Technical Marketing Engineer

Cisco Systems, Inc.•San Jose, CA

41d

About The Position

The Campus Connectivity and Competitive Technical Marketing team is seeking driven, motivated individuals who are passionate about technology and even more passionate about achieving success. This role sits at the intersection of various networking and application technologies, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to Cisco's competitive edge in the marketplace. As a Competitive Technical Marketing Engineer, you will: Conduct vendor analysis to research and assess competitors' offerings and capabilities, providing valuable insights to internal teams. Perform hands-on competitive testing of Tier 1 Campus Switching and Routing vendors, comparing their solutions to Cisco's products like Catalyst 9000 Series Switching, Catalyst 8000 Series Routing, and Meraki Cloud. Create content for Cisco's competitive knowledge base, including presentations, whitepapers, playbooks, and technical demos. Conduct solution testing, from feature-level assessments to architecture and solution-level evaluations. Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering teams to provide strategic and tactical input for shaping the next generation of products. Design and deliver training programs, including webinars, onsite presentations, and demos, and represent Cisco at events like Cisco GSX, CiscoLive, and Sales Roadshows. Offer escalation support for critical competitive sales opportunities to the Cisco Global Win Center. At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Requirements

Bachelors + 7 years of related experience, or Masters + 4 years of related experience, or PhD + 1 year of related experience
Strong foundation in networking with hands-on expertise in switching, routing, and wireless technologies.
Proficiency in content development tools such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Camtasia.
CCNP-level expertise (CCIE track highly desirable).

Nice To Haves

Experience working with production networks, especially in switching, routing, Identity Policy, and Network Management solutions.
Familiarity with multi-vendor Campus Network solutions.
Knowledge of industry network testing tools like Spirent Test Center or IXIA BreakingPoint.
Approximately 10% travel availability.
Ability to work independently while making a significant impact.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and public speaking experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct vendor analysis to research and assess competitors' offerings and capabilities, providing valuable insights to internal teams.
Perform hands-on competitive testing of Tier 1 Campus Switching and Routing vendors, comparing their solutions to Cisco's products like Catalyst 9000 Series Switching, Catalyst 8000 Series Routing, and Meraki Cloud.
Create content for Cisco's competitive knowledge base, including presentations, whitepapers, playbooks, and technical demos.
Conduct solution testing, from feature-level assessments to architecture and solution-level evaluations.
Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering teams to provide strategic and tactical input for shaping the next generation of products.
Design and deliver training programs, including webinars, onsite presentations, and demos, and represent Cisco at events like Cisco GSX, CiscoLive, and Sales Roadshows.
Offer escalation support for critical competitive sales opportunities to the Cisco Global Win Center.

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