Solutions Engineer, Architecture

Responsibilities

• Including the above, the SE will perform the following:
• Become a trusted technology advisor to the customer and the Cisco account team.
• Leverage an array of Cisco technology, services, and support specialists when necessary.
• Collaborate closely with iAEs in account planning activities.
• Educate the customer on Cisco differentiation, creating demand.
• Work with key partners to scale and set a brand preference to Cisco.
• Align Cisco's product and services capabilities to customers business drivers.
• Minimum Qualifications - If you enjoy selling in a changing environment, are goal motivated and believe in performance rewards for exceeding annual sales goals through strong collaboration with partners and internal collaborators, we have a place for you.
• 3+ years' B2B selling experience in a similar or adjacent industry.
• History of career progression and desire for professional development.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills with the team on the territory.
• Strong relationship management skills to build trust and drive results with partners and customers.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in physical sciences, engineering, economics, or mathematics.

Requirements

• Demonstrate strong sales achievement i.e., consistent achievement at or above quota, or a history YoY growth in your target market.
• Highly motivated with a "hunting spirit" to assist Account Executives in developing new opportunities and growing business.
• Demonstrated ability to translate customer business needs into technical requirements.
• CCNA, CCNP, CCIE or similar vendor certification preferred.
• Knowledge about the market, competition including solution, technology and offerings.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills with the team on the territory.
• Strong relationship management skills to build trust and drive results with partners and customers.
• Pre-sales experience preferred.
• Why Cisco?
• We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
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Benefits

Additional Information

The application window is expected to close on: 07/04/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Ideal candidate will be located in Raleigh or Chicago, however; will also consider candidates in the Remote US Meet the Team Join Cisco's Global Virtual Sales and Engineering (GVSE) organization-one of the company's fastest-growing, most innovative teams driving profitable growth across the SMB and Mid-Market segments worldwide. GVSE connects customers with transformative Cisco solutions that deliver business value and efficiency, adapting quickly to market and technology shifts. This dynamic, multicultural team thrives on collaboration, support, and empowerment, offering award-winning flexibility, coaching, training, and on-the-job learning to accelerate career growth. GVSE fosters a culture of innovation and community engagement, enabling team members to make a meaningful impact for customers and communities while succeeding in a supportive, agile environment.

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