The application window is expected to close on 24/March/2025. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team You will be working alongside our Partner Account Managers and Partner Business Development Specialists to help build Partner practices and engage with our partners to drive Sales Acceleration. Building executive relationships and earning partner’s trust to lead with Cisco is core function of this role. Your Impact As a Partner Solutions Engineer, you will help lead and develop Cisco’s technical strategy with our Canadian Partners. Cisco’s solutions are the underpinnings of our partners’ and customers’ transformation. This is a great opportunity to be on the forefront of this transformation and to drive innovation with our emerging partners. We will be building on the strategic areas of Cisco’s Enterprise Networking, Security, Cloud and AI Infrastructure and Collaboration portfolios to drive growth in the business. * Develop and deliver on technical strategies across the base of partners * Partner with the Canadian Partner Organization in support of our channel partners * Maintain broad technical knowledge with the ability to define solutions that span across product boundaries * Develop relationships with and influence key partner executives and technical leads * Enthusiastically engage partners involved in strategic deals and co-develop outstanding, differentiated offerings * Keep current on technologies and technical trends, and share these with the Cisco Partner team * Provide partner technical leaders and executives with customized technology & solutions presentations and whiteboard discussions * Collaborate with key partners on architecture disciplines and best practices via blogs, VODs, WebEx sessions, partner-based architecture groups and TOIs * Establish relationships with internal technical and sales leadership team, Cisco's Business Units, product lines, and associated product managers * Be proactive, self-starting, punctual, responsive, and available in your engagements and communications to partners, peers, and extended team members and engagements * Support Cisco culture by sharing technical, professional, and sales skills and knowledge with others Minimum Qualifications * BS/BA (EE/CS) or relevant Pre Sales experience. * 5+ years Cisco product experience or relevant experience in key competitor offerings in technology area of emphasis required. * Baseline SE skills and in-depth knowledge in at least one specialization in either Data Center, Collaboration, Security or Route/Switch/Wireless. Preferred Qualifications : * CCNP - CCIE strongly preferred. * 5+ years Networking and/or Security experience. * Strong prioritization skills with proven track record of driving results. * Ability to establish and maintain partner relationships at the executive / business decision maker level. * Strong written and oral communication skills with the capacity to deliver a compelling message to a diverse audience. * You are passionate about the partner experience and excited about new technology. You are a true teammate and love to learn. * Strong understanding of Cisco’s product set as well as understanding of the competitive landscape. * You show technical knowledge and consultative skills and ability to work effectively and contribute to the extended team. #WeAreCisco #WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all. Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best. We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do! Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. 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