Solutions Engineer – Networking/Security

Cisco

. Partner with Account Executives to drive business and growth opportunities .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $209,100 - $275,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing networking solutions, including Routing, Switching, and Wireless technologies, while effectively communicating technical architectures to diverse audiences. Possesses strong customer engagement skills to drive digital transformation and business growth through strategic partnerships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Routing Deployment ExpertiseNetworking Protocols KnowledgeNetwork Segmentation TechnologiesPre-Sales ExperienceCisco Certifications

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Hard Skills

RoutingSwitchingWirelessTCP/IPBGPOSPFEIGRPLISPNetwork ManagementAPI Knowledge

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationPresentation SkillsCritical ThinkingCustomer-Focused AttitudeAbility to Handle Multiple Projects

Tools & Technologies

Cisco Secure Networking ProductsVRFMPLSZeroTrustSDA802.1xAdaptive Policy

Certifications & Qualifications

CCIECCDECCNPDevNetAWSGoogleTerraform

Industry Keywords

Digital TransformationDemand GenerationProduct DemonstrationsProof of ConceptCompetitive Networking Products

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudSwitchingTCP/IPTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Account Executives to drive business and growth opportunities
Drive demand generation activities
Enable technology capabilities internally with Portfolio Account Teams and externally with partners
Understand customer requirements and map technical solutions to meet their needs
Design networks
Maintain deep product and solution knowledge, including positioning, differentiation and operational characteristics
Perform product demonstrations and Proof of Concept labs
Maintain competitive knowledge to strategically position Cisco products and services
Follow market transitions and industry trends to anticipate customer needs
Align cross-functionally with business entities and teams across Cisco
Partner with customers on sophisticated digital transformation opportunities
Form relationships with key customer decision-makers
Showcase Cisco secure networking products and solutions across Routing, Switching, Wireless, Security and Automation
Lead RFP responses, set up demonstrations and drive proofs of value
Explain product features and benefits and design/configure products for customer requirements
Conduct multi-architectural Proof-of-Concept tests
Present technical architectures, solutions and products to audiences from managers to directors and above

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of validated experience sizing and crafting Routing, Wireless and Switching deployments, both On-Prem and Cloud Based
5+ years of skills and knowledge in networking protocols including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP and LISP
Knowledge of network segmentation technologies including VRF, MPLS, ZeroTrust, SDA, 802.1x and Adaptive Policy
Network management knowledge
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Understanding of competitive networking products such as HPE/Aruba, Juniper, Arista and Fortinet
Pre-sales experience preferred
BS/BA, preferably EE/CS, or equivalent preferred
Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
Critical thinking to address customer concerns and support customer business growth
Customer-focused attitude
Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Cisco and non-Cisco certifications are a plus, including CCIE, CCDE, CCNP, DevNet, AWS, Google and Terraform
API and programmability knowledge is a plus

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
Eligibility for Cisco restricted stock unit grants
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
Paid birthday day off
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time 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
Performance-based incentive pay for employees on sales plans
Opportunities to grow and build on a global scale