Key skills
CloudSwitchingAILeadershipCommunicationSales
About this role
Role Overview
- Support and lead the development of groundbreaking, AI-ready, software-defined infrastructures
- Deliver consultative expertise to customers in strategic accounts for I&MI Routing and Optical product and solutions portfolio in EMEA region
- Collaborate with Cisco direct seller community in engaging customers at the technical and executive levels
- Guide and support RFP responses, proofs of concept (PoCs) and architectural designs
- Drive thought leadership in the broader networking and service provider industries
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in networking transport solutions and architectures with large scale routing and switching systems, including consulting, service implementation and/or operational expertise
- Deep expertise in network transport technologies & protocols and technology domains knowledge such as MPLS, Segment Routing, SDN, 5G transport, DCI, Cloud.
- Experience with defining solution strategy and proposals in conjunction with product, engineering and operational teams, in response to customer requirements
- Must possess a solid focus on customer outcomes and be able to establish and maintain strong relationships and interlocks with different stakeholders throughout the sales cycle
- Track record in guiding responses to complex RFPs and driving PoCs for large-scale customers
- Excellent written & oral communication skills. English proficiency is required
- Ability to travel is required (up to 50%)
- BS/BA in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
Tech Stack
- Cloud
- Switching
Benefits
- Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year
- Learning and development opportunities
- Opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment