Solutions Engineer - GES - Cleveland/Columbus

Cisco; Richfield Township (OH); On-site; USD 189,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco is seeking a Solutions Engineer with a strong Secure Networking background, Data Center and Security, to work in a pre-sales role alongside Account Executives. You will present Cisco solutions, perform demos, and help customers design architectures that meet business outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration, customer outcomes, and strong technical guidance across portfolios. Travel and relocation may be required to support customers in the Ohio, Cleveland or Columbus markets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry-related experience.
• BS/BA (EE/CS) or relevant experience.
• Cisco product experience or relevant experience in competitor offerings.
• Preferred: CCNP Enterprise or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Cisco's Solutions.
• Experience with secure networking and datacenter networking fundamentals.
• Customer intimacy and relationship-building skills.
• Pre-sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Account Executives in a pre-sales technical function.
• Deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations.
• Create BoMs and run proof-of-concept activities.
• Design solutions to meet customer outcomes and constraints.
• Consult and influence customers and executives on architectures.
• Lead cross-architecture design discussions and collaboration with teams.

Skills

Industry experience

Pre-sales experience

Cisco product knowledge

Education

BS/BA in EE/CS

Job description

Candidate required to live in or relocate to Cleveland or Columbus, OH.

Meet the Team

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate professional to join our team in a role that embraces the transformative power of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and human collaboration to achieve business outcomes. We are innovators, collaborators, and problem‑solvers who take pride in helping our customers tackle their biggest challenges with confidence. By blending world‑class technology with a deep understanding of the unique needs of the market, we don't just create solutions‑we create possibilities. With a people‑first culture rooted in inclusivity, curiosity, and collaboration, you'll work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. Together, we are transforming how Enterprise organizations serve their customers. If you're ready to make a real impact while growing your career, come and join us on this exciting journey!

Your Impact

Cisco is seeking a Solutions Engineer (SE) with strong Secure Networking background, Data Center and Security. The SE is a customer‑focused technical sales professional who ensures that technical information and guidance is provided to the customer, delivering meaningful outcomes based on Cisco's product and services portfolio. The SE will partner with our Account Executive s in a pre‑sales technical function, showcasing Cisco solutions, providing customer presentations, performing technical demonstrations, creating BoMs, and running proof of concept activities. The SE will partner, consult, influence, and design solutions to allow the customer to meet their desired outcomes. In addition to technology aptitude and the ability to learn quickly and stay current; the ideal candidate's interpersonal, presentation, and troubleshooting skills should evoke passion and confidence.

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Cisco's Solutions
• Experience with secure networking and datacenter networking fundamentals
• Customer intimacy and relationship building skills
• Pre‑sales experience preferred
• CCNP Enterprise or equivalent

Why Cisco?

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. 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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $188,500.00 to $238,200.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job‑related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For loca