Solutions Engineer - GES - Cleveland/Columbus

Cisco • Richfield, OH

4d • $188,500 - $238,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate professional to join our team in a role that embraces the transformative power of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and human collaboration to achieve business outcomes. We are innovators, collaborators, and problem-solvers who take pride in helping our customers tackle their biggest challenges with confidence. By blending world-class technology with a deep understanding of the unique needs of the market, we don’t just create solutions—we create possibilities. With a people-first culture rooted in inclusivity, curiosity, and collaboration, you’ll work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. Together, we are transforming how Enterprise organizations serve their customers. If you’re ready to make a real impact while growing your career, come and join us on this exciting journey!

Requirements

• 5+ years of industry-related experience
• BS/BA (EE/CS) or relevant experience
• Cisco product experience or relevant experience in key competitor offerings in technology area of emphasis is required

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Cisco's Solutions
• Experience with secure networking and datacenter networking fundamentals
• Customer intimacy and relationship building skills
• Pre-sales experience preferred
• CCNP Enterprise or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Actively contributes to account planning activities to pinpoint growth opportunities and align technical strategies with customer objectives
• Elevates expertise of Cisco's portfolio with a broadening knowledge of cross-architectural solutions and domains
• Partners to drive innovation and lead solution conversation with technical executives
• Applies deep understanding of customer’s business challenges and drives customers towards portfolio solutions
• Influences strategic priorities for customers and leads cross-architecture designs
• Contributes to planning and leads execution of demand generation and enablement campaigns
• Examines underlying customer needs and promotes cross-architecture solutions
• Leads demonstrations of technical solutions that address specific business challenges
• Leverages advanced competitive market insights to position and differentiate Cisco solutions
• Leads cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external partners to refine strategic alignment and elevate customer relationships
• Motivates SE teams and extended sales teams to strengthen knowledge sharing and guide structured educational initiatives
• Implements adaptation strategies to respond to evolving market conditions and challenges

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
• 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, and 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree