Solutions Engineer

Cisco

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

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $212,200 - $268,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cisco solutions and the ability to translate customer business priorities into technical solutions. Possesses strong technical consulting skills and the capability to deliver impactful presentations and solution demonstrations.

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Cisco Product ExperiencePre-Sales Technical RoleTechnical Consulting SkillsBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer ScienceProfessional Certifications (CCIE, CCNP, CCNA)

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Hard Skills

Technical SalesSolution DesignEnterprise NetworkingData CenterCollaborationCybersecurityRoutingSwitchingWirelessIT-Market Technologies

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Business AcumenCuriosityProblem-SolvingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Cisco SolutionsAI InfrastructureTechnical DemonstrationsSales PlansProposals

Certifications & Qualifications

CCIECCNPCCNA

Industry Keywords

Pre-Sales ConsultingCustomer Account ManagementTechnical AdvisorArchitectural DevelopmentCisco 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 member of a customer Account Team in a pre-sales technical role
Showcase Cisco product solutions, set up demonstrations, and explain features and benefits to customers
Design and configure products to meet specific customer needs
Align Cisco 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 and Product Specialists to present solutions and support architecture development
Provide solution and architectural perspectives across the Cisco product portfolio
Apply technical specialization to specific customer opportunities
Act as a consultative technical advisor to account teams and customers
Stay current on Cisco innovations and relevant competitor solutions, products, and services
Assist with formal sales plans and requests for proposals for assigned accounts

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ 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
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
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, asking probing questions, and incorporating Cisco solutions into broader technology environments
Professional certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, or CCNA are highly desirable
Strong business acumen and ability to frame Cisco offerings in terms of business and mission value
Conversant in AI infrastructure and IT use cases
Strong knowledge of Cisco switching, wireless, routing, data centers, and security technologies
Excellent presentation, communication, and technical consulting skills
Curiosity, passion for technology and problem-solving, and ability to learn quickly and adapt to new trends
Must be located in the New York Metro Area
Ability to travel regularly to the NYC-based customer

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 personal wellness days
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, plus up to 80 unused hours 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
Opportunities to grow and build at Cisco
Global team collaboration and development opportunities