Cisco Solutions Engineer 

United States, Illinois, Chicago 

460377615

6+ years experience in a customer-facing, field sales engineering role

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Hands-on experience with Cisco technologies, including routing, switching, collaboration, security, data center, or cloud solutions.

CCNP certification (or seeking in the next 12 months). CCIE also preferred

Familiarity with emerging technologies such as Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML), or cybersecurity solutions.

Demonstrated success in customer-facing roles such as technical pre-sales, solutions engineering, or consulting.

Experience in presenting complex technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences, including C-level executives.

Understanding of customer business challenges and priorities, with the ability to align technology solutions to achieve business outcomes.

Knowledge of competitive landscapes and the ability to position Cisco solutions against key competitors.

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities, with experience in diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues.

Proven ability to work with channel partners and ecosystem partners to deliver joint solutions.

Continuous learning mindset with a track record of staying up-to-date on industry trends and Cisco’s evolving product portfolio.

Participation in technical training programs, boot camps, or community events related to Cisco and industry technologies.

Experience with infrastructure virtualization platforms such as Cisco ViRL/CML, EVE-NG, GNS3, etc.

Proficiency with Python, RESTCONF, NETCONF, YANG Suite, Ansible, Terraform

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.