Solutions Engineer, Data Center Fabric

Cisco Systems; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is looking for a senior technical consultant to support its Neocloud initiatives. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive Data Center Networking expertise to drive solutions that enhance customer outcomes, while mentoring junior team members and participating in strategic projects. This role offers growth opportunities in a collaborative environment where technology is reshaping the future.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related experience and/or Cisco experience required.
• Expert level certification in the DCN space (CCIE R&S or Data Center CCIE preferred).
• Extensive knowledge of Data Center Networking technologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth technical presentations for customers and partners.
• Provide consultative solutions and technical support for Neocloud opportunities.
• Mentor less experienced Systems Engineers.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Consultative skills

Technical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Advanced degree

Tools

Ansible

Python

Job description

The application window is expected to close on: June 12, 2025.

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

You will perform in-depth and high-level technical presentations for our Neocloud customers, partners and prospects. Drive new technical opportunities (i.e. technical consulting, upper level management presentations, Cisco technology solutions, product requirements, and design validation) while partnering with the local account team to maintain long-term ownership.

You provide consultative support to other Cloud & AI Team Specialists and Systems Engineers and you will mentor other less experienced Systems Engineers. You exhibit leadership and will be viewed as a leader by senior management, peers, partners, company and customers. This role will require some travel responsibilities as well as virtual rich media presence for sales activities, as well as participation as a specialist on assigned teams and/or Solutions Team(s).

Your Impact

You will provide high-level and detailed consultative solutions, technical and sales support for our growing Neocloud opportunities in the Communication Service Provider space. Key to the role will be to tie business outcomes to technical solutions in our Cloud and AI portfolio. You will understand and articulate Cisco's Cloud & AI architectures and associated services. You will facilitate clear communications and understanding of customer requirements to our corporate development and field teams.

You have extensive knowledge and experience with Data Center Networking (DCN), Cloud and Virtualization technologies, solutions and architectures. You are able to demystify complex technology solutions to senior technical leaders and executives. You have experience in designing scalable data center networking fabrics for high performing GPUaaS workloads. Expertise with all related DCN networking protocols & products: ethernet, IP, switching, routing, fast convergence, QoS, EVPN, ACI, VXLAN, etc. Storage networking protocols: fibre channel, iSCSI, NFS/CiFS, storage multi-pathing, RoCE, InfiniBand. You can understand complex technical and selling situations and know how to handle the challenges or solicit the required resources.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 6+ years of related experience and/or Cisco experience required.
• Verifiable written and verbal communication, listening, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Confirmed technical knowledge and consultative skills and able to train and disseminate information.
• Expert level certification in the DCN space; CCIE R&S and/or Data Center CCIE certification highly desirable and/or preferred.

Preferred Qualifications;

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field or equal experience. Advanced degree is a plus.
• Extensive expertise in DCN design utilizing Cisco Nexus or competitive switch offerings.
• Knowledge of VXLAN and SDN solutions (Cisco ACI, NXOS EVPN)
• Understanding of APIs and programmatic methods for automation & orchestration using tools such as Ansible & Python.
• Experience in resolving impacts of high performing workloads (AI) on the DC Network Fabric, both Front End and Back End
• Public and Private Cloud offerings and ecosystems (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Familiar with aaS offerings in the Cloud Space
• Able to discuss platform technology to a silicon & photonic layer and the benefits of given technologies in the industry.

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put – we power the future.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.