Pre-Sales Solutions Architect — Transformation Leader

Cisco

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 161,000 - 205,000

Full time

8 hours ago

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Job summary

Cisco is seeking a senior Solutions Development Architect to lead consultative pre-sales architecture, translating customer requirements into comprehensive transformation blueprints and multi-year journey maps. You will partner with sales and delivery teams to progress high-value lifecycle opportunities, shape RFP/RFI responses, and de-risk executions.

You will influence senior IT/OT leaders, mentor architects, and help incubate reusable IP, ensuring solutions are practical, scalable, and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent relevant work experience.
8+ years of professional experience in technical solutions architecture or engineering.
Expert-level industry certification, such as CCIE or an equivalent credential.
Demonstrated technical proficiency across at least two major Cisco technology domains.
Proven track record in managing complex, multi-architecture technical engagement lifecycles.

Responsibilities

Architect multi-domain transformational solutions and translate customer requirements into blueprints and journey maps.
Hunt and accelerate lifecycle opportunities with cross-functional teams to close high-value deals.
Lead CX RFP / RFI engagements as CX Lead Architect for strategic responses.
Bridge pre-sales solutioning to delivery by mapping risks, costs, and transformation dependencies.
Influence executive IT/OT decision-makers to adopt Cisco lifecycle roadmaps.