Cisco · 4 hours ago
Director, Systems Engineering
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$346K/yr - $436K/yr
10+ years expCisco is a leading technology company revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect. They are seeking a Director of Systems Engineering to lead a sales engineering team, develop technical strategies, and build executive relationships to drive market success.
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Responsibilities
Coach, mentor, and develop a world-class team of leaders and engineers
Identify and nurture leadership talent with clear succession plans and growth opportunities
Champion a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative culture empowering innovation and achievement
Establish scalable operational frameworks for performance management and organizational alignment
Define and implement a compelling technical vision and strategy for the [Insert Technology Portfolio]
Engage proactively with VP/CxO-level customers and partners to build long-term strategic relationships
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, CX, and Marketing to deliver unified customer outcomes
Leverage market intelligence and competitive insights to position Cisco’s solutions for consistent growth
Represent Cisco as a thought leader in industry forums, advisory boards, and strategy councils
Demonstrate accountability, resilience, and adaptability to navigate market and organizational challenges
Pursue continuous personal development to enhance executive presence, strategic acumen, and technical foresight
Qualification
Required
10+ years of Sales/Solutions Engineering experience
5+ years of leadership experience, including managing other managers
At least 2 years of experience configuring and managing Cisco network infrastructure (Route, Switch, and Wireless) in hybrid environments (On-Premises and Cloud)
Experience across multiple customer segments (Enterprise, Public Sector, Service Provider, Commercial)
Preferred
Understanding of Cisco Secure Networking direction
Proven track record as a 'leader of leaders' managing large, geographically dispersed teams
Strong senior management relationships with partners, customers, and internal business groups
Thought leadership based on business and industry drivers
Clear understanding of competitive products and ability to articulate Cisco's advantages
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
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
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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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