Networking Solution Engineer - Southern California - SLED Market

Cisco; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Networking Solutions Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this pre-sales technical role, you will collaborate with Account Executives and cross-functional teams to promote innovative networking solutions. Your expertise in Routing, Switching, and Wireless technologies will be crucial as you engage with customers to understand their needs and design tailored solutions. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence product features and contribute to customer success in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. If you are passionate about technology and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in designing Routing, Wireless, and Switching deployments.
• Strong expertise in networking protocols and management.

Responsibilities

• Showcasing Cisco Networking solutions and conducting product demos.
• Partnering with Account Executives to drive business growth.

Skills

Routing

Wireless

Switching

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

Customer-focused attitude

Strong wired and wireless campus network expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EE/CS or equivalent

Tools

Cisco Products

APIs and programmability

Job description

(US ONLY) The application window is expected to close on: 5/30/2025

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 primarily partner with a Networking Account Executive. You will also collaborate with Portfolio Account Teams, Partners, and cross-functional teams to promote Cisco Networking brand preference among our customers.

Your role involves working directly with customers to gather detailed requirements and recommend suitable products and solutions to achieve their business goals. You will also work with Business Entity teams to influence product features and roadmap to meet customer demands.

Your Impact

You will be part of the Americas Networking Organization as a Solutions Engineer, building relationships with key decision-makers. Your responsibilities include showcasing Cisco Networking solutions, focusing on Secure networking (Routing, Switching, Wireless, Automation), leading RFP responses, demonstrating products, conducting Proof of Value activities, and designing solutions tailored to customer needs.

This is a pre-sales technical role requiring a passion for technology and customer interaction. You should be adept at communicating complex architectures and solutions to audiences from Managers to Directors and above, and comfortable speaking publicly.

You will stay updated on networking trends, competitive products, and industry developments. Strong teamwork and consultative skills are essential, along with the ability to demonstrate solutions and conduct multi-architectural PoC tests. Key responsibilities include:

1. Partnering with Account Executives to drive business growth
2. Driving demand generation activities
3. Enabling internal and external technology capabilities
4. Understanding customer needs and mapping technical solutions
5. Serving as a trusted network design advisor
6. Deep knowledge of Cisco products and solutions
7. Performing product demos and PoC labs
8. Maintaining awareness of competitive solutions
9. Following market trends to anticipate customer needs
10. Collaborating across business units
11. Helping customers with complex digital transformation opportunities

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in designing Routing, Wireless, and Switching deployments, both On-Prem and Cloud
• 5+ years expertise in networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, LISP), network segmentation technologies, and management
• Knowledge of competitors like HPE/Aruba, Juniper, Arista, Fortinet
• Customer-focused attitude
• Strong wired and wireless campus network expertise

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Solutions Engineering or Pre-sales experience
• Cisco Certifications (CCNP, CCIE) a plus
• Strong Cisco product background
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Bachelor’s degree in EE/CS or equivalent
• Critical thinking skills for customer concerns and business growth
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of APIs and programmability a plus

Additional Information

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