Solutions Engineer-US Commercial, Albuquerque, NM

Cisco; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 208,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc is seeking a proactive Solutions Engineer to co-own a territory in the Albuquerque, NM area. You will partner with Account Executives to drive strategy, translate complex architectures into business value, and deliver end-to-end technical engagements across Cisco's portfolio.

You will leverage AI-driven approaches, develop prototype solutions, and present to executives with clarity, empathy, and strategic insight, driving growth and customer success.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in pre-sales engineering, technical consulting, or customer-facing solutions architecture.
• Active industry certifications (Cisco CCNA/CCNP, AWS/Azure, Security or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Partner with Account Executives to own territory strategy and revenue growth.
• Serve as trusted technical consultant across Cisco portfolio (Networking, Security, AI, Observability, Collaboration).
• Lead discovery workshops, develop solution demos, create roadmaps, POVs, and Bills of Materials.

Skills

Pre-sales experience

Technical consulting

Solutions architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CCNA/CCNP

AWS/Azure

Security certifications

Job description

The application window is expected to close on: 12/03/2026

Candidate must reside or be willing to relocate to the Albuquerque, New Mexico area .

Meet the Team

In Commercial Sales, we operate at the intersection of technical excellence, rapid innovation, and strategic partnership. We succeed because we listen deeply, anticipate market shifts, and deliver transformative customer outcomes. Our culture relies on trust, continuous growth, high EQ, and cross-functional collaboration. We are seeking a proactive, highly technical, and AI-first Solutions Engineer to step in and co‑own our business in the region.

Your Impact

As a Solutions Engineer (SE), you will partner directly with an Account Executive to act as the 'CEO & CTO' of your assigned territory. You will co‑lead account strategy, translate complex architectural concepts into clear business value, and build deep trust with customer stakeholders-from hands‑on engineers to C‑suite executives.

You are an innovator and a daily user of modern AI. You leverage vibe coding, custom agents, and automated workflows to accelerate work, uncover deep customer insights, and demonstrate real‑world value. Representing Cisco's full end‑to‑end portfolio, you will guide customers through technical transformations while maintaining a relentless focus on personal growth and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Ownership Partner seamlessly with your Account Executive to run your territory as a unified business unit. Co‑own account planning, opportunity targeting, and revenue growth.
• Full‑Portfolio Technical Leadership Serve as a trusted technical consultant across Cisco's entire portfolio, including Enterprise Networking, Security, Observability, Collaboration, AI Infrastructure, Agentic Ops, and Automation.
• Customer Execution & Deliverables Lead and execute high‑impact technical engagements, including discovery workshops, custom solution demos, Architectural Roadmaps, Proofs of Value (POVs), and accurate Bills of Materials (BoMs).
• AI‑Driven Innovation & Agentic Ops Integrate agentic AI, vibe coding, and automated scripts into your daily sales workflow to build prototype applications, streamline technical discovery, and model modern technical agility for customers.
• Executive Relevance & High EQ Translate dense technical architectures into clear business outcomes. Present with confidence, authority, and empathy across all layers of leadership within customer organizations, internal Cisco teams, and the Channel partner community.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration Serve as a generous team player, collaborating across regional teams, architecture specialists, business units, and channel partners to deliver cohesive end‑to‑end solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of pre‑sales engineering, technical consulting, or customer‑facing solutions architecture experience.
• Active industry certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA/CCNP, AWS/Azure, Security, or equivalent industry‑recognized credentials).

Preferred Qualifications

• Agentic AI & Vibe Coding Proficiency Active, daily user of modern AI platforms with practical experience vibe coding, creating AI applications, building agents, and designing automated workflows to solve technical or operational problems.
• Executive Presence & Discovery Mastery Outstanding discovery, presentation, and storytelling skills with a natural ability to teach, simplify complex topics, and influence executive decision‑makers.
• Growth Mindset A proactive, self‑directed drive for continuous learning to stay ahead of rapid AI advancements and emerging technology shifts.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.

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 $208,200.00 to $264,400.00 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, j