Candidates in the Eastern time zone are preferred, no relocation assistance will be provided.
The job posting will expire on February 28, but may be removed prior.

What You’ll Do

We are seeking a Solutions Engineer to join our dynamic Federal sales team. As an SE, you will drive the adoption of our Data Centre AI solutions across various federal customers. You will identify potential clients, understand their specific needs, and provide tailored AI solutions that improve their business operations. This role requires a deep understanding of Data Center Compute & Networking.

As a Cloud and AI (C+AI) Infrastructure Solutions Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating the success of the Cisco Field Sales teams in selling the full suite of C+AI solutions. You will help them position data center virtualization and systems architecture solutions effectively against competing offerings. You will be passionate about presales engineering activities, demonstrating solutions and architectures in the C+AI infrastructure.

Who You’ll Work With

The C+AI Infrastructure team delivers one scalable strategy with local execution for data center customer transformation and growth. We are the worldwide go-to-market compute and data center networking engine gathering market transitions and allowing sellers to expand growth for customers and Cisco. Alongside our colleagues, C+AI Infrastructure builds the sales strategy, activates sellers and technical communities, and accelerates selling.

Who You Are

You will build awareness, encouraging education and driving energy for AI with both internal and external team members, partners, etc. You will also act as a link between technical teams, account teams, executives, partners/customers. In addition, you will show case AI solutions/products, its potential and promote its tactical and technical responsibilities. You will have a substantial role in the creation, development and promotion of AI Solutions and address challenges. You will need to travel as needed to meet with clients and attend industry events.

Minimum Qualifications:Seeking 5+ years proven ability with end-to-end architecture/design work across multiple technology areas for Data Centre and hybrid cloud solutions.Public, hybrid and private cloud computing and architecture experience along with Virtualization or X86 Architectures or Operating SystemsExperienced in the design and/or deployment of Data Center solutions including traditional DC standalone design, VXLAN fabric-based architectures.Experience providing consumable documentation of standard methodologies for deployment around application acceleration, automation/management efficiencies, enterprise edge, and/or AI/ML solutions.Preferred Qualifications6+ years knowledge of any combination of Datacenter Networking, Storage, Compute, Apps, Big Data, Converged Infrastructure, AI infrastructure experienceBachelor's Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Advanced degree is a plus.Knowledge and understanding of networking protocols and technologies.Excellent presentation skills – ability to deliver engaging workshops to both technical and non-technical audiences on AI topicsAI experience with Nvidia, IBM, Microsoft, Dell, NetApp, HPE, and/or other AI vendors.Experience in training and fine-tuning LLMs using popular frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Hugging Face TransformersThe successful applicant will be performing work on US Government classified environments, and therefore, must be a U.S. Person (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee). This position may also perform work that the U.S. government has specified can only be performed by a U.S. citizen on U.S. soil. The successful applicant must be willing to secure a current US Government TS/SCI with the ability to pass a CI Polygraph.Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker or equivalent experience) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes) for scalable and efficient model deployment.Why Cisco

#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!