Application window is expected to close on 4/20/25
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
As a key member of our team, you will:
Develop consultative relationships with customers and collaborate with product teams to drive industry-wide innovation.
Own the architectural sales motion aligned with Cisco's technology strategy and customer business drivers.
Demonstrate business relevance to executive partners, identifying top opportunities and designing future state architectures.
Create innovative architectural solutions to address customer business challenges.
Deliver and support technical presentations to customers, showcasing architecture selling concepts and methodologies.
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of experience in networking/telecommunications/datacenter industry, with Cisco product experience or relevant experience in competitor offerings.
Excellent technical consulting skills, including defining trade-offs and integrating Cisco solutions into broader technology environments.
Requires a BS/BA in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
In-depth knowledge of Network Engineering and adjacent technologies such as AI, Data Center, Cloud, Collaboration, Security, or Route/Switch/Wireless.
Understanding of solutions sets, product specifications, performance criteria, and applications.
Conversant about company, competitors, technologies, solutions, and product strengths and weaknesses.
Ability to share information about common replicable architectures for assigned customers.
Deep understanding of customer business models and financial challenges, framing Cisco offerings in business terms.
Sophisticated understanding of Cisco vision and technology from a customer perspective.
Passionate about customer experience and new technology, with strong collaboration and communication skills.
Ability to prioritize issues based on business impact and commit to action plans and results.
CCNA, CCNP, CCDP or similar vendor certification preferred.