Cisco Solutions Engineer 

United States, California, San Diego 

693902370

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

As a, you will join Cisco's State, Local Government, and Education (SLED) Systems Engineering Team, supporting clients in government and education across Southern California. You will collaborate with Account Managers, Business Development Managers, Product Sales Executives, and Specialists in your assigned accounts and territories. Working directly with customers, you will capture requirements, design solutions, and provide recommendations to achieve their key business objectives.

You will work with SLED clients and partners to deliver innovative solutions that address their operational and business needs. As part of this role, you will:

• Build trusted relationships with customers and partners, understanding their challenges and business goals.
• Design and execute full-stack technical solutions that solve customer problems and map the journey from their current state to their desired future state.
• Orchestrate technical resources and activities on behalf of clients, offering an architectural perspective across Cisco's portfolio.
• Conduct technical demonstrations, Proof of Concepts (PoCs), and presentations to showcase how Cisco solutions impact customer operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address client needs, ensuring alignment with Cisco's best practices and strategies.
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitive solutions, and market transitions to anticipate customer requirements and recommend optimal solutions.

• 5+ years of proven experience sizing and designing Cisco solutions, including Routing & Switching, Security, Data Center, Cloud, Automation, Unified Communications, and Collaboration.
• Strong understanding of public sector clients and their operational requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver impactful technical presentations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Industry-recognized certifications (e.g., CCIE, CCNP, AWS, DevNet, etc.) or equivalent technical expertise.

• Pre-sales Systems Engineering experience with a track record of developing and selling technology solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills to assess customer challenges and recommend solutions.
• Knowledge of competitive networking products (e.g., HPE/Aruba, Juniper, Arista, Fortinet).
• Familiarity with application analytics, infrastructure automation, hybrid cloud, and cybersecurity solutions.
• Passion for learning and a customer-focused mindset to drive business growth.