Enterprise Architecture Lead — AI & Automation

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Clegg (NC); On-site; USD 169,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Customer Delivery Architect to lead enterprise-scale architectures and roadmaps for our most demanding customers.

You will partner with customer technology leaders, Cisco teams, and partners to align strategy with implementation and ensure scalable, high-value outcomes. The role demands strong architectural leadership, risk management, and the ability to translate business priorities into clear technical recommendations for executives, while guiding design,

Qualifications

• Minimum of university degree plus extensive related experience; CCIE or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience leading architecture strategy for large enterprise customers.
• Ability to define target-state architectures and multi-year roadmaps across complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and shape enterprise-scale architectures across Cisco and third-party technologies.
• Steer high-impact initiatives from vision to execution with cross-functional teams.
• Evaluate cross-architecture challenges, assess dependencies, security, and scalability to remove barriers.
• Translate business priorities into technical recommendations for executives.
• Assess and integrate AI, automation, and emerging technologies for measurable value.
• Influence Cisco strategy through customer insight and emerging needs.
• Develop architects and engineers, promoting reusable practices and knowledge sharing.
• Represent Cisco expertise with executives and industry audiences.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Enterprise architecture

Executive communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

CCIE or equivalent certification

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Customer Delivery Architect to lead enterprise-scale architectures and roadmaps for our most demanding customers.

You will partner with customer technology leaders, Cisco teams, and partners to align strategy with implementation and ensure scalable, high-value outcomes. The role demands strong architectural leadership, risk management, and the ability to translate business priorities into clear technical recommendations for executives, while guiding design,