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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solutions Engineer - **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc. - **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $209,100.0 - $275,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** DCOs, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Apple IOS, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Wavelength-Division Multiplexing, Data Centers, Multi-protocol Systems, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Cloud Services, Google Cloud, Juniper, Terraform, Splunk, Cisco - **Published:** July 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gk2td3 ## About the Role + 5+ years of validated experience in Service Provider production networks, including routing technologies used in the SP space. + Extensive skills and understanding of optical transport systems and optical troubleshooting (e.g., OLS, xWDM, OTDR, DCOs). + Solid understanding of Cisco's Optical platforms (e.g., NCS1k, NCS2k). + Solid skills and knowledge in networking protocols, network management, and automation technologies (e.g., BGP, EVPN, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS-LDP, SR-MPLS, SRv6). + Solid understanding of Cisco's Service Provider routing platforms, IOS XR operating system, and Routed Optical Networking (RON) architectures. Preferred Qualifications + BS/BA degree or equivalent experience, with a strong preference for candidates located in the Denver, CO metro area. + Excellent communication, presentation, and critical thinking skills to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and drive customer business growth. + Understanding of competitor networking and optical/DWDM products (e.g., Juniper, Arista, Nokia, Ciena), alongside on-prem data center architecture and cloud solutions (AWS, GCP, Azure). + Industry certifications (Cisco CCIE, CCDE, CCNP, DevNet, or non-Cisco equivalents like AWS, Google, Terraform, Splunk). + Knowledge of AI, APIs, and network programmability. ## Description Note: While this is a remote position, there is a strong preference for candidates who are currently located in, or willing to relocate to, the Denver, Colorado metropolitan area Meet the Team Join the Service Provider segment, a highly collaborative team dedicated to transforming how our customers connect the world. We pride ourselves on a culture where our responsibility to each other's growth is just as important as our business impact. You will be part of a dynamic, customer-driven group that thrives on solving complex technical challenges and delivering groundbreaking solutions. Operating with a "Win-As-One" mentality, we support one another while partnering closely to ensure our customers' ultimate success. Your Impact As a consultative technical seller and evangelist, you will work on the account team supporting mid-market Service Providers to build Cisco's relevance in solution development and partner ecosystems. Partnering closely with Account Managers, internal specialists, and product owners, you will drive demand generation and uncover opportunities for business growth. You will understand customer requirements, map technical solutions to their needs, and present these solutions through virtual and on-site product demos and Proof of Concept (PoC) labs. 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