Customer Delivery Architect

Cisco

. Define enterprise-scale architectures, target-state designs, standards, integration patterns, and multi-year roadmaps .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $169,300 - $237,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining enterprise-scale architectures and long-term technology strategies while integrating Cisco and third-party technologies into cohesive solutions. Proven ability to lead high-impact initiatives and develop technical capabilities across teams, ensuring alignment with business priorities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Enterprise-Scale Architecture DefinitionExpert-Level Certification (CCIE)Cross-Architecture Challenge ResolutionLong-Term Technology Strategy DevelopmentTechnical Mastery in Core Architectures

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Hard Skills

Enterprise Technology ExpertiseIntegration PatternsScalability SolutionsAI and Automation IntegrationArchitectural Vision Execution

Soft Skills

Credibility with ExecutivesInfluencing Technology StrategyClear Communication of Technical Concepts

Certifications & Qualifications

CCIE

Industry Keywords

Customer EngagementsTechnical ForumsReusable Architecture PracticesStrategic InitiativesMulti-Year Roadmaps

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define enterprise-scale architectures, target-state designs, standards, integration patterns, and multi-year roadmaps
Steer large, high-impact initiatives from architectural vision through execution
Coordinate resources across Cisco, customer, and provider organizations, regions, and business units
Evaluate and resolve cross-architecture challenges, dependencies, scalability, security, operations, and tradeoffs
Advise customer executives and technology leaders on business priorities, recommendations, costs, implications, and consequences
Assess and integrate AI, automation, and emerging technologies where they deliver measurable value
Influence Cisco technology and services strategy through customer insights
Build technical capability across Cisco and customer teams by developing architects and engineers
Establish reusable practices and promote consistency across engagements
Represent Cisco expertise in strategic customer engagements, technical forums, Cisco Live, and industry events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree plus 12 years of related experience, or Master’s degree plus 8 years of related experience, or PhD plus 5 years of related experience, or equivalent relevant work experience
Expert-level certification (e.g., CCIE) or equivalent relevant certification expected
Technical mastery in core architectures and extensive enterprise technology expertise
Ability to integrate Cisco and third-party technologies into cohesive, scalable solutions
Proven architectural authority in large, highly integrated customer environments
Experience defining long-term technology strategy and resolving cross-architecture challenges
Experience leading enterprise-scale technology initiatives across organizations, disciplines, and business units
Credibility with executive and technology leaders
Ability to translate business priorities and technical concepts into clear strategies and recommendations
Experience developing technical resources, shaping technology or services direction, establishing reusable architecture practices, or representing technical expertise externally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies