Cisco · 22 hours ago
Solutions Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$206K/yr - $266K/yr
6+ years expCisco is a leading technology company revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations. As a Solutions Engineer, you will serve as a trusted advisor, guiding customers through technology selection and implementation while building strong relationships and ensuring successful adoption of Cisco solutions.
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Responsibilities
Act as a trusted advisor, leveraging your expertise in Cisco technologies to guide customers through technology selection and implementation
Build and nurture strong, long-term relationships with technical and business decision-makers, tailoring solutions to address specific business challenges
Shape strategic plans for key accounts, lead cross-architecture designs, and engage partners and Customer Success teams to ensure successful adoption of Cisco solutions
Maintain technical excellence, translating complex business requirements into robust solutions, utilizing demo-led selling techniques, and analyzing the competitive landscape to position Cisco’s value effectively
Foster collaboration across diverse teams, drive educational efforts, and engage executives with clarity and vision, demonstrating resilience and a growth mindset in a dynamic sales environment
Provide guidance in complex situations and lead projects or programs that significantly impact customer and operational objectives, contributing to measurable business and process improvements
Lead others in solving diverse and complex issues and identifying innovative solutions
Convey difficult concepts clearly and influence both internal and external stakeholders
Work independently with minimal guidance, demonstrating strong leadership qualities that inspire collaboration and drive successful outcomes
Enforce Cisco’s compliance policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 8 years of related experience, OR
Master's degree with 6 years of related experience, OR
PhD with 3 years of related experience, OR
Equivalent related work experience
Deep expertise in core discipline with knowledge of related job families and industry trends
Ability to interpret complex business issues and recommend innovative best practices
Experience working independently and leading projects or programs with minimal guidance
Strong consultative selling skills and ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders
Specialized expertise in Cisco technologies with continuous advancement of networking skills and certifications
Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex concepts clearly and persuasively
Leadership qualities that inspire collaboration and drive successful outcomes
Thorough understanding of and commitment to enforcing Cisco's compliance policies and procedures
Preferred
Demonstrated ability to interpret complex business issues and recommend innovative best practices
Proven experience working independently and leading projects or programs with minimal guidance
Strong consultative selling skills and ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders
Specialized expertise in Cisco technologies with continuous advancement of networking skills and certifications
Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex concepts clearly and persuasively
Leadership qualities that inspire collaboration and drive successful outcomes
All Account SEs are required to complete the CCNP by the end of this fiscal year
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
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.
10001+ employees
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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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