Partner Security Solutions Engineer

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

This remote role is open to US candidates and preference will be given to those who reside in the Eastern and Central US time zones.

Meet the Team

Build the Ecosystem That Powers the AI Future

The AI revolution won't be delivered by one company alone. It will be built, integrated, and scaled by a global ecosystem of trusted experts. Cisco provides the foundational platform for AI, but our partners are the force multipliers who bring it to life for customers everywhere. This is your chance to be at the center of it all.

We are looking for an energetic and collaborative Solutions Engineer to help us empower our partner community. This is a unique opportunity to build your career by learning how to scale technology and expertise through a world-class partner ecosystem. If you are a technologist who loves to teach, share knowledge, and see others succeed, we want to talk to you.

Your Impact

As a Partner Solutions Engineer, you are a vital link between Cisco and our partners. You will learn how to enable and support our partners, helping them build the skills they need to deliver the amazing outcomes our customers expect in the Age of AI. Your mission is to help our partners grow, and you'll grow right alongside them.

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of experience in a technical role such as network engineering, IT support, or pre-sales (including internships or co-op experience).

4+ years of foundational knowledge in at least one core technology area (e.g., Networking, Security, Collaboration).

Proven interest in teaching, training, and enabling others.

3+ years of communication and presentation skills with internal partners or external customers

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a customer- or partner-facing role is a plus.

Hands-on experience with Cisco or competitor technologies.

Entry-level industry certifications (e.g., CCNA, DevNet Associate).

You are organized, proactive, and enjoy working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees

• 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco

• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees

• Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)

• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours ofunused sick timecarried forwardfrom one calendar yearto the next

• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members

• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and

• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.