Solutions Engineer - Networking - Remote NY State

Cisco Systems; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Solutions Engineer to drive Cisco Networking brand preference. This pre-sales role involves working with customers to understand their requirements and provide tailored solutions. You will communicate technical architectures and maintain deep product knowledge while driving business growth. The position requires expertise in networking protocols and strong communication skills, with a preference for candidates in NY State. Join a diverse team that values inclusion and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible work-from-home options

Paid volunteer leave of 80 hours annually

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in designing and sizing Routing, Wireless, and Switching deployments.
• Pre-sales experience with strong cross-functional teamwork and consultative skills.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with Account Executives to drive business and growth opportunities.
• Driving demand generation activities.
• Performing product demos and Proof of Concept labs.

Skills

Networking Protocols

Communication

Presentation

Education

BS/BA (EE/CS)

Tools

TCP/IP

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

MPLS

ZeroTrust

SDA

AWS

Google

Terraform

Job description

Solutions Engineer - Networking - Remote NY State

The application window is expected to close on June 01, 2025.

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

Applicant must reside in the state of NY, with a preference for the upstate area.

Cisco is seeking to fill a Solutions Engineer role in the Americas Organization who has a passion for technology and a zeal for customer interaction. You will partner primarily with a Networking Account Executive, work with Portfolio Account Teams, Partners, and other cross-functional teams to drive Cisco Networking brand preference with our customers.

Working directly with customers, you will capture detailed knowledge of requirements and provide recommendations to achieve desired business outcomes.

YOUR IMPACT: This is a pre-sales, technical role passionate about architectural selling across customers from all verticals and segments in the Americas. You will communicate technical architectures, solutions, and products to key decision-makers from Managers to Directors and above. You will establish relationships with our customers, showcase Cisco Networking products and solutions with a focus on Secure networking including Routing, Switching, Wireless, and Automation. Responsibilities include leading RFP responses, setting up demonstrations, driving proof of values, explaining features and benefits, and designing and configuring products to meet specific customer requirements.

You will work with a variety of technologies, demonstrating technical solutions and capabilities effectively, and conducting multi-architectural Proof-of-Concept tests.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with Account Executives to drive business and growth opportunities.
• Driving demand generation activities.
• Enabling technology capabilities internally with Account Teams and externally with partners.
• Understanding customer requirements and mapping technical solutions.
• Maintaining deep product and solution knowledge, including product positioning and operational characteristics.
• Performing product demos and Proof of Concept labs.
• Maintaining competitive knowledge to strategically position Cisco’s products and services.
• Following market trends to anticipate customer needs.
• Aligning cross-functionally across various business entities and teams.
• Adopting a challenger attitude to assist customers with complex digital transformation opportunities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive skills and knowledge in networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, LISP), network segmentation technologies (VRF, MPLS, ZeroTrust, SDA, 802.1x, Adaptive Policy), and network management.

Pre-sales experience with strong cross-functional teamwork and consultative skills.

• Understanding of competitive networking products such as HPE/Aruba, Juniper, Arista, Fortinet.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• BS/BA (EE/CS) or equivalent with 5+ years of proven experience in designing and sizing Routing, Wireless, and Switching deployments both On-Prem and Cloud-based.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional certifications such as CCIE, CCDE, CCNP, DevNet, AWS, Google, Terraform, or the ability to achieve them.
• Knowledge of API and programmability is a plus.
• Willingness to travel approximately 35% to customer and partner sites. Cisco offers flexible work-from-home or office options where available.

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