Solutions Engineer

The application window is expected to close on: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . Meet the Team NJS is an exceptionally high-performing team that has successfully achieved our goals for three consecutive quarters and five out of the last seven quarters. The primary purpose and function of our team is to serve as a trusted advisor to our customers, assisting them in securely connecting all aspects of their environment. We are comprised of a dedicated team of 7 engineers collaborating closely with 8 account executives across a total of 110 accounts in the New Jersey region. Your Impact • Actively contributes to account planning activities to pinpoint growth opportunities and align technical strategies with customer objectives • Elevates expertise of Cisco's portfolio with a broadening knowledge of cross-architectural solutions and domains • Partners to drive innovation and lead solution conversation with technical executives • Applies deep understanding of customer’s business challenges and drives customers towards portfolio solutions • Influences strategic priorities for customers and leads cross-architecture designs • Contributes to planning and leads execution of demand generation and enablement campaigns • Examines underlying customer needs and promotes cross-architecture solutions • Leads demonstrations of technical solutions that address specific business challenges • Leverages advanced competitive market insights to position and differentiate Cisco solutions • Leads cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external partners to refine strategic alignment and elevate customer relationships • Motivates SE teams and extended sales teams to strengthen knowledge sharing and guide structured educational initiatives • Implements adaptation strategies to respond to evolving market conditions and challenges Minimum Qualifications • 7 years of industry experience, with experience as a pre-sales solutions engineer. • CCNA-level experience with the ability to achieve the CCNP Enterprise certification within 12 months of joining Cisco. • Hands-on experience with Cisco technologies such as routing, switching, wireless, collaboration, datacenter, or cloud solutions. • Ability to travel to customer meetings. Preferred Qualifications • CCNP or CCIE certification or equivalent. • Excellent presentation skills. • Experience presenting complex technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences, including CxO-level executives. • Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills. • Knowledge of the Cisco partner ecosystem • Competitive knowledge of the IT industry • A track record of consultative selling. • Experience in IT Architecture or Operations Why Cisco? At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $205,500.00 to $259,400.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or ... (truncated, view full listing at source)