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Solutions Engineer - SLED (Northern California)

San Jose, California, USFull-time$212k2026-10-12 → 2026-11-10

Core

Champion Cisco brand and architect cutting-edge solutions for public sector customers (schools, cities, counties, universities, healthcare) across Secure Networking, Hybrid Cloud, AI-ready Infrastructure, and Zero Trust Cybersecurity.

Role type

Senior Solutions Engineer (Pre-sales)

Builds

Public sector IT solutions and proof-of-concepts

Domain

Public Sector / Enterprise Networking & Cybersecurity

Required skills

Pre-sales technical expertise, Cisco architecture (Networking/Switching/Wireless/Routing/Data Center/Cybersecurity), Customer advocacy, Solution architecture, POC execution, Deal strategy

Preferred skills

SLED public sector procurement knowledge, AI infrastructure familiarity, Business acumen for public sector outcomes

Technologies

Cisco Enterprise Networking, Switching, Wireless, Routing, Data Center, Cybersecurity, Hybrid Cloud, Zero Trust, AI Infrastructure, SDN

Responsibilities

Build deep technical relationships with public sector IT leaders, Define cross-architectural solution options, Deliver proof-of-concepts and live demonstrations, Develop multi-year technical account plans, Drive solution adoption and partner enablement

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC