Solutions Engineer Public Sector

Job Description

***Applications will be received until October 30th ***

We seek a Systems Architect with broad experience in Networking, Collaboration, Data Centers, Security, Software Defined Technologies, and software for observability and AI to partner with our Public Sector Federal Account Executives in a pre-sales technical role, showcasing Cisco product solutions up demonstrations and explaining features and benefits to customers and designing and configuring products to meet specific customer needs.

The Team gained access to the broad palette of Cisco technologies and applications in various vertical markets.

In addition to technological competence, and the ability to learn quickly and stay current, the ideal candidate's interpersonal, presentation, and troubleshooting skills evoke passion and confidence.

Role & Responsibilities:

Direct account and partner responsibilities for Public Sector Federal accounts.

Keep up-to-date on relevant competitive solutions, products, and services.

Provide technical and sales support for accounts in assigned territory.

Experience in leading Government bids/RFPs

Perform technical presentations for customers, partners, and prospects.

Assist with the development of formal sales plans and proposals for assigned opportunities.

Actively participate as a specialist on assigned Virtual Team and provide consultative support to other Systems Engineers in their area of specialization.

Minimum Qualifications

• +7 years-related experience.
• Cisco product experience or relevant experience in key competitor offerings in technology area of emphasis required.
• Pre-sales experience is required.
• Typically requires BS/BA (EE/CS) or equivalent.
• CCNP, CCVP, CCIE, or Data Center Certifications are strongly encouraged.
• Knowledge and proven operating experience in one of the following areas of specialization: Unified Communications, Video, Campus LAN & WLAN, WAN, SD-WAN, Security, BYOD architectures, Data Center Technologies, Big Data, Analytics, SDN, Server Architecture, Virtualization, Programmability.

Desired Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, and strong presentation skills
• Ability to work optimally and contribute as a team member.
• Proven technical knowledge and consultative skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills: ability to assess a problem and resolve an effective course of action.
• Availability to travel up to 20% to customer sites and corporate offices.

Why Cisco?

#WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters – with people like you!

Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We’re the Internet’s optimists. Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it’s not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We’re helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges, and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times. We’re helping businesses of all shapes and sizes to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world – whether through 5G, or otherwise.

We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other’s backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another – from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).

We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward. Our 30 Inclusive Communities, which bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way. Together we’re committed to learning, listening, and caring for our communities, while supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology or through our actions.

So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world-changing? Be you, with us! #WeAreCisco