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# Solutions Engineer - State, Local & Education

- **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Denver, CO, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $192,300.0 - $248,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Centers, IT Architecture, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Cisco
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88567992/1

## About the Role

This is a remote-based position. Candidates must reside in the Denver, Colorado metro area, with regular travel to customer sites throughout the region., * 5+ years of experience as a pre-sales Solutions Engineer or in a similar technical, customer-facing role.

 * CCNP Enterprise-level experience or equivalent, with the ability to achieve CCNP Enterprise certification within 12 months of joining Cisco (if not already held).
 * Hands-on experience with Cisco technologies, including Networking, Security/Firewalls, Data Center Switching, Observability, and Collaboration.
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field - or a minimum of 4 years of documented equivalent practical experience.
 * Excellent presentation skills and the ability to travel to customer locations for meetings and presentations., * CCNP or CCIE certification, or equivalent.
 * Experience presenting complex technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences, including CxO-level executives.
 * Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
 * Comfort using AI tools to improve personal productivity and help customers uncover efficiencies in their own workflows.
 * Knowledge of the Cisco partner ecosystem.
 * Competitive knowledge of the IT industry.
 * A track record of consultative selling.
 * Experience in IT Architecture or Operations.

## Description

Territory Co-Ownership Partner closely with your Account Executive to jointly plan, strategize, and execute account growth across your assigned SLED territory.

Technical Leadership Across the Portfolio Serve as the go-to technical expert across Networking, Security (including Firewalls), Data Center Switching, Observability, and Collaboration - bringing depth where it matters and breadth where it counts.

Customer-Facing Execution Lead and deliver high-impact discovery sessions, technical presentations, demonstrations, and proof-of-concept engagements that move opportunities forward.

Efficiency Through Modern Tools Use AI-driven tools and workflows to work smarter - streamlining your own technical discovery and demo-building process while helping customers identify similar opportunities for efficiency in their own environments.

Executive & Stakeholder Engagement Build trust and credibility with stakeholders at every level - from front-line IT staff to superintendents, CIOs, and agency directors.

Community & Event Engagement Represent Cisco at Tech Days, Executive Briefings, and other regional events that connect us with the public sector community we serve.

Cross-Functional Collaboration Work hand-in-hand with regional teams, architecture specialists, and channel partners to deliver complete, well-rounded solutions.

Culture of Growth Contribute to a team culture built on coaching, curiosity, and continuous learning - for yourself and those around you.