Cisco Solutions Architect 

Saudi Arabia, Riyadh Region, Riyadh 

940645423

Who You Are

• Develop knowledge of industry trends and understand how Cisco solutions provide financial and strategic value.
• Build relationships within and outside of Cisco, establishing credibility through self-confidence.
• Understand customer business models and financial pain points, framing Cisco offerings around business drivers.
• Comprehend Cisco’s vision and technology and articulate it from the customer's perspective.
• Map customer business drivers to their network platform.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience.
• Cisco product experience or relevant experience in key competitor offerings in the technology area of emphasis.
• Pre-Sales experience.
• Typically requires a BS/BA (EE/CS) or equivalent.
• CCIE Certification preferred.
• The candidate must be based in KSA.
• KSA Public sector experience is preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in internet working industry trends, including SD-WAN, ACI, DNA, Security SASE, AI, Cloud, Digital Transformation, Automation, and more.
• Experience with AI, Machine Learning, Cloud Native applications, Kubernetes, and Docker.
• Knowledge of ML Ops, AI Ops, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of competitive product and solution landscapes.
• Advanced knowledge in Routing & Switching, Data Center, and Security.
• Strong technical consulting skills, including defining trade-offs, asking probing questions, and integrating Cisco solutions into broader environments.
• Ability to share replicable architectures tailored to customers' needs.
• Programming skills are a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of your specialization and adjacent technologies, including product, technology, and competitive insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills, delivering clear explanations of Cisco's architectures, business outcomes, and valueS.

But “Digital Transformation” is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.)