Strategic Solutions Engineer - Enterprise Networking

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. seeks a Solutions Engineer to own the technical relationship with key accounts, guiding Cisco’s Secure Networking, Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure, and Collaboration portfolios to drive digital transformation.

You will partner with Account Executives, lead technical discovery, design multi-technology solutions, deliver PoCs, and advise executives, traveling within the territory as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical pre-sales or systems engineering for enterprise networking, cloud, cybersecurity, or collaboration technologies.
• Experience presenting to technical decision-makers and IT leadership.
• Proven ability to translate business challenges into technical designs and multi-technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical relationship and brand authority for Cisco across key accounts and partners.
• Lead end-to-end technical discovery, architect cross-architectural solutions, and deliver PoCs.
• Drive strategic solution conversations with IT leaders and executives to influence roadmaps.
• Displace competitive solutions through deep competitive intelligence and differentiated offerings.
• Collaborate across Cisco Business Entities, engineering teams, and channel partners to lead virtual sales teams.

Skills

5+ years technical pre-sales

Enterprise networking

IT leadership communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Active Cisco certs (CCNP/CCIE) or equivalent

Tools

APIs / automation (Python, REST)

Cloud infrastructure familiarity

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. seeks a Solutions Engineer to own the technical relationship with key accounts, guiding Cisco’s Secure Networking, Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure, and Collaboration portfolios to drive digital transformation.

You will partner with Account Executives, lead technical discovery, design multi-technology solutions, deliver PoCs, and advise executives, traveling within the territory as needed.