Enterprise Solutions Architect (Public Sector)

Cisco; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 229,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

RSU grants

Job summary

Cisco is seeking a seasoned Solutions Engineer to bridgeinnovation with customer objectives. You will lead technical engagements, architect complex solutions, and collaborate with account teams to drive adoption across Data Center, Security, and Cloud portfolios.

The role requires deep product knowledge and the ability to present and defend enterprise network designs to senior stakeholders. You will participate in long-term account planning and contribute to a growing Cisco footprint.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in technical pre-sales, systems engineering, or related tech environment.
• 3+ years deploying or architecting Cisco portfolios or equivalent enterprise networking portfolios.
• Solid understanding of internetworking concepts including routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), switching architectures, and IP addressing/subnetting.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical advisor, aligning Cisco’s portfolio with customer business drivers.
• Design, present, and demonstrate high-value solutions from BoM to PoC as the technical lead.
• Educate stakeholders on Cisco differentiators to build confidence in our technology.

Skills

Technical pre-sales

Systems engineering

Routing protocols

Cisco products

Education

CCNP or higher certification

Tools

PoC tooling

Job description

Cisco is seeking a seasoned Solutions Engineer to bridgeinnovation with customer objectives. You will lead technical engagements, architect complex solutions, and collaborate with account teams to drive adoption across Data Center, Security, and Cloud portfolios.

The role requires deep product knowledge and the ability to present and defend enterprise network designs to senior stakeholders. You will participate in long-term account planning and contribute to a growing Cisco footprint.