Solutions Engineer - USPS Networking - Boston

The application window is expected to close on 21/March/2025. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

MEET THE TEAM

Cisco is seeking to fill a Solutions Engineer role in the Americas Organization who has a passion for technology and a zeal for customer interaction! You will partner primarily with a Networking Account Executive, work with Portfolio Account Teams, Partners and other cross-functional teams to drive Cisco Networking brand preference with our customers.

Working directly with customers, you will capture detailed knowledge of requirements and provide recommendations to achieve the desired business outcomes.

YOUR IMPACT

This is a pre-sales, technical role passionate about architectural selling covering customers from all verticals and segments in the America's. Communicating technical architectures, solutions and products to key decision- makers from Managers to Directors and above.You will establish relationships with our customer, showcase Cisco Networking products and solutions with a focus on Secure networking including Routing, Switching, Wireless, and Automation, lead RFP response(s), set up demonstrations, drive proof of values, explain features and benefits to customers, and design and configure products to meet specific customer requirements.

You will work with a variety of technologies and will therefore need the capacity to demonstrate technical solutions and capabilities effectively and conduct multi-architectural Proof-of-Concept tests is a must.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Partner with Account Executives to drive business and growth opportunities
• Driving demand generation activities
• Enable technology capabilities internally with Account Teams and externally with our partners.
• Understanding customer requirements and mapping technical solutions to meet the needs
• Network design
• Deep product and solution knowledge: Product positioning, differentiation across solutions, operational characteristics
• Performing product demo and Proof of Concept labs
• Maintaining competitive knowledge to strategically position Cisco's products and services
• Following market transition and industry trends to anticipate customer needs
• Aligning cross-functionally to various business entities and teams across the company
• Challenger attitude willing to help customers with complex digital transformation opportunities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BS/BA (EE/CS) or equivalent with 5+ years of proven experience sizing and designing Routing, Wireless and Switching deployments both On-Prem and Cloud Based.
• Extensive skills and knowledge in networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, LISP) network segmentation technologies (VRF, MPLS, ZeroTrust, SDA, 802.1x, Adaptive Policy), and network management.
• Pre-sales experience with strong cross-functional teamwork and consultative skills.
• Understanding of competitive networking products such as HPE/Aruba, Juniper, Arista, Fortinet

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional level Cisco or non-Cisco Certifications or ability to achieve will be required (CCIE, CCDE, CCNP, DevNet, AWS, Google, Terraform).
• API and programmability knowledge is a plus.
• Willingness to travel to customer and partner sites as needed 35% of the time approximately. We offer a flexible work from home or office (where Cisco offices are available) option.

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