content and gather in-the-field competitor intel
• Deliver technical guidance to support Cisco’s position in the market
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years of cybersecurity experience in a technical role (pre-sales, systems engineering, security analyst, or technical marketing)
• Experience configuring or testing security products and using security test tools
• Cloud and container security experience (AWS, GCP, Azure, Kubernetes, VMware)
• Prior experience in security solution evaluation, enablement, or field engineering
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in cybersecurity or networking (e.g., vendor-specific, SANS, ISC²)
• Familiar with leading vendors and solutions across the security industry (e.g., Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Zscaler, Netskope, Okta)
• Can clearly explain technical differences to both engineers and sales teams
• Are a good communicator and enjoy working across teams to solve problems
• Are proactive and eager to grow your technical and strategic skills
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field
  
  

Why Cisco

Our purpose at Cisco is to power an inclusive future for all. We do that by revolutionizing how

data and infrastructure securely connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and

beyond. Our solutions power and protect how humans and technology work together across

the physical and digital worlds and provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and

insights across the entire digital footprint. Our technology drives progress, and because our

solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

The depth and breadth of our technology doesn't just benefit our customers – it also means

limitless opportunities for us to experiment and learn. Our employees have access to

coaching, mentoring, and upskilling to help future-proof their careers. That includes exploring

different ways to weave the possibilities of AI in the creation and delivery of our work.

We make impact as a team, innovating quickly and fearlessly to create significant solutions

on a large scale. We understand the power each of our unique backgrounds and experiences

bring when we work together. Because of that, we have a global network of problem solvers, doers,

and curious creators who help one another do their life’s best work.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Computer Hardware Manufacturing, Software Development, and Computer Networking Products

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