Solutions Engineer – Architecture

Cisco

Solutions Engineer specializing in Cloud & AI infrastructure at Cisco. Delivering technical solutions as a trusted advisor to customers and collaborating with account executives.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $153,000 - $198,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Become a trusted technology advisor to the customer and the Cisco account team.
Leverage an array of Cisco technology, services, and support specialists when necessary.
Collaborate closely with iAEs in account planning activities.
Educate the customer on Cisco differentiation, creating demand.
Work with key partners to scale and set a brand preference to Cisco.
Align Cisco’s product and services capabilities to customers business drivers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years’ B2B selling experience in a similar or adjacent industry.
History of career progression and desire for professional development.
Strong collaboration and teamwork skills with the team on the territory.
Strong relationship management skills to build trust and drive results with partners and customers.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in physical sciences, engineering, economics, or mathematics.
CCNA, CCNP, CCIE or similar vendor certification preferred.
Knowledge about the market and competition including solution, technology and offerings.
Pre-sales experience preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision insurance
a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
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
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
flexible vacation time off program
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 from one calendar year to the next
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

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Hard Skills & Tools

B2B sellingpre-sales experiencerelationship managementaccount planning

Soft Skills

collaborationteamworktrust buildingresults-driven

Certifications

CCNACCNPCCIE