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# Senior Solutions Engineer

- **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $242,800.0 - $310,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Border Gateway Protocol, Complex Networks, IP Routing, Multi-protocol Systems, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g72g75

## About the Role

Applicants must live within 30 minutes to a major airport in the Western US. Preferred locations: Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago, Denver, Houston, San Jose, Los Angeles. There is 30-40% travel expectations with this role across the US., + 8+ years of systems engineering or relevant technical experience with large complex networks

 + In-depth knowledge in IP routing, MPLS, BGP EVPN, VXLAN, Optical routing

 + Experience designing solutions and architectures for enterprise or public sector customers (State governments and Higher Education)

 + Ability to present and communicate technical information to customers

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

 + Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or related field

 + CCIE - Enterprise Infrastructure (R/S) or Service Provider

 + Excellent written, listening, consultation, and presentation skills

 + Passion for customer success and emerging technology

 + Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams

\#WeAreCisco (This is the Standard and cannot be changed)



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