[Remote] Solutions Engineer, Cisco Networking, US Commercial - (SoCal)

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cisco is a company focused on revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations. In this role, you will serve as a technical leader for strategic accounts, working closely with various teams to deliver tailored networking solutions that meet customer needs.


Responsibilities

  • Build positive relationships with key customer decision-makers, aligning Cisco’s technical solutions to business objectives and digital transformation goals.
  • Lead technical discovery, solution architecture, and design for Routing, Switching, Wireless, with both On-Prem and Cloud-Managed networking environments.
  • Deliver compelling product demonstrations, Proof-of-Concept labs, and technical workshops—showcasing Cisco’s differentiation in Secure Networking, Automation, and Observability.
  • Respond to RFPs, develop technical documentation, and position Cisco products and services against the competition.
  • Maintain deep knowledge of Cisco’s portfolio and industry trends; anticipate and address customer needs proactively.
  • Collaborate internally with Portfolio Account Teams and externally with partners to enable the adoption of new technologies and features.
  • Support customer projects from conception through deployment, ensuring technical excellence and high customer satisfaction.
  • Travel up to 35% within Southern California to meet with customers and partners as needed.

Skills

  • 5+ years demonstrated ability sizing and designing Routing, Wireless, and Switching deployments (On-Premises and Cloud-Managed).
  • Advanced knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, LISP) and network segmentation technologies (VRF, MPLS, ZeroTrust, SDA, 802.1x, Adaptive Policy).
  • Demonstrated pre-sales or solutions engineering experience with enterprise/commercial customers, with a strong background supporting complex, high-value accounts.
  • Experience building customer relationships and translating business requirements into technical outcomes.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States; this position does not provide sponsorship.
  • Candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate to Southern California.
  • CCNP or equivalent networking certification required; CCIE, CCDE, DevNet, and/or public cloud certifications (AWS, Google) are a plus.
  • Experience with competitor solutions (HPE/Aruba, Juniper, Arista, Fortinet).
  • API and network programmability knowledge is highly desirable.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence both technical and executive audiences.
  • Strong consultative skills, challenger mentality, and a passion for driving customer business growth.
  • Ability to manage numerous projects/priorities in a fast-paced environment; critical thinking and customer-focused mindset.

Education Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, related field, or equivalent experience. Open to MISL candidates with aligned experience.

Benefits

  • Quality medical, dental and vision insurance
  • A 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • Basic life insurance
  • Numerous wellbeing offerings
  • Up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year
  • One floating holiday (for non-exempt employees)
  • A day off for their birthday
  • Up to 16 days of vacation time off each year
  • Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Off policy
  • Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy
  • Eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date
  • On January 1st of each year thereafter
  • Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward
  • Paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues
  • Additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community
  • Performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary

Company Overview

  • Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press. It was founded in 1984, and is headquartered in San Jose, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is

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