Solutions Engineer

Cisco

. Collaborate with business and technical leaders to build relationships and align Cisco products and services with Public Sector needs .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeManchester • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in translating complex Cisco solutions into strategic plans that align with customer priorities, while effectively communicating technical concepts to diverse stakeholders. Possesses strong technical knowledge in Networking, Security, and Cloud technologies, with a focus on customer engagement and consultative selling.

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Technical Customer-Facing ExperienceEnterprise Networking TechnologiesCloud TechnologiesCisco Professional-Level CertificationSoftware Value-Based Selling

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Hard Skills

Enterprise Networking TechnologiesNetwork AutomationData Centre TechnologiesCloud SecurityApplications ObservabilityCloud NetworkingIoTTechnical PresentationsRFP/RFI ResponsesBills of Materials

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStorytelling SkillsInfluencing StakeholdersAutonomous WorkRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Cisco ProductsCisco SolutionsObservability ToolsCollaboration ToolsAI Portfolios

Certifications & Qualifications

Cisco Professional-Level CertificationCyberOps SkillsDevNet Skills

Industry Keywords

Public SectorTechnical LeadershipCustomer InitiativesIndustry TrendsMarket Drivers

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudIoTSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with business and technical leaders to build relationships and align Cisco products and services with Public Sector needs
Serve as the technical leader for the region
Translate Cisco solutions into actionable strategic plans aligned with customer priorities
Work across Networking, Observability, Security, Collaboration, Compute and AI portfolios
Craft multi-architecture solutions for customer needs
Work on long-term, complex and strategic customer initiatives
Influence technical and business stakeholders
Understand customer needs and position Cisco's products and services portfolio
Conduct technical presentations and showcase Cisco solutions and services
Set up demonstrations explaining features and benefits
Support customers and partners with Bills of Materials and RFP/RFI responses
Continuously develop technical and consultative skills and stay updated on industry trends, portfolio acquisitions and solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of technical customer-facing experience, preferably pre-sales
Experience and technical knowledge in at least two of these areas: Enterprise Networking technologies (Switching, Wireless, Routing); Network Automation; Programmability; Data Centre and Cloud Technologies; On-Prem and Cloud Security; Applications Observability; Cloud Networking; IoT
Proven ability to work autonomously, taking ownership of tasks and workstreams
Understanding of Enterprise technology, industry trends and market drivers
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with fluency in English
Strong story telling skills
Experience working in/with the Public Sector (preferred)
CyberOps or DevNet skills (preferred)
Cisco Professional-level certification or industry equivalent (preferred)
Experience with software value-based selling (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities to grow and build are limitless
Team collaboration with empathy on a global scale