We are seeking a Solutions Engineer to join our dynamic sales team. As an SE, you will drive the adoption of our AI solutions across various industries. You will identify potential clients, understand their specific needs, and provide tailored AI solutions that enhance their business operations. This role requires a deep understanding of Data Center Compute & Networking.
As a Cloud and AI Infrastructure Solutions Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating the success of the Cisco Field Sales teams in selling the full suite of Cloud and AI infrastructure solutions. You will help them position data center virtualization and systems architecture solutions effectively against competing offerings. You will be passionate about presales engineering activities, demonstrating solutions and architectures in Cloud and AI infrastructure. You will mainly work with global clients from the APJC region with subsidiaries in the U.S. and Europe.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 6+ years of technical presales experience selling Data Center and Hybrid Cloud solutions including Compute and Data Center Switching.
- Deep understanding of Data Center network and compute architectural designs.
- Deep knowledge of Data Center enterprise applications, virtualization technologies and operational toolsets.
- Excellent presentation skills - ability to deliver engaging workshops to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience; advanced degree is a plus.
- Cisco Certifications (CCNA, CCNP or CCIE)
- Knowledge of Cisco Nexus, ACI and UCS solutions.
- Understanding of AI architectures and infrastructure products.
- Experience designing Converged infrastructure and Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) solutions.
- Proficiency with automation tool sets (Ansible, Terraform) with a strong focus on DC switching and compute.
- Foundational software development skills e.g. Python
- Demonstrates proactive leadership with a team-oriented attitude.
- Self-starter who can lead opportunities without close supervision
- Hold a continuous learning philosophy, able to navigate ambiguity and complex customer challenges.
- Cultivates relationships within multiple layers of an organization and promotes an "I can" attitude.
- Creative problem solver who enjoys asking "imagine if…" questions and is willing to take calculated risks.
- Ability to go on frequent business trips within the U.S. and to Europe
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