Solutions Engineer

Cisco

Solutions Engineer supporting public sector customers in New York, leading presentations and technical excellence. Collaborating with teams to ensure Cisco solutions align with customer goals.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeNew York City • New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $223,000 - $287,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pre-sales engineering with a strong focus on Cisco technologies, including Networking, Security, and Cloud solutions. Proven ability to deliver impactful presentations and build executive relationships while driving customer adoption and satisfaction.

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Pre-Sales Solutions EngineeringCCNA CertificationCCNP Enterprise CertificationCisco Technologies ExpertiseConsultative Selling

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Hard Skills

NetworkingSecurityCollaborationData CenterCloudObservabilityProblem SolvingTroubleshootingAI Solutions

Soft Skills

Presentation SkillsRelationship BuildingCoaching

Tools & Technologies

Cisco PortfolioCisco Partner Ecosystem

Certifications & Qualifications

CCNACCNPCCIE

Industry Keywords

IT ArchitectureIT OperationsConsultative SellingCustomer EngagementTechnical Solutions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Play a critical role as a technical pre-sales engineer for a subset of our customers
Lead, participate, and deliver high-impact customer presentations, demonstrations, and proof-of-concepts
Support Cisco, partner, and customer engagements at various events
Build executive relationships and champions within accounts
Build and maintain technical excellence across the Cisco portfolio
Ensure Cisco solutions are tied to customer strategies and goals
Partner with Services Account Executives for full lifecycle adoption of our solutions
Influence the future of our portfolio by participating in advisory boards and providing customer feedback
Champion a culture of learning and coaching while investing in personal professional development

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of industry experience and experience as a pre-sales solutions engineer
CCNA-level experience with the ability to achieve the CCNP Enterprise certification within 12 months of joining Cisco
Hands-on experience with Cisco technologies such as Networking, Security, Collaboration, Data Center & Cloud, and Observability
Excellent presentation skills
Ability to travel to customer locations for meetings and presentations
CCNP or CCIE certification or equivalent (preferred)
Experience presenting complex technical solutions to technical and non-technical audiences
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Experience with AI for solving problems (preferred)
Knowledge of the Cisco partner ecosystem (preferred)
Competitive knowledge of the IT industry (preferred)
A track record of consultative selling (preferred)
Experience in IT Architecture or Operations (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 for non-exempt employees
flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
additional paid time away for critical family issues
optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer