Pre-Sales Solutions Engineer — Networking & DC

020 Cisco Systems, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 192,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in the Chicago metro area is seeking a Solutions Engineer with a strong enterprise networking background, data center and security expertise. Cloud, automation and AI experience are a plus.

The SE will partner with Account Managers in a pre-sales technical role, delivering Cisco solutions, customer presentations, demos, BoMs, and proof of concept activities. The role requires you to design solutions, address customer challenges, and lead cross-architecture discussions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of industry-related experience.
• BS/BA in EE/CS or relevant experience.
• Cisco product experience or relevant experience in competitor offerings in technology area of emphasis is required.

Responsibilities

• Actively contributes to account planning activities to pinpoint growth opportunities and align technical strategies with customer objectives.
• Elevates expertise of Cisco's portfolio with a broadening knowledge of cross-architectural solutions and domains.
• Partners to drive innovation and lead solution conversation with technical executives.
• Applies deep understanding of customer’s business challenges and drives customers towards portfolio solutions.
• Influences strategic priorities for customers and leads cross-architecture designs.
• Leads demonstrations of technical solutions that address specific business challenges.
• Leverages advanced competitive market insights to position and differentiate Cisco solutions.
• Leads cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external partners to refine strategic alignment and elevate customer relationships.

Skills

4+ years experience

EE/CS degree

Cisco product experience

Education

BS/BA in EE/CS

Tools

CCNP Enterprise

Networking fundamentals

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. in the Chicago metro area is seeking a Solutions Engineer with a strong enterprise networking background, data center and security expertise. Cloud, automation and AI experience are a plus.

The SE will partner with Account Managers in a pre-sales technical role, delivering Cisco solutions, customer presentations, demos, BoMs, and proof of concept activities. The role requires you to design solutions, address customer challenges, and lead cross-architecture discussions.