Technical Marketing Engineering Leader

Cisco

. Lead cross-portfolio validation efforts for integrated Cisco solutions aligned to strategic priorities .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $169,300 - $237,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in designing, implementing, and validating complex technology environments, with a strong focus on Cisco technologies and architectures. Capable of leading cross-functional teams and translating technical objectives into actionable validation plans and documentation.

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Cisco Technologies ExpertiseComplex Technology Environment ValidationCross-Functional Stakeholder LeadershipTechnical Documentation ProductionAI Infrastructure Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Validation PlanningTroubleshootingTechnical Evidence ProductionNetworkingCloud TechnologiesSecurityCollaboration ToolsAutomationIntegrated Solutions SupportAI-Ready Data Center Architectures

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsMentoringAdaptability in Fast-Moving Environments

Tools & Technologies

Cisco Validated DesignsReference ArchitecturesDeployment GuidanceHigh-Performance FabricsGPU Cluster Networking

Industry Keywords

Technical DirectionIntegration Gaps IdentificationOperational ConsiderationsCustomer Deployment ScenariosEvidence Quality Review

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead cross-portfolio validation efforts for integrated Cisco solutions aligned to strategic priorities
Define validation scope, success criteria, evidence requirements, and repeatability expectations
Build, configure, test, and troubleshoot complex lab environments reflecting real customer deployment scenarios
Partner with product managers, TMEs, Architectural Sponsors, field architects, sales teams, and Cisco Validated peers
Identify integration gaps, product limitations, operational considerations, and readiness concerns
Produce technical evidence, lab notes, configuration artifacts, test results, known issues, and documentation inputs
Mentor developing TMEs and external partner resources
Set technical direction, review evidence quality, and reinforce repeatable validation practices
Support Cisco Validated Designs, proof motions, integrated solutions, case studies, briefs, and reference architectures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field
12+ years of hands-on technical experience designing, implementing, validating, troubleshooting, or supporting complex technology environments
Experience in networking, security, cloud, collaboration, automation, or adjacent infrastructure technologies, with depth in at least one major technical domain
Experience leading technical work across cross-functional stakeholders
Experience translating ambiguous technical or business objectives into scoped validation plans, evidence requirements, findings, and field-ready outputs
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Deep knowledge of the Cisco portfolio and hands-on experience across multiple Cisco technologies, architectures, or solution domains
Understanding of Cisco product integration into broader customer architectures and cross-portfolio outcomes
Strong general networking foundation
Experience with AI infrastructure, AI-ready data center architectures, GPU cluster networking, high-performance fabrics, workload connectivity, or secure AI architecture concepts
Experience validating, designing, deploying, or supporting integrated solutions
Ability to communicate technical findings and recommendations through technical documentation, deployment guidance, reference architectures, and validation proof assets

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 days off for personal wellness
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
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
Hybrid work arrangement