Solutions Engineer

Jobtailor

New Jersey

On-site

USD 125,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Cisco is seeking a seasoned Pre-Sales Engineer to drive adoption of Cisco solutions. You will lead high-impact customer presentations, demonstrations, and proofs-of-concept, translating customer needs into technical solutions while engaging executives across accounts.

The role requires deep Cisco portfolio knowledge, strong presentation skills, and the ability to travel to customer locations for meetings and engagements.

Qualifications

5+ years of industry experience and experience as a pre-sales solutions engineer.
CCNA-level experience with the ability to achieve the CCNP Enterprise certification within 12 months of joining.
Hands-on experience with Cisco technologies such as Networking, Security, Collaboration, Data Center & Cloud, and Observability.
Experience presenting complex technical solutions to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

Lead, participate, and deliver high-impact customer presentations, demonstrations, and proof-of-concepts.
Support Cisco, partner, and customer engagements at events.
Build executive relationships and champions within accounts.
Build and maintain technical excellence across the Cisco portfolio.
Champion a culture of learning and coaching while investing in personal development.

Skills

Pre-Sales engineering

Consultative selling

Executive relationships

Presentation skills

Problem solving

AI solutions

IT architecture

Education

CCNA

CCNP Enterprise

CCIE

Tools

Cisco Portfolio

Cisco Partner Ecosystem

Job description

Play a critical role as a technical pre-sales engineer for a subset of our customers
Lead, participate, and deliver high-impact customer presentations, demonstrations, and proof-of-concepts
Support Cisco, partner, and customer engagements at various events
Build executive relationships and champions within accounts
Build and maintain technical excellence across the Cisco portfolio
Ensure Cisco solutions are tied to customer strategies and goals
Partner with Services Account Executives for full lifecycle adoption of our solutions
Influence the future of our portfolio by participating in advisory boards and providing customer feedback
Champion a culture of learning and coaching while investing in personal professional development

Requirements

5+ years of industry experience and experience as a pre-sales solutions engineer
CCNA-level experience with the ability to achieve the CCNP Enterprise certification within 12 months of joining Cisco
Hands-on experience with Cisco technologies such as Networking, Security, Collaboration, Data Center & Cloud, and Observability
Excellent presentation skills
Ability to travel to customer locations for meetings and presentations
CCNP or CCIE certification or equivalent (preferred)
Experience presenting complex technical solutions to technical and non-technical audiences
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Experience with AI for solving problems (preferred)
Knowledge of the Cisco partner ecosystem (preferred)
Competitive knowledge of the IT industry (preferred)
A track record of consultative selling (preferred)
Experience in IT Architecture or Operations (preferred)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in pre-sales engineering with a strong focus on Cisco technologies, including Networking, Security, and Cloud solutions. Proven ability to deliver impactful presentations and build executive relationships while driving customer adoption and satisfaction.

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