Senior Solutions Architect: Pre-Sales & Transformation

020 Cisco Systems, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. seeks a Senior Solutions Development Architect to lead cross-domain transformational architecture. You will translate complex business and technical needs into comprehensive blueprints and multi-year journey maps aligned to strategic outcomes.

You will hunt lifecycle opportunities with Service Sales and Account teams, lead RFP/RFI responses, and ensure seamless handoff to delivery while de-risking execution.

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 aligned to strategic business outcomes.
• Hunt and accelerate lifecycle opportunities with Service Sales, Accounts, and DAT.
• Lead CX RFP/RFI engagements, articulating the value of Cisco technology and services.
• Bridge pre-sales solutioning to delivery success with risk and cost mapping.
• Influence executive IT/OT decision-makers across verticals.
• Incubate emerging services and scale reusable architectural IP.
• Mentor and elevate the technical community through workshops.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

8+ years experience

CCIE

Cisco domains

Lifecycle engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. seeks a Senior Solutions Development Architect to lead cross-domain transformational architecture. You will translate complex business and technical needs into comprehensive blueprints and multi-year journey maps aligned to strategic outcomes.

You will hunt lifecycle opportunities with Service Sales and Account teams, lead RFP/RFI responses, and ensure seamless handoff to delivery while de-risking execution.