> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1504206-leader-solutions-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1504206-leader-solutions-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Leader, Solutions Engineer - **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc. - **Location:** Philadelphia, PA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $266,100.0 - $342,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Centers, Splunk, Cisco - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/33D69D1CFE8B456590903CB4DAC98D0B/job/ ## About the Role We have an exciting opportunity to join our leadership team as a senior Solutions Engineering Leader for our GES East Security Team! We are searching for a highly motivated, entrepreneurial-minded technical sales leader who has a passion for delivering elite technology and services to protect our customers using capabilities delivered from the network, endpoint, and SaaS offerings for any cloud. This is an ideal position for someone who has validated leadership skills and related industry and technical expertise, to drive success with their team and regional peers. This role requires an ambitious, self-starter with the ability to build executive relationships, develop and execute sales strategies, articulate Cisco's business value and technical capabilities, and drive the activities that makes deals happen., * 7+ years of experience in pre-sales engineering * 5+ years of working knowledge of the Cisco portfolio, and demonstrated knowledge of the Cisco Security portfolio * Working knowledge of the Splunk portfolio and ability to articulate its value alongside Cisco Security capabilities * 3+ years of experience managing a team of engineers and/or technical sales professionals * Demonstrated experience aligning go-to-market initiatives to trends in the Security industry * Ability to articulate security architecture integrated with other technologies (cloud, networking, datacenter), * Pre-sales engineering leadership or equivalent Cybersecurity pre-sales experience * A consistent track record of high performance and strong leadership skills * BS/BA (EE/CS) or equivalent is highly preferred * Knowledge of cyber security trends in the market and customer space, including new products and solutions * Strong collaboration, influencing and facilitation skills, have proven ability to influence and lead outside of organization and across roles and functions * Ability to provide thought leadership to customers and partners based on short and long-term business and industry drivers. * Strong executive presence and proven ability to present strategic information to a wide range of audiences ## Description In this role as a Security Solutions Engineering Leader, you will work closely with customers, partners, and regional leaders in the Global Enterprise segment, to develop and execute sales strategies that drive growth within the region. 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