We seek a Solutions Engineer with broad experience in Networking, Collaboration, Data Center, Security, and Software-Defined Technologies to partner with our Select Territory Account Managers in a pre-sales technical role, showcasing Cisco product solutions through demonstrations and explaining features and benefits to customers and designing and configuring products to meet specific customer needs. Meet the Team The Team gained access to the broad palette of Cisco technologies and applications in a variety of 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 Your Impact Direct account and partner responsibilities for Select 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 projects in big accounts. * 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 the assigned Virtual Team and provide consultative support in their area of specialization to other Solutions Engineers. Minimum Qualifications * +7 years of related experience * Pre-Sales experience * Current CCNP or CCIE Certifications * Knowledge and demonstrated 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. * Availability to travel up to 50% to customer sites and corporate offices Preferred Qualifications * Typically requires BS/BA (EE/CS) or equivalent. * Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, and strong presentation skills * Strong problem-solving skills: ability to assess a problem and determine an effective course of action. * Ability to work effectively and add value as a team member. \#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. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us! Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.