Solutions Engineer
AI summary of the role
Cisco seeks a Solutions Engineer to serve as a trusted advisor for a Tier 1 wireless Service Provider, architecting end-to-end solutions and leading technical engagements across the full lifecycle.
What you’ll do
- Lead technical engagements from discovery through architecture, validation, POC execution, and technical close.
- Secure technical wins by positioning Cisco architectures against competitors and resolving objections at engineering and executive levels.
- Collaborate with Account Executives to translate architectural vision into actionable account strategy.
- Lead end-to-end technical design for Service Provider routing including IP Core, IP Edge, and Backhaul architectures.
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
- 8+ years of experience in systems engineering or network architecture within the Service Provider sector.
- Expertise in Cisco IMI routing portfolio and routing protocols (BGP, ISIS, OSPF, Segment Routing).
- Proficiency in IP Network Automation with Ansible or API-driven workflows.
Technologies
Cisco IMI routing · BGP · ISIS · OSPF · Segment Routing · Ansible · 5G Mobility Core · SMF · UPF · PCF · Routed Optical Networking · DWDM
Source and classification
Technical pre-sales · Evidence for this classification:
on global communications. Your Impact As a Solution Engineer, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our most strategic partners, architecting end-to-end solutions that address the high-stakes business requirements of Tier 1 Service Providers. By building strong relationships with technical and business decision makers, you will provide expert guidance and support to enable partners to sell and deploy Cisco technologies. Additionally, you will leverage modern AI tools to accelerate productivity, streamline workflows, and deliver innovative proof-of-concept (POC) solutions. Lead Technical Engagements: Own the full project lifecycle, including discovery, architecture, validation, POC execution, and technical close. Secure the Technical Win: Position Cisco architectures against competitive alternatives and resolve technical objections at both the engineering and executive levels.
More from the job description
The application window is expected to close on: 09/21/2026 Please Note: While this is a remote position, we are seeking candidates located in or willing to relocate to the Seattle/Bellevue, WA or Overland Park, KS areas to support the customer onsite or meet with team members/business partners as needed. Meet the Team Join a high-velocity, dynamic team dedicated to solving complex technology challenges for Service Providers using Cisco’s industry-leading solutions. Our team collaborates with a Tier 1 wireless provider, delivering the expertise required to secure and maintain their market dominance. By leveraging Cisco’s industry-leading portfolio, we empower our partners to scale their operations, enhance security, and deliver seamless experiences to their customers. We value collaboration, continuous learning, and a proactive approach to solving problems that have a real-world impact on global communications. Your Impact As a Solution Engineer, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our most strategic partners, architecting end-to-end solutions that address the high-stakes business requirements of Tier 1 Service Providers. By building strong relationships with technical and business decision makers, you will provide expert guidance and support to enable partners to sell and deploy Cisco technologies. Additionally, you will leverage modern AI tools to accelerate productivit [... source excerpt omitted ...] egy. Architectural Leadership: Lead end-to-end technical design for Service Provider routing, including IP Core, IP Edge, and Backhaul architectures. Drive Transformation: Guide customers toward Autonomous Network architectures, enabling end-to-end visibility, predictive analytics, and self-healing capabilities. Foster Innovation: Leverage expertise in 5G Mobility Core (SMF/UPF/PCF) to assist partners in modernizing mobile infrastructure. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. 8+ years of experience in systems engineering or network architecture within the Service Provider sector. Comprehensive understanding [... source excerpt omitted ...] eptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with executive presence. Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to build durable technical relationships at customer accounts. Preferred Qualifications Active industry-recognized certifications (e.g., CCIE, CCNP, or CCNA). Advanced knowledge of 5G Mobility Core architecture (SMF, UPF, PCF). Expertise in Routed Optical Networking (RON) and optical system design (DWDM, Metro, and data center optics). Demonstrated understanding of network programmability, NFV, and containerization (Kubernetes, Docker). Demonstrated ability to navigate complex, matrixed organizations and lead technical strategy across diver
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