Networking Solution Engineer - Southern California - SLED Market

Cisco Systems, Inc.; California, Irvine (MO, CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Networking Solutions Engineer to join their innovative team. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with Account Executives and cross-functional teams to provide tailored networking solutions to clients. Your expertise in routing, switching, and wireless technologies will be essential as you engage directly with customers, understand their requirements, and recommend suitable products. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence networking solutions across various sectors while staying ahead of industry trends. If you are passionate about technology and customer interaction, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in designing Routing, Wireless, and Switching deployments.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols and segmentation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with Account Executives to drive business growth.
• Understanding customer needs and mapping solutions accordingly.

Skills

Networking Protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, LISP)

Segmentation Technologies (VRF, MPLS, ZeroTrust, SDA, 802.1x, Adaptive Policy)

Wired and Wireless Campus Networks

Customer-Focused Attitude

Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills

Education

BS/BA degree (preferably EE/CS) or equivalent

Tools

Cisco Products (CCNP, CCIE)

APIs and Programmability

Job description

Job Description: Networking Solutions Engineer (US ONLY)

Application Deadline: Expected to close on 5/30/2025

Location: Candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to Southern California or Las Vegas, NV

Meet the Team

As a Networking Solutions Engineer, you will partner primarily with a Networking Account Executive. You will collaborate with Portfolio Account Teams, Partners, and cross-functional teams to promote Cisco Networking brand preference with customers.

You will engage directly with customers to understand their requirements and recommend suitable products and solutions to achieve business goals. Additionally, you will work with Business Entity teams to influence and prioritize features and capabilities to meet customer demands.

Your Impact

You will work as a Solutions Engineer within the Americas Networking Organization, building relationships with key decision-makers, showcasing Cisco Networking products—especially in Secure Networking including Routing, Switching, Wireless, and Automation—and leading RFP responses, demonstrations, proof of value, and solution design to meet customer needs.

This pre-sales role requires a passion for technology and customer interaction, focusing on architectural selling across various verticals and segments. You should be skilled in communicating complex technical architectures and solutions to decision-makers and comfortable speaking publicly.

You will stay updated on networking trends, competitive solutions, and market changes, working with diverse technologies and demonstrating strong teamwork and consultative skills. Key responsibilities include:

1. Partnering with Account Executives to drive business growth
2. Generating demand and enabling technology capabilities
3. Understanding customer needs and mapping solutions accordingly
4. Serving as a trusted network design advisor
5. Maintaining deep product knowledge and positioning Cisco solutions effectively
6. Conducting product demos and PoC labs
7. Monitoring industry trends to anticipate customer needs
8. Collaborating across teams and business units
9. Helping customers with complex digital transformation challenges

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in designing Routing, Wireless, and Switching deployments (On-Prem and Cloud)
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, LISP), segmentation technologies (VRF, MPLS, ZeroTrust, SDA, 802.1x, Adaptive Policy), and network management
• Understanding of competitive networking products (HPE/Aruba, Juniper, Arista, Fortinet)
• Customer-focused attitude
• Expertise in wired and wireless campus networks

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Solutions Engineering or pre-sales roles
• Cisco Certifications (CCNP, CCIE) a plus
• Strong Cisco product background
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• BS/BA degree (preferably EE/CS) or equivalent
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of APIs and programmability a plus

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