ENTERPRISE SALES NETWORKING SOLUTIONS ENGINEER The application window is expected to close on: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. MEET THE TEAM You will work with the Americas Networking Organization as a Solutions Engineer. You will form relationships with our customer’s key decision- makers, showcase Cisco Networking products and solutions with a focus on Secure networking including Routing, Switching, Wireless, and Automation, lead RFP response(s), set up demonstrations, drive proof of values, explain features and benefits to customers, and design and configure products to meet specific customer requirements. YOUR IMPACT Stay updated on networking trends and competitive solutions. You'll need strong teamwork and consultative skills to work with various technologies. Key responsibilities include: Collaborate with Account Executives to drive business growth. Generate demand and enable technology capabilities with internal and external teams. Map technical solutions to customer needs and design networks. Demonstrate deep product knowledge and differentiate solutions. Conduct product demos and PoC labs. Maintain competitive knowledge and anticipate market trends. Align with cross-functional teams for digital transformation opportunities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - 5+ years of proven experience sizing and designing Routing, Wireless and Switching deployments both On-Prem and Cloud Based. - 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 - CCIE or equivalent experience and certifications. - Basic understanding of programmability. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Cisco and non-Cisco Certifications a plus (CCIE, CCDE, CCNP, DevNet, AWS, Google, Terraform) - Background in sales engineering or equivalent roles. - Typically requires BS/BA or equivalent experience (preferably EE/CS) or equivalent - Understanding of competitive networking products such as HPE/Aruba, Juniper, Arista, Fortinet - API and programmability knowledge is a plus - Willingness to travel to customer and partner sites as needed 35% of the time approximately. We offer a flexible work from home or office (where Cisco offices are available) option. #WEARECISCO Where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all. Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best. We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do! Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us! @CISCO #CISCOJOBS #WEARECISCO #WEARESLED We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.