Technical Marketing Engineer

Cisco

. Contribute to validation workstreams for integrated Cisco solutions .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $132,800 - $185,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in testing, troubleshooting, and validating integrated Cisco solutions, with a strong foundation in networking and cloud technologies. Capable of translating technical findings into documentation and supporting sales efforts through effective communication and technical fluency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Engineering7+ Years Of Hands-On Industry Experience2+ Years Of Experience Testing And Troubleshooting Networking TechnologiesKnowledge Of Secure Networking And Cloud ArchitecturesExperience With Lab Validation Methods And Technical Documentation

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Hard Skills

TestingTroubleshootingTechnical DocumentationEvidence CaptureNetworkingCloud TechnologiesSecurityCollaboration PlatformsData Center TechnologiesPerformance Testing

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Cisco SolutionsRoutingSwitchingFirewallVPNZero Trust ConceptsHigh-Performance FabricsTelemetryIncident ReadinessOperational Continuity

Industry Keywords

Integrated WorkflowsDigital ResilienceValidation PracticesHybrid Cloud ArchitecturesUser Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to validation workstreams for integrated Cisco solutions
Build and test lab environments reflecting real customer scenarios
Execute test plans and capture technical evidence
Troubleshoot issues and document technical findings
Translate technical findings into documentation inputs and proof assets
Work with Sr. TMEs, mid-level TMEs, Business Unit TMEs, architects, field teams, and Cisco Validated peers
Develop technical fluency across the Cisco portfolio
Apply repeatable validation practices and grow toward larger validation workstream ownership
Support proof motions, reference architectures, technical findings, and field-facing assets that help sales and customers understand Cisco technologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field and 7+ years of hands-on industry experience
2+ years of hands-on experience testing, troubleshooting, supporting, or deploying networking, security, cloud, collaboration, or data center technologies
Experience following test plans, capturing evidence, documenting findings, and communicating technical results
Technical foundation in networking and aptitude to learn adjacent Cisco technologies
Knowledge of secure networking, routing, switching, wireless, segmentation, policy, assurance, observability, secure access, identity, firewall, VPN, and zero trust concepts
Knowledge of cloud, data center, AI infrastructure, workload connectivity, high-performance fabrics, and hybrid cloud architectures
Knowledge of collaboration platforms, user experience, application behavior, and integrated workflows
Knowledge of digital resilience, operational continuity, telemetry, troubleshooting, incident readiness, and repeatable recovery patterns
Knowledge of lab validation methods, performance testing, interoperability testing, evidence capture, and technical documentation
Candidates should be located in San Jose, CA; Raleigh, NC; or Atlanta, GA

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 continued employment and vesting periods
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 time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees, subject to availability and business limitations
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 annually
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’s policies