Solutions Engineer

Overview As a Solutions Engineer, you partner with Account Executives to drive Cisco Networking brand preference through customer-focused, technically adept engagement. You translate requirements into concrete networking solutions, lead demonstrations and PoC efforts, and align cross-functional teams to deliver secure, multi-domain architectures. You’ll influence roadmap discussions with business entities to meet evolving customer needs. This pre-sales role values clear communication, technical depth, and the ability to present complex architectures to senior decision-makers. Compensation / Benefitsmedical, dental and vision insurance401(k) with Cisco matchingpaid parental leavepaid time off (vacation/sick/holiday)RSUs eligibilityflexible bonus/incentive structure for sales roles ResponsibilitiesPartner with Account Executives to drive growth opportunitiesLead demand generation activities and educate internal/external teamsMap customer requirements to technical solutions and perform network designDemonstrate products, run PoC labs, and communicate value to customersMaintain competitive knowledge and position Cisco offerings strategicallyCollaborate cross-functionally to align business entities and teamsSupport digital transformation initiatives for customers with a Challenger mindset Key requirements5+ years of experience sizing and designing Routing, Wireless and Switching deployments (On-Prem and Cloud)5+ years of networking protocol knowledge (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, LISP) and segmentation technologies (VRF, MPLS, ZeroTrust, SDA, 802.1x, Adaptive Policy)Understanding of competitive products (HPE/Aruba, Juniper, Arista, Fortinet)Critical thinkingCustomer-focused attitudeAbility to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environmentRouting, Switching, Wireless designPoC lab executionNetwork design and architecture