Lead Solutions Engineering – Identity Security

Cisco

Leading a team of Cisco Presales Solutions Engineers in Identity Security across the Americas. Driving innovation and developing talent while fostering customer-centric solutions.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado, Missouri, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $235,300 - $301,700 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

lead a team of Cisco Presales Solutions Engineers covering the Americas’ markets with heavy expertise in Identity Security
inspire and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence
focus on developing talent, setting clear expectations, and ensuring team delivers innovative solutions
champion a customer-centric mindset to meet and exceed revenue and operational targets
serve as a mentor and cultivate a robust technical community
act as a strategic advisor to customers and partners, cultivating executive-level relationships
proactively monitor industry trends, particularly the rapid evolution of AI
guide the team in crafting innovative, cross-product solutions
standardize technical sales methodologies and assets
bridge the gap between business requirements and technical execution
deliver measurable business outcomes, foster innovation, and strengthen Cisco’s brand through deep engagement and a commitment to technical excellence.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of relevant experience in technical sales or solutions engineering roles
Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing technical teams
Strong technical expertise in security, networking, and/or cloud
Proven track record of strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Hold advanced Cisco or industry certifications (CCNP/CCIE) with deep expertise in Identity and emerging AI security landscapes
Strong technical experience with Identity/IAM and emerging AI security landscapes
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred
Ability to drive comprehensive technical sales strategies that accelerate growth and deliver measurable business outcomes for our global customers
Utilize data-driven insights to translate market trends and complex technical challenges into actionable, high-impact team strategies
Influence cross-functional stakeholders across product, sales, and marketing to ensure project alignment and seamless organizational success
Communicate complex technical concepts and security value propositions effectively to diverse audiences, including executive-level stakeholders
Manage complex customer engagements by building strong relationships and delivering consistent, high-value, and customer-centric solutions.

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
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, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies
optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

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Hard Skills & Tools

technical salessolutions engineeringsecuritynetworkingcloudIdentity/IAMAI securitydata-driven insightstechnical sales strategiesmeasurable business outcomes

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillscustomer-centric mindsetinfluencerelationship buildingfostering innovationstrategic advising

Certifications

advanced Cisco certifications