Cisco Solutions Engineer 

United States, Illinois, Chicago 

489479564

The application window is expected to close on: January 20, 2025.

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Together we build for the future by designing simple solutions for complex problems. And that’s why we’re the most loved and trusted name in security.

Your Impact

You will provide guidance and assist Security Sellers and Account teams within the territory in a pre-sales technical role, showcasing Cisco security product solutions, setting up demonstrations, explaining features and benefits to customers, and designing and configuring products to address specific customer security needs. You will form relationships with our customer’s key decision-makers, positioning Cisco security solutions aligned accurately to their requirements.

Understand business requirements for a customer base and be able to translate them into technical requirements

Create, present, and document technical solutions

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of technical sales or pre-sales experience with 2+ years in Security specialization experience with identity security, Email Security, IDS/IPS, AV, Firewall, Advanced Malware Protection technologies, NAC, NDR, Network Segmentation
• Proven track record of managing high-value IT security projects
• Experience in administering Unix/Linux systems, low-layer (packet-level) IP networking, and a thorough understanding of network security

Preferred Qualifications:

CCNA, CISSP or equivalent

Experience working within a SaaS environment

BS/BA (EE/CS) or equivalent is highly preferred

Strong communication skills

Solid presentation and interpersonal skills