Cisco · 18 hours ago
Leader, Solutions Engineer
West Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$206K/yr - $266K/yr
8+ years expCisco is a leading technology company focused on revolutionizing data and infrastructure connectivity in the AI era. The Solutions Engineering Leader will guide a team of Solutions Engineers, drive strategic initiatives, and empower the team to deliver premium customer outcomes while fostering a collaborative culture.
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Responsibilities
Lead and Inspire: Guide a team of Solutions Engineers, fostering innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence across 4 states in the central US. (MN, IA, ND, SD)
Drive Strategy: Partner with your sales leader counterpart and account executive team to influence account and business strategies that align with market and industry trends
Empower Your Team: Enable your team to thrive by providing the tools, resources, and guidance they need to deliver premium customer outcomes and drive the business forward
Collaborate: Work with Connected Architecture teams and channel partners to provide holistic solutions that meet customer needs
Create Demand: Collaborate with your team to drive demand through in-person engagements with customers and partners
Cultivate Culture: Foster a culture of collaboration, teamwork, innovation, purpose, and courage, ensuring that wellness, self-care, and giving back are prioritized
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering, science, or a related field
Strong technical foundation across the Cisco portfolio, including routing, switching and wireless technologies
8+ years of pre-sales engineering/industry experience, with acumen around inter-networking products and trends, including competitive landscape
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, DEVELOP EVERY TEAM MEMBER, build relationships, and drive initiatives
Exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving, and solution-selling skills
Commitment to continuous development of technical skills and industry trends
Preferred
Experience with AI-ready data centers, Hybrid Work, Security, and Digital Resilience
Cisco certifications and/or industry certifications
Strong technical foundation across Cisco competitors and industries
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
Flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Company
Cisco
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Chuck Robbins
Chair and CEO
Carl Solder
Chief Technology Officer - Cisco System Australia/New Zealand
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