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# Solutions Engineer

- **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $218,600.0 - $286,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, Wide Area Networks, Google Cloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Cisco
- **Published:** August 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/5BE7BAF931D74EF28E1612DDBFE4F1DD/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
 * 3+ years of experience in a technical sales, systems engineering, or technical customer-facing role within the cybersecurity domain.
 * Experience applying security principles, protocols, and technologies (e.g., Firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, SIEM, SASE, Zero Trust, SD-WAN).
 * Experience designing and implementing complex security architectures.
 * Experience performing technical troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCIE Security, CCNP Security, or equivalent).
 * Experience articulating complex technical concepts to both technical and executive audiences.
 * Consultative selling experience with a track record of building long-term customer relationships.
 * Experience with cloud security platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and SaaS security models.
 * Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and staying ahead of emerging security threats and technologies.

## Description

As a Cisco Security Sales Engineer, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor, bridging the gap between complex security challenges and Cisco's innovative portfolio to protect our customers' digital environments. You will partner with Account Managers to execute strategic sales plans, conducting technical discovery sessions to identify pain points and define business requirements. By delivering compelling technical presentations, demonstrations, and proof-of-concepts (POCs), you will highlight the value of Cisco Security solutions. Furthermore, you will design and architect comprehensive solutions across Network, Cloud, Endpoint, and Security Operations, providing ongoing expertise from initial engagement to successful deployment. Ultimately, you will maintain deep knowledge of the evolving threat landscape to offer proactive counsel and empower organizations to thrive in the AI era.


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