What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solutions Engineer - US Federal DoD Army position at Cisco Systems, Inc.?
The application window is expected to close on: March 1, 2025.
Job postings may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
** MUST BE A US CITIZEN**
**MUST HAVE AT MINIMUM A CURRENT SECRET CLEARANCE OR FORMER SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRING AN IN-DEPTH SECURITY BACKGROUND**
Meet the Team
We are the Federal-US Army engineering sales team. We are a team of Solutions Engineers who partner with Account Executives, Partners, and Customers to ensure the best possible solution. We develop next-generation IT solutions for the future of our country. We support the needs of the US Army. We have been in roles from 1 year to 20 years and support and empower each other. We have a wide range of interests outside of work, but we all love technology (and most of us have built our own Cisco network in our homes)!
Your Impact
Is technology your passion? Do you want to work for a company where you can see your ideas come to life? Do you thrive with delivering customers solutions that make an impact?
You have excellent communication, influencing, negotiation, conflict resolution, team building, and problem-solving skills; IT industry and business perspective; and experience working with customers and cross-functionally. You can work well with all levels of management as well as with technical contributors. You are passionate about the customer experience and excited about new technology. You are a true teammate and love to learn. As a Solutions Engineer at Cisco, you will:
* Partner with our Account Executives in a pre-sales technical role, showcasing Cisco product solutions, setting up demonstrations explaining features and benefits to customers, and designing and configuring products to meet specific customer needs.
* Direct account and partner responsibilities for selected accounts in assigned territory.
* Perform technical presentations for customers, partners, and prospects.
* Assist with the development of formal sales plans and proposals for assigned opportunities.
* Keep up-to-date on relevant competitive solutions, products, and services.
Minimum Qualifications
* 4 years of related IT Pre-Sales experience required. Cisco product experience or relevant experience in key competitor offerings in the technology area of emphasis required.
* Willing to travel 50% or more throughout the continental United States.
* Knowledge of baseline SE skills and in-depth knowledge in at least one area of specialization in either Data Center, Collaboration, Security, Route/Switch/Wireless, or Software Development.
* Knowledge of relevant solution sets, product line specifications, performance criteria, and applications.
Preferred Qualifications
* Active CCNP or higher certification preferred.
* Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, and presentation skills.
* Validated knowledge of working with complex strategic accounts including engagement with key decision-makers, and all other levels of the account.
* Understanding and conversant about the company, competitors, technologies, solutions, product strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
* Proven technical knowledge and consultative skills.
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