Senior Solutions Engineer

Cisco

. Serve as a trusted advisor and partner to top enterprise organizations .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $266,100 - $394,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cisco solutions and technical sales, with the ability to translate customer business priorities into tailored technical solutions. Possesses strong consulting skills and business acumen to effectively communicate and present complex technical concepts to enterprise clients.

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Cisco Product ExperiencePre-Sales Technical ConsultingTechnical Presentation SkillsBusiness Value TranslationProfessional Certifications (CCIE, CCNP, CCNA)

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Hard Skills

Technical SalesSolution DesignEnterprise NetworkingData Center TechnologiesCollaboration SolutionsCybersecurityRoutingSwitchingWireless TechnologiesIT-Market Technologies

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStrong Business AcumenConsultative SkillsAdaptabilityProbing Questioning

Tools & Technologies

Cisco SolutionsAI InfrastructureRFP DevelopmentSolution DemonstrationsTechnical Presentations

Certifications & Qualifications

CCIECCNPCCNA

Industry Keywords

Technical SalesPre-Sales ConsultingClient-Facing RolesEnterprise OrganizationsCisco Innovations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecuritySwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted advisor and partner to top enterprise organizations
Work as a pre-sales technical member of a customer Account Team
Showcase Cisco product solutions, set up demonstrations, and explain features and benefits
Design and configure products to meet specific customer needs
Align opportunities with customer challenges and priorities
Demonstrate the business value of Cisco Services, Solutions, and Architectures
Ensure Cisco architectural vision addresses customers’ desired outcomes and capabilities
Collaborate with Account Managers, Product Specialists, and other teams on solution presentations and architecture development
Provide solution and architectural perspectives across the Cisco product portfolio
Apply technical specialization to specific opportunities
Act as a consultative technical advisor to account teams and customers
Keep current with Cisco innovations and competitors’ solutions, products, and services
Assist with developing and executing formal sales plans and RFPs for assigned accounts
Learn quickly and adapt to new technology trends

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of related experience in technical sales, pre-sales, or client-facing consulting roles
Cisco product experience or relevant experience with key competitor offerings
Pre-sales experience, with the ability to translate technical solutions into business value
A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Knowledge of baseline SE/SA skills
In-depth knowledge in at least one adjacent technology: Enterprise Networking, Data Center, Collaboration, Cybersecurity, or Route/Switch/Wireless
Expertise in Cisco solutions, competitors, and associated IT-market technologies
Ability to translate customer business priorities into technical solutions
Ability to deliver or support technical presentations and solution demonstrations
Excellent technical consulting skills, including defining trade-offs and asking probing questions
Strong business acumen
Conversant in AI infrastructure and IT use cases
Strong knowledge of Cisco technologies, including switching, wireless, routing, data centers, and security
Excellent presentation, communication, and technical consulting skills
Professional certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, or CCNA are highly desirable

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
Potential grants of Cisco restricted stock units
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 for 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
Performance-based incentive pay for employees on sales plans