Solutions Engineer

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

This role can be performed within Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Must be authorized to work in the United States; this position does not provide sponsorship.

Join a team of Cisco Solutions Engineers! These technically skilled, solutions-focused individuals build positive relationships, understand customer needs and deliver innovative, effective outcomes. Groundbreaking ideas impact everything; here that means we take creative ideas from the drawing board to dynamic solutions that have real world impact. Seize the opportunity to work with a close-knit group of forward-thinkers and technical problem-solvers, delivering impactful results.

As a Networking Solutions Engineer, you will be the technical leader caring for some of Cisco's most strategic, high-lifetime-value accounts. You will work hand-in-hand with Account Executives, technical specialists, and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, secure, and intelligent networking solutions tailored to each customer's business needs.

• Build trusted 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.
• Serve as a technical mentor within the team; share knowledge of market transitions, emerging technologies, and best practices.
• Support customer projects from conception through deployment, ensuring technical excellence and high customer satisfaction.
• Travel up to 35% within Texas to meet with customers and partners as needed.

• 5+ years of experience 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)
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, related field, or equivalent experience. Open to MISL candidates with aligned experience.
• ZeroTrust, SDA, 802.1x, Adaptive Policy).
• Demonstrated pre-sales or solutions engineering experience with enterprise/commercial customers, with a strong track record supporting complex, high-value accounts.
• Experience building customer relationships and translating business requirements into technical outcomes.
• 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.

At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:

• 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, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco

• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees

• Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)

• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours ofunused sick timecarried forwardfrom one calendar yearto the next

• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members

• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and

• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.