Partner Solutions Engineer for AI-Enhanced Networking

Cisco Systems, Inc; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 156,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking a Partner Solution Engineer (PSE) to bridge Cisco and CDW presales, drive a multi‑billion joint pipeline, and accelerate technical capability across our partner ecosystem.

You will design and deliver hands‑on labs and workshops, enable CDW’s Solution Architects, and scale adoption of Catalyst, Meraki, and SASE platforms. Excellent collaboration with Partner Leaders and executives is essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years working with Tier-1 National Partners, System Integrators, or VARs.
• Articulate technical value across Cisco CDW engineering practices and Go-to-Market.
• Experience with Cisco platforms: Catalyst 9000, Meraki, DNA Center, Security/SASE.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver technical enablement programs, hands-on labs, demos and workshops for CDW Solution Architects and technical specialists.
• Accelerate partner adoption of Cisco platforms to reach practice maturity.
• Lead joint architectural sessions and POV strategies to differentiate Cisco solutions.
• Collaborate with Cisco PAEs and CDW leadership on territory mapping and demand-generation campaigns.

Skills

Partner management

Technical enablement

C-suite communications

Workshop design

Negotiation

Architectural design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Catalyst 9000

Meraki

DNA Center

SASE

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking a Partner Solution Engineer (PSE) to bridge Cisco and CDW presales, drive a multi‑billion joint pipeline, and accelerate technical capability across our partner ecosystem.

You will design and deliver hands‑on labs and workshops, enable CDW’s Solution Architects, and scale adoption of Catalyst, Meraki, and SASE platforms. Excellent collaboration with Partner Leaders and executives is essential.