Lead Solutions Engineer

Cisco

Sales Solutions Engineering Leader at Cisco inspiring and mentoring teams to deliver innovative solutions. Focusing on technical excellence and fostering a culture of growth in identity security.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in developing high-performing technical teams while driving innovative security solutions aligned with strategic business goals. Possesses deep expertise in security, networking, and cloud technologies, complemented by advanced Cisco certifications.

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Technical Sales LeadershipSecurity ExpertiseAdvanced Cisco Certifications (CCNP/CCIE)Identity/IAM ProficiencyData-Driven Strategy Development

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Hard Skills

Technical SalesSolutions EngineeringSecurity TechnologiesNetworkingCloud ComputingIdentity ManagementAI Security SolutionsData AnalysisMarket Trend AnalysisCustomer Engagement Management

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsInfluencing Stakeholders

Certifications & Qualifications

CCNPCCIE

Industry Keywords

Customer-Centric MindsetContinuous ImprovementTechnical ExcellenceExecutive-Level RelationshipsTransformative Security Outcomes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Inspire and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
Develop talent, set clear expectations, and ensure team consistently delivers innovative solutions that align with Cisco’s strategic vision.
Champion a customer-centric mindset, leading your team to meet and exceed revenue and operational targets.
Serve as a mentor, guiding engineers through career development while cultivating a robust technical community.
Act as a strategic advisor to customers and partners, cultivating executive-level relationships that drive long-term loyalty and transformative security outcomes.
Proactively monitor industry trends, particularly the rapid evolution of AI, guiding the team in crafting innovative solutions.
Standardize technical sales methodologies and assets, demonstrating the value of Cisco Security solutions, driving growth.

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

Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities