Cisco Networking Solutions Engineer South Africa 

United States, Georgia, Atlanta 

145392839

You are a Networking Solutions Engineer with expertise in Cisco's networking portfolio, features, functions, and benefits, capable of sharing knowledge with audiences at all levels within your customer base—from technicians to IT managers to CTOs.

• Understand customer and partner requirements to effectively present an end-to-end Cisco networking solution.
• Conduct product demonstrations, address technical inquiries, contribute to proposals, analyze client needs, and develop technical solutions in a pre-sales environment.
• Engage in strategic sales initiatives (e.g., customer outreach, channel training) to expand business in targeted regions.
• Maintain strong presentation and troubleshooting skills while inspiring passion and confidence in your audience.
• Lead Proof of Concept (PoC) activities to demonstrate the value and capabilities of Cisco solutions in real-world scenarios.

• Proven track record of 10+ years in a technical role such as Solutions Architect, Systems Engineer, or Sales Engineer. Experience in leading and designing complex, large-scale projects with multiple integration points.
• Deep knowledge of enterprise networking solutions, including LAN, WAN, and Hybrid environments.
• Mastery in wireless technologies and architectures. Proven hands-on experience with designing and implementing enterprise-grade wireless solutions.
• Mastery in Cisco SDA fabric technology (Software Defined Access) and strong understanding of SD-WAN design and implementation strategies.
• Strong understanding of cloud services architecture and knowledge of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) frameworks.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. CCIE certification is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in network programming using APIs (e.g., Python).
• Consultative sales approach with a strong focus on understanding customer needs and delivering tailored solutions. Field-level experience is highly desirable.
• Awareness of industry trends, use cases, and emerging technologies.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, resourcefulness, resilience, and presentation skills.