Solutions Engineer

Cisco

Solutions Engineer specializing in Cisco Networking products and solutions for customers in the Americas. Collaborating with executives and cross-functional teams to drive business success.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeColumbia • North Carolina, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $184,500 - $232,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in designing and sizing Routing, Wireless, and Switching deployments, both On-Prem and Cloud Based, while effectively communicating technical solutions to meet customer needs. Possesses a strong understanding of networking protocols and competitive products, enabling strategic positioning and customer-focused solutions.

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Routing Deployment DesignWireless Deployment DesignSwitching Deployment DesignNetworking Protocols ExpertisePre-Sales Experience

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Hard Skills

RoutingWirelessSwitchingTCP/IPBGPOSPFEIGRPVRFMPLSZeroTrust

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationPresentation SkillsCritical ThinkingCustomer-Focused AttitudeAbility to Manage Multiple Projects

Tools & Technologies

Cisco ProductsHPE/ArubaJuniperAristaFortinetAPI KnowledgeProgrammability

Certifications & Qualifications

CCIECCDECCNPDevNetAWSGoogleTerraform

Industry Keywords

Network DesignDemand GenerationDigital TransformationCompetitive KnowledgeMarket Trends

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudSwitchingTCP/IPTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Account Executives to drive business and growth opportunities
Driving demand generation activities
Enable technology capabilities internally with Portfolio Account Teams and externally with our partners.
Understanding customer requirements and mapping technical solutions to meet the needs
Network design
Deep product and solution knowledge: Product positioning, differentiation across solutions, operational characteristics
Performing product demo and Proof of Concept (PoC) labs
Maintaining competitive knowledge to strategically position Cisco’s products and services
Following market transition and industry trends to anticipate customer needs
Aligning cross-functionally to various business entities and teams across the company
Challenger mindset willing to help customers with complex/challenging digital transformation opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of proven experience sizing and designing Routing, Wireless and Switching deployments both On-Prem and Cloud Based.
5+ years of developed skills and knowledge in networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, LISP) network segmentation technologies (VRF, MPLS, ZeroTrust, SDA, 802.1x, Adaptive Policy), and network management.
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Understanding of competitive networking products such as HPE/Aruba, Juniper, Arista, Fortinet
Pre-sales experience
Typically requires BS/BA (preferably EE/CS) or equivalent
Can work under pressure with minimum supervision.
Critical thinking to address customer concerns and to support customer business growth.
Customer-focused attitude.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Cisco and non-Cisco Certifications a plus (CCIE, CCDE, CCNP, DevNet, AWS, Google, Terraform)
API and programmability knowledge is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision insurance
a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees