Cisco · 18 hours ago
Solutions Engineer - GES Mid-Atlantic
Herndon, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$217K/yr - $274K/yr
5+ years expCisco is a leading technology company revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect. They are seeking a Solutions Engineer to develop technical relationships with enterprise customers, providing architectural solutions and collaborating with account managers to drive innovation.
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Responsibilities
Assist with the development of formal sales plans and proposals for assigned opportunities
Build a consultative relationship with the customer and collaborate with Product teams to develop customer focused architectures driving industry-wide innovation
Lead the architectural sales motion associated with Cisco's technology strategy in alignment with key business drivers and market issues for individual customers
Identify top opportunities and design top-down future state architectures and associated Cisco technical strategy
Build creative architectural solutions to take on customer business problems
Deliver and/or support delivery of technical presentations to customers, as well as demonstrate business relevance to executive stakeholders
Qualification
Required
5+ years of networking/telecommunications/datacenter industry related experience as well as Cisco product experience or relevant experience in key competitor offerings in technology area
Pre-Sales experience with knowledge of baseline SE/SA skills and in-depth knowledge in at least one adjacent technology including Data Center, Security or Route/Switch/Wireless
Excellent technical consulting skills, including the ability to define trade-offs, ask probing questions and incorporate Cisco solutions into a broader technology environment
Preferred
BS/BA (EE/CS) or equivalent experience
CCNP, CCDP, CCIE or similar industry Certification
Prior experience working with enterprise and manufacturing customers will be beneficial
Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, and strong presentation skills
Strong problem-solving skills: ability to assess a problem and plan an effective course of action
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
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, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
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
Annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
Performance-based Incentive Pay On Top Of Their Base Salary
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
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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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