Solutions Engineer, East Bay - SLED

The application window is expected to close on: 04/24/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Job Description Meet the Team We are NorCal SLED, a dynamic and close-knit team of account executives and solutions engineers passionate about our mission to support our schools, cities, counties, universities and health care agencies in Northern California. We work to help our customers solve their most challenging IT problems and enable them to deliver difference-making outcomes to their students, citizens and employees. Your Impact As a Solutions Engineer on this SLED team (local government and education), you will partner with one or more account executives to deliver transformative technology outcomes to your customer and business results to Cisco. This role will have you: Build and cultivate technical relationships with customers, acting as their advocate and trusted advisor. Identify opportunities and define solution options that align with customers’ business priorities and strategic goals. Collaborate with customers to deliver proof-of-concepts and proof-of-value engagements to showcase Cisco’s solutions. Develop and execute technical account plans, influencing the overall account strategy. Drive adoption and successful operation of Cisco solutions by leveraging internal and partner resources. This role offers access to Cisco’s broad range of cutting-edge technologies and solutions, as well as support from an extended team of specialists, enabling you to deliver exceptional outcomes across diverse vertical markets. Minimum Qualifications 7+ years of related experience in technical sales or pre-sales roles. Cisco product experience or relevant experience with key competitor offerings. Proven pre-sales experience, with the ability to translate technical solutions into business value. Professional certifications (e.g., CCIE, CCNP) are a must. Preferred Qualifications Strong business acumen, with the ability to understand customer drivers and frame Cisco offerings in terms of business and mission value. A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Conversant in AI infrastructure, IT use cases, and are a passionate evangelist and adopter of AI tools. Advanced knowledge of Cisco technologies, including switching, wireless, routing, data centers, and security Strong understanding of Collaboration, SDN, and datacenter infrastructure. Excellent presentation, communication, and technical consulting skills. A passion for technology and problem-solving with the ability to learn quickly and adapt to new trends. Candidate should preferably reside in San Francisco, Oakland, Fremont, Berkeley, Concord and surrounding areas. Alternative locations for an exceptional candidate – San Jose, Sacramento areas 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 $223,000.00 to $287,200.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not i ... (truncated, view full listing at source)