Solutions Engineer - GES - Baltimore, MD / D.C.
 Cisco Systems, Inc. | |
paid time off
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 United States, Maryland, Baltimore | |
 Mar 27, 2025 | |
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Application window is expected to close on 4/20/25
Preference for candidates local to Fulton, Maryland or Baltimore, MD; Washington DC, Northern Virginia Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. What We Do At Cisco, we drive innovation across industries by transforming creative ideas into impactful solutions. Our technology connects the world, influencing sectors from entertainment and healthcare to smart cities and home devices. As part of our team, you will help facilitate initiatives that leverage groundbreaking technology and customer engagement, offering flexibility and career mobility. Meet the Team Join a winning team that collaborates across functions to deliver world-changing solutions. Our team is dedicated to optimizing initiatives with multi-functional teams and engaging with customers to create meaningful connections. We are passionate about our brand and the impact we make on the world. Role & Responsibilities As a key member of our team, you will: Develop consultative relationships with customers and collaborate with product teams to drive industry-wide innovation. Own the architectural sales motion aligned with Cisco's technology strategy and customer business drivers. Demonstrate business relevance to executive partners, identifying top opportunities and designing future state architectures. Create innovative architectural solutions to address customer business challenges. Deliver and support technical presentations to customers, showcasing architecture selling concepts and methodologies. Minimum Qualifications 5+ years of experience in networking/telecommunications/datacenter industry, with Cisco product experience or relevant experience in competitor offerings. Excellent technical consulting skills, including defining trade-offs and integrating Cisco solutions into broader technology environments. Requires a BS/BA in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent. Preferred Qualifications In-depth knowledge of Network Engineering and adjacent technologies such as AI, Data Center, Cloud, Collaboration, Security, or Route/Switch/Wireless. Understanding of solutions sets, product specifications, performance criteria, and applications. Conversant about company, competitors, technologies, solutions, and product strengths and weaknesses. Ability to share information about common replicable architectures for assigned customers. Deep understanding of customer business models and financial challenges, framing Cisco offerings in business terms. Sophisticated understanding of Cisco vision and technology from a customer perspective. Passionate about customer experience and new technology, with strong collaboration and communication skills. Ability to prioritize issues based on business impact and commit to action plans and results. CCNA, CCNP, CCDP or similar vendor certification preferred.#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! | |