Partner Solutions Engineer

Cisco

Partner Solutions Engineer enabling Cisco partners across networking, security, collaboration, and data center solutions. Building partner strategy, technical expertise, and growth in the AI era.

Posted 8/15/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $212,200 - $268,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building strategic relationships with partner executives and providing technical enablement across Cisco's portfolio, with a strong focus on Enterprise Networking and pre-sales solutions. Capable of influencing partner strategies and articulating the value of Cisco solutions to technical and business decision-makers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical Pre-Sales ExperienceEnterprise Networking ExpertiseCCNA CertificationStrong Presentation SkillsPartner Business Model Understanding

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Hard Skills

Solutions DesignTechnical EnablementAPI KnowledgeAutomation KnowledgeCompetitive Product Knowledge

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingInfluencing SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Cisco SolutionsHPE/ArubaJuniperAristaFortinet

Certifications & Qualifications

CCNPCCIECCDEDevNetAWSGoogleTerraform

Industry Keywords

Enterprise NetworkingSecurityCollaborationData Center NetworkingManaged Services

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build trusted, strategic relationships with partner executives and their Solutions Engineers
Develop partner strategy through joint business planning and identify technical growth opportunities
Provide technical enablement to partner SEs through training, workshops, certification support, and demo/PoC guidance
Coordinate with Cisco regional field team SEs to align on deals, share best practices, and drive consistent architectural direction
Serve as a trusted technical advisor across Cisco’s portfolio from solution design through operationalization and value realization
Position the value of Cisco solutions and articulate differentiation to technical and business decision-makers
Champion the partner voice within Cisco to influence resources, enablement strategy, and future direction
Partner with Partner Account Executives and collaborate across regional field teams and partner organizations to drive brand preference and growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in a technical pre-sales, design, or solutions role
Portfolio breadth across Enterprise Networking, Security, Collaboration, and Data Center Networking, with strong emphasis on Enterprise Networking
Strong presentation skills and ability to engage and influence partner executives and Solutions Engineers
CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent networking certification
Ability to travel up to 25% to meet partners and attend events
Must be authorized to work in the US; position does not provide sponsorship
Prior experience working with partners/channel or as a partner-side SE preferred
Understanding of partner business models and managed services preferred
Additional certifications such as CCIE, CCDE, DevNet, AWS, Google, or Terraform preferred
API, programmability, and automation knowledge preferred
Competitive product knowledge including HPE/Aruba, Juniper, Arista, and Fortinet preferred

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
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, subject to continued employment and vesting periods
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
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
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees
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
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses may be available for non-sales roles
Performance-based incentive pay for employees on sales plans