Technical Marketing Engineer I

Cisco

. Build foundational knowledge of Cisco Secure Routers, IOS XE, branch routing, WAN connectivity, and SD-WAN architectures .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates foundational knowledge of Cisco Secure Routers, SD-WAN architectures, and routing protocols, with the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively. Capable of organizing work across teams and supporting product launches through research and documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cisco Secure RoutersSD-WAN ConceptsIPv4/IPv6CCNA CertificationBasic Scripting

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Hard Skills

RoutingWAN ConnectivitySubnettingBasic Routing ProtocolsTechnical DocumentationSoftware DevelopmentWeb Application DevelopmentAI Applications DevelopmentGitHub Content DevelopmentResearch Analysis

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CCNACCNA Cybersecurity

Industry Keywords

Computer NetworkingCybersecurityProduct ManagementCustomer FeedbackTechnical Collateral

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityiOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build foundational knowledge of Cisco Secure Routers, IOS XE, branch routing, WAN connectivity, and SD-WAN architectures
Research routing and SD-WAN use cases, customer needs, and competitive offerings
Summarize research findings for product and marketing teams
Help create technical collateral, presentations, solution briefs, FAQs, enablement materials, and demonstration scripts
Support labs and demonstrations by documenting topologies, configuration steps, test results, and customer scenarios
Assist product launches by organizing feature descriptions, use cases, proof points, and field feedback
Gather and organize feedback from customers, partners, sales, and engineering to improve product messaging and requirements
Work with mentors in Product Management, UX, and Sales across the product lifecycle

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree completed within the past 3 years or expected within the next 12 months
Education and work experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Networking, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline
Foundational understanding of IPv4/IPv6, subnetting, Ethernet, routing, WAN connectivity, and basic routing protocols
Interest in SD-WAN concepts including underlay and overlay networks, centralized policy, application-aware path selection, tunnels, and segmentation
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly in writing and conversation
Ability to organize work across teams
Legally able to live and work in the country of application without visa support or sponsorship
CCNA or CCNA Cybersecurity certification preferred
Basic scripting or programming experience preferred
Experience developing software, web applications, or GitHub content preferred
Familiarity with AI and ML concepts preferred
Experience developing AI applications preferred
Relevant co-op or internship experience in Computer Networking or Cyber Security preferred
Strong preference for candidates able to provide a letter of recommendation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Potential 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 personal wellness days
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off 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 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 policies