Solutions Engineer - Security

Cisco • Denver, DE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Cisco is seeking a Solutions Engineer to support state agencies, local governments, school districts, and higher education institutions in Colorado. The role partners with an Account Executive to co-own a territory and act as a trusted technical advisor to public sector customers. The engineer leads technical discovery and develops solutions addressing customer needs, including network modernization and security transformation. The position requires regular onsite customer engagement and is based in Denver, Colorado, or Salt Lake City, Utah.

The Solutions Engineer represents Cisco’s portfolio, translating technical concepts into business value and building durable customer relationships. The role combines technical leadership, customer-facing solution development, executive engagement, and collaboration with regional teams, business units, and channel partners. It also involves using AI-driven tools and workflows to improve productivity and helping customers identify efficiency opportunities.

The position includes representing Cisco at regional public sector events and contributing to a culture of coaching, curiosity, and continuous learning. Compensation includes a stated starting salary range of $209,100 to $275,100 for U.S. and/or Canada locations, with incentive compensation, equity, and benefits excluded from that range. The posting also describes Cisco employee benefits and sales incentive compensation.

Requirements

• At least 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 certified.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco technologies, including Security/Firewalls, ISE, Secure Access, and DUO.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or at least 4 years of documented equivalent practical experience.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to travel to customer locations for meetings and presentations.

Nice To Haves

• CCNP or CCIE certification, or equivalent.
• Experience presenting complex technical solutions to 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 workflow efficiencies.
• Knowledge of the Cisco partner ecosystem.
• Competitive knowledge of the IT industry.
• A track record of consultative selling.
• Experience in IT Architecture or Operations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Account Executive to plan, strategize, and execute account growth across the assigned SLED territory.
• Provide technical expertise across the Security portfolio, including Firewalls, ISE, Secure Access, and DUO.
• Lead technical discovery sessions, presentations, demonstrations, and proof-of-concept engagements.
• Use AI-driven tools and workflows to streamline technical discovery and demo preparation, and help customers identify efficiency opportunities.
• Build trust with stakeholders ranging from frontline IT staff to superintendents, CIOs, and agency directors.
• Represent Cisco at Tech Days, Executive Briefings, and other regional public sector events.
• Collaborate with regional teams, business units, and channel partners to deliver complete solutions.
• Contribute to a team culture of coaching, curiosity, and continuous learning.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• Paid birthday day off
• Year-end holiday shutdown
• Personal wellness days
• Paid vacation or flexible vacation time off, depending on employee classification
• Sick time off
• Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family issues
• Optional paid volunteer days
• Potential Cisco restricted stock unit grants
• Performance-based incentive pay for employees on sales plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level