Solutions Engineer - Enterprise Networking & Security

PreSales Collective; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 192,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco is seeking a Solutions Engineer with strong Enterprise Networking, Data Center and Security expertise to join our US Commercial Sales team. The SE will partner with Account Managers, deliver technical demonstrations, create BoMs, and run proofs of concept to drive customer success in Chicago and nearby markets.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in related roles, BS/BA in EE or CS, and Cisco product experience (CCNP preferred).

Qualifications

• 4+ years of industry-related experience.
• BS/BA (EE/CS) or relevant experience.
• Cisco product experience or relevant experience in key 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
• Contributes to planning and leads execution of demand generation and enablement campaigns
• Examines underlying customer needs and promotes cross-architecture solutions
• 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
• Motivates SE teams and extended sales teams to strengthen knowledge sharing and guide structured educational initiatives
• Implements adaptation strategies to respond to evolving market conditions and challenges

Skills

4+ years experience

BS/BA in EE/CS

Cisco product experience

Education

BS/BA (EE/CS) or relevant experience

Job description

Cisco is seeking a Solutions Engineer with strong Enterprise Networking, Data Center and Security expertise to join our US Commercial Sales team. The SE will partner with Account Managers, deliver technical demonstrations, create BoMs, and run proofs of concept to drive customer success in Chicago and nearby markets.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in related roles, BS/BA in EE or CS, and Cisco product experience (CCNP preferred).