Cisco is a leading technology company revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect in the AI era. They are seeking a Solutions Engineer for the US Public Sector who will leverage their technical expertise in SD-WAN and routing to drive sales initiatives and provide tailored solutions for customers.
Responsibilities:
- You will collaborate with a dynamic and diverse team to articulate and advance the One Cisco narrative, empowering our customers to thrive in the AI era
- You will strategically collaborate with your Sales Partner to drive sales initiatives and support some of our largest West Coast customers
- You will create impactful sales and technical materials, including presentations, white papers, design guides, and test plans
- You will engage with customers through in-person meetings and remote video sessions to provide solution overviews, conduct demonstrations, and deliver Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- You will implement Proof of Concept deployments of the SD-WAN solution, seamlessly integrating it into customer networks as a production pilot when required
Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship required due to government contracts
- Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of related work experience
- 2+ years of experience installing and maintaining local and wide area networks
- Demonstrable expertise in computer software and hardware, data communications, network planning and analysis, and vendor evaluations
- Experience in a sales related role
- Expertise in Cisco and/or competitor SD-WAN solutions
- CCIE or CCNP certification
- Strong analytical skills and effective social and communication skills to interact with a wide range of individuals at different levels in an organization
- The ability to promptly address and resolve technical or sales-related challenges
- You consistently maintain a professional presence, whether in person or via video, that embodies Cisco's high standards
- You are actively immersing yourself in the fields of AI, Security, and Observability, constantly expanding your knowledge and expertise to stay at the forefront of these evolving domains