Partner Solutions Engineer - NY, NJ, PA (Remote)

Cisco • Iselin, NJ

5d • Remote

About The Position

Join a dynamic team of Solutions Engineers dedicated to shaping the future of technology with Cisco's most impactful partners. In this role, you'll partner closely with our Account Executives to build and strengthen partner relationships, shape partner strategy, and empower partner SEs to lead with Cisco-powered solutions. This is a relationship-driven, partner-facing role at the intersection of Cisco's cutting-edge portfolio and our partner ecosystem. You won't just support architectures — you'll be instrumental in helping our partners innovate, grow, and win in the AI era.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a technical pre-sales, design, or solutions role.
• Portfolio breadth across Enterprise Networking (strong emphasis), Security, Collaboration, and Data Center Networking.
• Strong presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence partner executives and their Solutions Engineers.
• CCNA, CCNP or equivalent networking certification.
• Ability to travel up to 25% to meet with partners and attend events.
• Must be authorized to work in the US; position does not provide sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with partners/channel, or as a partner-side SE.
• Understanding of partner business models and managed services.
• Additional certifications (CCIE, CCDE, DevNet, AWS, Google, Terraform).
• API and programmability / automation knowledge.
• Competitive product knowledge (HPE/Aruba, Juniper, Arista, Fortinet, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Building trusted, strategic relationships with partner executives and their Solutions Engineers.
• Developing partner strategy through joint business planning and identifying technical growth opportunities.
• Providing technical enablement to partner SEs — including training sessions, workshops, certification support, and demo/PoC guidance.
• Coordinating with Cisco's regional field team SEs to align on deals, share best practices, and drive consistent architectural direction.
• Serving as a trusted technical advisor across Cisco's portfolio, guiding partners from solution design through operationalization and value realization.
• Positioning the value of Cisco solutions and articulating differentiation to both technical and business decision-makers.
• Championing the voice of the partner back into Cisco to influence resources, enablement strategy, and future direction.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
• paid parental leave
• short and long-term disability coverage
• basic life insurance
• grants of Cisco restricted stock units
• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year
• plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
• paid year-end holiday shutdown
• 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees (non-exempt)
• flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
• up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
• annual bonuses
• performance-based incentive pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed