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Solutions Engineer, Data Center & Compute - CGEM

Cisco Systems, Inc.
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2025

Application window is expected to close by 12 / 6 / 2024.

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What You'll Do

We are seeking a Solutions Engineer to join our dynamic sales team. As an SE, you will drive the adoption of our AI solutions across various industries. You will identify potential clients, understand their specific needs, and provide tailored AI solutions that enhance their business operations. This role requires a deep understanding of Data Center Compute & Networking.

As a Cloud and AI Infrastructure Solutions Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating the success of the Cisco Field Sales teams in selling the full suite of Cloud and AI infrastructure solutions. You will help them position data center virtualization and systems architecture solutions effectively against competing offerings. You will be passionate about presales engineering activities, demonstrating solutions and architectures in Cloud and AI infrastructure. You will mainly work with global clients from the APJC region with subsidiaries in the U.S. and Europe.

Who You'll Work With

The Cloud AI Infrastructure team delivers one scalable strategy with local execution for data center customer transformation and growth. We are the worldwide go-to-market compute and data center networking engine gathering market transitions and allowing sellers to expand growth for customers and Cisco. Alongside our colleagues, Cloud & AI Infrastructure builds the sales strategy, activates sellers and technical communities, and accelerates selling.

Who You Are

As a Solutions Engineer, you will be a part of a highly dynamic and collaborative team of influencers. You will build awareness, fostering education and driving energy for AI with both internal and external team members, partners, etc. Our Solutions Engineers are vital members of the organization who develop technical solutions to help our customers achieve their business outcomes using Cisco's data center and AI infrastructure portfolio. Industry leading development programs ensure you will become and remain a technical authority who is entrusted to guide and educate our customers towards building technical solutions that drive innovation within their companies. You will need to travel as needed to meet with clients and attend industry events.

Minimum Qualifications :

  • 6 years of technical presales experience selling Data Center and Hybrid Cloud solutions including Compute and Data Center Switching.
  • Deep understanding of Data Center network and compute architectural designs.
  • Deep knowledge of Data Center enterprise applications, virtualization technologies and operational toolsets.
  • Excellent presentation skills - ability to deliver engaging workshops to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience; advanced degree is a plus.
  • Cisco Certifications (CCNA, CCNP or CCIE)
  • Knowledge of Cisco Nexus, ACI and UCS solutions.
  • Understanding of AI architectures and infrastructure products.
  • Experience designing Converged infrastructure and Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) solutions.
  • Proficiency with automation tool sets (Ansible, Terraform) with a strong focus on DC switching and compute.
  • Foundational software development skills e.g. Python.
  • Demonstrates proactive leadership with a team-oriented attitude.
  • Self-starter who can lead opportunities without close supervision.
  • Hold a continuous learning philosophy, able to navigate ambiguity and complex customer challenges.
  • Cultivates relationships within multiple layers of an organization and promotes an "I can" attitude.
  • Creative problem solver who enjoys asking "imagine if..." questions and is willing to take calculated risks.
  • Ability to go on frequent business trips within the U.S. and to Europe.
  • We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

    Why Cisco?

    WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters - with people like you!

    Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We're the Internet's optimists. Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it's not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We're helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges, and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times. We're helping businesses of all shapes and sizes to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world - whether through 5G, or otherwise.

    We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other's backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another - from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).

    We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward. Our 30 Inclusive Communities, that bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way. Together we're committed to learning, listening, caring for our communities, whilst supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology, or through our actions.

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