Enterprise Networking Solutions Engineer – Pre-Sales

Cisco Systems, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 192,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Stock grants eligible

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Solutions Engineer with strong Enterprise Networking, Data Center, and Security experience. The SE will partner with Account Managers in a pre-sales role, delivering technical presentations, demos, BoMs, and Proof of Concepts to meet customer outcomes.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of experience, BS/BA in EE/CS, and Cisco product familiarity. Illinois relocation may be required; Chicago metro living is expected.

Qualifications

• BS/BA (EE/CS) or relevant experience.
• Cisco product experience or relevant experience in technology area is required.
• Knowledge of Cisco's Solutions and networking fundamentals appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to account planning to identify growth opportunities and align strategies.
• Lead demonstrations of Cisco solutions addressing customer challenges.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to refine alignment and elevate relationships.
• Deliver technical guidance and pre-sales support with account managers during engagements.
• Drive cross-architecture designs and cross-functional solutions.

Skills

Enterprise Networking

Data Center

Security

Pre-sales experience

Education

BS/BA (EE/CS)

Tools

Cisco product experience

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Solutions Engineer with strong Enterprise Networking, Data Center, and Security experience. The SE will partner with Account Managers in a pre-sales role, delivering technical presentations, demos, BoMs, and Proof of Concepts to meet customer outcomes.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of experience, BS/BA in EE/CS, and Cisco product familiarity. Illinois relocation may be required; Chicago metro living is expected.