Solutions Engineer

Cisco

. Serve as a technical strategist for SLED customers across K12, higher education, and local government .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $218,600 - $286,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing technical strategies and implementing Cisco solutions for SLED customers, with a strong focus on customer relationship management and exceeding sales quotas. Proficient in leveraging networking, security, collaboration, and cloud technologies to address customer needs and drive solution adoption.

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Cisco TechnologiesCustomer-Facing ExperienceTechnical Presentation SkillsCCNP/CCDP CertificationCloud Solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP)

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Hard Skills

NetworkingSecurityCollaborationCloud SolutionsPythonRESTCONFNETCONFAnsibleTerraformIOS-XE

Soft Skills

Customer Relationship ManagementTechnical Communication

Tools & Technologies

FirepowerMerakiNX-OSACINDFC

Certifications & Qualifications

CCNPCCDP

Industry Keywords

SLEDK12Higher EducationLocal GovernmentSales Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformiOSPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a technical strategist for SLED customers across K12, higher education, and local government
Understand customer business and technical needs, challenges, and opportunities
Develop technical strategies positioning Cisco solutions to address customer needs
Design and implement solutions using Cisco’s networking, security, collaboration, and cloud portfolio
Work with partners, architecture teams, and the CX organization to support solution adoption and optimization
Partner with the Account Manager to build pipeline through discovery, demonstrations, and value-focused deliverables
Build and maintain customer relationships through regular in-person meetings and non-transactional touchpoints
Stay current on industry trends and competitive strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years in a customer-facing, field-sales engineering role or network engineering role
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Experience with Cisco technologies, including networking, security, collaboration, or cloud solutions
Proven track record of consistently exceeding sales quotas
Preferred: CCNP/CCDP or similar vendor certification
Preferred: Understanding of SDN, AI/ML, DevOps, and cloud solutions including AWS, Azure, or GCP
Preferred: Proficiency with Python, RESTCONF, NETCONF, YANG Suite, Ansible, and Terraform
Preferred: Hands-on experience with IOS-XE, Firepower, Meraki, NX-OS, ACI, and NDFC
Preferred: Strong technical presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences, including C-level executives

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, subject to eligibility and continued employment
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
Performance-based incentive pay for employees on sales plans
No cap on incentive compensation once performance exceeds 100% attainment
Professional growth and continuous learning opportunities