Solutions Engineer - Global Networking Solutions Engineering

Job Description

Meet the Team

Do you have a passion for technology? Have you ever thought to yourself, “I could build this better!”? Do you feel you have ideas for how to learn, teach, or sell Cisco technologies in new and creative ways? If you answered yes, then the Global Networking Solution Engineering team is the team for you! As global solutions engineers, we are a world-class team that builds the bridge that makes transformation possible for our fellow sellers, customers, and for Cisco! Our focus is on Cisco networking technologies and how our routing, switching, wireless, and security platforms solve customer challenges and deliver business outcomes. Assets we deliver comprise the most used demonstrations in Cisco and strategic platforms that every architecture leverages, like Capture the Flag and Design Thinking. If you want to leverage your technical excellence and take the next step in career to deliver strategic innovation that drives sales growth, come join our team!

Your Impact

As part of the Global Networking SE team’s new Strategy & Planning office directly supporting our Solutions Engineering initiatives, you will function in a Program Manager capacity through exercising four key principles – strategic focus, being data and insights driven, having an objective view, and being customer/stakeholder focused. Your core responsibility will be to drive key programs and workstreams to successful outcomes.

As a Solutions Engineer you will:

• Develop and implement impactful enablement programs that empower Solutions Engineers to effectively position and sell products in complex, high-value networking deals.
• Leverage deep understanding of technical sales cycles and solution selling methodologies to create enablement programs that address real-world challenges.
• Design comprehensive learning paths that address different technical proficiency levels, from foundational networking knowledge to deep technical expertise.
• Exceptional communication, storytelling, and presentation skills, coupled with the ability to effectively influence and engage a large audience
• Implement gamification strategies that make learning engaging for Solutions Engineers
• Develop and implement objectives and personal growth plans to ensure continuous leadership within the technical sales organization.
• Work in a cross-functional team with representatives from product management, engineering, and other organizations to spur innovation and development of enablement for the existing and future product sets.
• Participate in and drive cross-architectural design enablement to build and demonstrate cross-domain solutions.
• Mentor developing team members
• Act as a leader by driving team initiatives, contributing to the SE community, and sharing knowledge with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5 to 7 years experience in the enterprise networking space crafting, architecting, and implementing enterprise-grade networks
• Advanced technical knowledge in one or more of the following network fields: Campus, Wireless, Security, Network Automation, Software Defined Networking, API Integration, AI, Python or similar programming
• Additional knowledge in AI, Data Center, Collaboration, environments is a plus
• Understanding of workflows in a hosted environment
• Proven self-starter and innovator with an ability to focus and achieve goals
• Validated relationship building skills
• Team-centric approach to work and culture
• Perform daily with the highest standards of excellence
• Bachelor of Science degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• CCIE Route/Switch, Security or relevant 7 years experience
• Demonstrates thought leadership and expertise in the latest enablement trends, tools, programs and technologies.
• Skilled in data analysis and translating metrics into actionable insights that inform business decisions and evaluate program efficacy and effectiveness
• Experience managing a comprehensive suite of enablement tools and platforms (such as Webex, Vidcast, MindTickle) to ensure content is accessible, current, and engaging.
• Experience with multiple enablement delivery methodologies

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put – we power the future.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.