Technical Solutions Architect - Netherlands

Job Description

We believe that when passionate people are able to spend less time struggling with technology, they can spend more time on what matters - like teaching children, running businesses, keeping airports safe, and connecting disaster victims with relief. That’s the real power of simplicity. Cisco Meraki is the leader in cloud-managed IT, thanks to our creative, inclusive, fearless team that is driven to simplify technology so the world can simply work!
As a Technical Solutions Architect, you will be revolutionisin g the networking industry by advocating for a disruptive technology that is leading the way. Quickly becoming known as the most successful acquisition in Cisco's history, Meraki’s cloud-based dashboard is being adopted by Cisco’s largest customers across the globe.
Are you in a direct customer facing Pre-Sales role? Do you enjoy simplifying complex customer problems? If so, you sound like a Cisco Meraki Technical Solutions Architect, and we would love to talk to you.
We are looking for highly motivated, technically savvy, and passionate individuals for our Systems Engineering team. You will generally work remotely while covering the Dutch Enterprise space (not because we don’t like our SE team, but because they love being out and in front of our customers). Sound exciting? Read on to find out what we need from you.
* Demonstrated understanding and hands-on experience in at least 3 of the following areas:
* Routing and switching; extensive knowledge of L2 and L3 protocols
* Security architecture; VPN and next-generatio n firewalls
* WLAN technologies including 802.11ac and Wave 2
* Multi-site campus LAN and network design
* BYOD architectures (Clearpass, Cisco ISE, Bradford) and onboarding devices to corporate networks
* Professional level certification required and must include one or more of the following: CCNP, CCDP or equivalent level certification.
* Experience or exposure to captive portal design, JSON, REST, XML, SAML, SQL, Python, AWS, Azure, G-Cloud, Virtualized Environments (VMWare, Docker).
* Fluency in Dutch and English. Fluency in French and Flemish beneficial.
Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
At Cisco Meraki, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. When we connect different perspectives, we can imagine new possibilities, inspire innovation, and release the full potential of our people. We’re building an employee experience that includes appreciation, belonging, growth, and purpose for everyone.