Cisco · 9 hours ago
Solutions Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$190K/yr - $240K/yrCisco is a leader in technology solutions, and they are seeking a Solutions Engineer to join their SLED Central Texas team. In this role, you will partner with account executives to deliver innovative technology outcomes for K-12 schools, local governments, and healthcare agencies, while building strong technical relationships and driving adoption of Cisco solutions.
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Responsibilities
Build and cultivate technical relationships with customers, acting as their advocate and trusted advisor
Identify opportunities and define solution options that align with customers’ business priorities and strategic goals
Collaborate with customers and deliver proofs-of-concept and proofs-of-value engagements to showcase Cisco’s solutions
Develop and execute technical account plans, influencing the overall account strategy
Drive adoption and successful operation of Cisco solutions by leveraging internal and partner resources
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in electrical engineering, network engineering, computer science, or a closely related field
Knowledge and understanding of information technology including strong background in networking protocols and architectures
Proven ability to develop and cultivate relationships with IT professionals and decision-maker/customers, from individual contributors to senior leaders and executives in medium-to-large public sector organizations
Cisco specific product experience (knowledge of hardware and software portfolio, high-level solution design, hands-on implementation and configuration) and/or relevant experience with key competitor offerings
Aptitude for soliciting and assimilating technical information during customer interaction, and experience-proven ability to synthesize solutions aligned to customer challenges
Preferred
Experience in IT supporting education, local government, utilities, or healthcare in an operations or customer-facing capacity
Customer-facing sales experience in technology/IT industry
Professional and/or Expert-level Cisco Certification, industry certification, IT-relevant vendor certification
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, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use
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
Employees On Sales Plans Earn 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.
Founded in 1984
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown1990-02-13IPO
Leadership Team
Chuck Robbins
Chair and CEO
Carl Solder
Chief Technology Officer - Cisco System Australia/New Zealand
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