Networking Solution Engineer - Southern California - SLED Market

The application window is expected to close on: 6/20/2025.

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

Must live in or be willing to relocate to:

As a Networking Solutions Engineer, you will join a dynamic and collaborative team dedicated to driving Cisco Networking brand preference with our customers. You will partner with a Networking Account Executive and collaborate with Portfolio Account Teams, Partners, and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative and secure networking solutions. Together, we empower our customers to achieve their desired business outcomes.

In this role, you will work with the Americas Networking Organization as a pre-sales Solutions Engineer, building relationships with key decision-makers and showcasing Cisco Networking solutions. With a focus on Secure Networking-including Routing, Switching, Wireless, and Automation-you will help customers navigate their digital transformation journey.

Partner with Account Executives to drive business growth opportunities.

Lead RFP responses, deliver product demonstrations, and drive Proof of Value (PoV) engagements.

Design and configure solutions tailored to customer needs, becoming a trusted advisor in network design.

Align with Cisco's business entities to influence product roadmaps based on customer feedback.

Stay ahead of networking trends and competitive solutions to strategically position Cisco products and services.

5+ years of experience sizing and designing Routing, Wireless, and Switching deployments (On-Prem and Cloud-Based).

5+ years of experience with networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, LISP) and network segmentation technologies (VRF, MPLS, ZeroTrust, SDA, 802.1x, Adaptive Policy).

Knowledge of network management tools and competitive networking products (e.g., HPE/Aruba, Juniper, Arista, Fortinet).

Exceptional wired and wireless campus technical expertise.

Customer-focused attitude with a track record of delivering technical solutions.

Experience in a Solutions Engineering or Pre-sales role.

Cisco certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE) are highly desirable.

Strong Cisco product background or experience.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to address both technical and non-technical audiences.

API and programmability knowledge is a plus.

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