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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solutions Engineer - **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc. - **Location:** Hartford, CT, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $218,600.0 - $286,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Netconf, Cloud Services, Ansible, Nx-os, SDN Network, Firepower, Terraform, Cisco - **Published:** September 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/0CECC7EE3000422987DDA4FD1C41D8F7/job/ ## About the Role * 5+ years in a customer facing, field-sales engineering role or network engineering role * Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience * Experience with Cisco technologies, including networking, security, collaboration, or cloud solutions * Proven track record of consistently exceeding sales quotas, * CCNP/CCDP or similar vendor certification * Understanding of emerging technologies including, Software-Defined Networking (SDN), AI/ML, DevOps, and cloud solutions (AWS/Azure/GCP) * Proficiency with Python, RESTCONF, NETCONF, YANG Suite, Ansible, Terraform * Hands-on experience with core Cisco technologies including, IOS-XE, Firepower, Meraki, NX-OS, ACI, and NDFC * Strong technical presentation skills with demonstrated experience articulating a complex technical solution to both technical and non-technical audiences, including C-level executives ## Description As part of the U.S. Public sector team at Cisco, you'll have the opportunity to serve customers who protect, serve, and educate their citizens. You'll be joining a group of highly technical individuals with a passion for helping customers solve complex technical challenges by leveraging our best-in-class Cisco portfolio. You will have a chance to create a real impact across your customer base while being part of a team that fosters continuous learning and growth. Your Impact As a Solutions Engineer, you will be at the forefront of our technical strategy, working closely with our SLED customers to understand their unique business and technical needs. You will be covering a variety of different verticals including K12, Higher Education, and local governments and leveraging your expertise to design and implement cutting-edge solutions that enable our customers to serve their constituents. * Dive into our customers' business to gain a comprehensive understanding of their challenges and opportunities and develop technical strategies where Cisco can be positioned to help our customers. * Work alongside our partners, architecture teams, and CX organization to ensure the successful adoption and optimization of our solutions. * Establish a partnership with your Account Manager to drive a robust pipeline by focusing on discovery, demos, and deliverables that showcase the value of our portfolio. * Build and maintain strong relationships with our customers by conducting regular in-person meetings and non-transactional touchpoints to foster trust and collaboration. * Stay ahead of the curve with an always learning mindset to stay up to date on industry trends and competitive strategy ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [How to Answer the Interview Question: “Why Do You Want to Be a Software Engineer?”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/392-how-to-answer-the-interview-question-why-do-you-want-to-be-a-software-engineer) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer)