The application window is expected to close on: 07/17/2026. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.Meet the TeamAs a Solutions Engineer, you will partner primarily with an Account Executive. In addition, you will 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 for the best products and solutions to achieve the desired business outcomes. As a Networking SE Specialist, you will also collaborate with the various Business Entity teams to prioritize and influence features and capabilities roadmap to meet growing customer demands.Your ImpactYou will work with the Americas Networking Organization as a Solutions Engineer. You will form relationships with our customers' key decision‑makers, showcase Cisco Networking products and solutions with a focus on Secure networking including Routing, Switching, Wireless, and Automation, lead RFP responses, set up demonstrations, drive proof of values, explain features and benefits to customers, and design and configure products to meet specific customer requirements.The Solutions Engineer has a passion for technology and a zeal for customer interaction! This is a pre‑sales, technical role passionate about architectural selling covering customers from all verticals and segments in the Americas. You should excel in communicating technical architectures, solutions and products to key decision‑makers from Managers to Directors and above. They should be comfortable speaking publicly to both small and large audiences.You will keep up to date on networking trends, competitive solutions products and services. You will work with a variety of technologies and will therefore need strong cross‑functional teamwork and consultative skills. The capacity to demonstrate technical solutions and capabilities effectively and conduct multi‑architectural Proof‑of‑Concept (PoC) tests is a must.Key Areas of ResponsibilityPartner with Account Executives to drive business and growth opportunitiesDrive demand generation activitiesEnable technology capabilities internally with Portfolio Account Teams and externally with our partnersUnderstand customer requirements and map technical solutions to meet the needsNetwork designDeep product and solution knowledge: product positioning, differentiation across solutions, operational characteristicsPerform product demos and Proof of Concept (PoC) labsMaintain competitive knowledge to strategically position Cisco's products and servicesFollow market transition and industry trends to anticipate customer needsAlign cross‑functionally to various business entities and teams across the companyAdopt a challenger mindset and help customers with complex/challenging digital transformation opportunitiesMinimum Qualifications5+ years of proven experience sizing and designing Routing, Wireless and Switching deployments both On‑Prem and Cloud Based.5+ years of developed 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.Excellent communication and presentation skillsUnderstanding of competitive networking products such as HPE/Aruba, Juniper, Arista, FortinetPreferred QualificationsPre‑sales experienceTypically requires BS/BA (preferably EE/CS) or equivalentCan work under pressure with minimum supervisionCritical thinking to address customer concerns and to support customer business growthCustomer‑focused attitudeAbility to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environmentCisco and non‑Cisco Certifications a plus (CCIE, CCDE, CCNP, DevNet, AWS, Google, Terraform)API and programmability knowledge is a plusWe offer a flexible work from home or office option where Cisco offices are available#J-18808-Ljbffr