Solutions Engineer, New Delhi, India

Meet the Team

Cisco’s Solutions Engineering Team is a dynamic and innovative group that serves as the technical backbone of customer success. As trusted advisors, Solutions Engineers (SEs) work closely with clients to design, implement, and optimize cutting-edge networking, security, and collaboration solutions.

What makes Cisco the best place to learn and grow as a Solutions Engineer? It starts with a culture of continuous learning. Cisco provides world-class training, mentorship programs, and hands-on experience with the latest technology and trends. SEs are encouraged to pursue industry certifications, attend global tech conferences, and engage with a diverse community of experts.

Growth at Cisco is not just about technical skills—it’s about leadership and innovation. Our SE Team works on impactful projects, collaborate with top engineers, and develop customer-centric solutions that shape the future of technology. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, Cisco fosters an environment where talent thrives, ideas are valued, and career advancement is limitless.

For those passionate about solving complex challenges and driving digital transformation, Cisco’s Solutions Engineering Team is the ultimate place to learn, innovate, and grow.

Your Impact

As a Solutions Engineer, you will serve as the vital link between technology and business, driving innovation and ensuring customer success. By designing customized solutions, you will help businesses overcome complex technical challenges, enhancing security, efficiency, and scalability. As trusted advisors, you will help simplify technical decision-making, ensuring smooth implementation and maximizing business value. You will also play a crucial role in sales growth by showcasing the impact of Cisco’s solutions through demonstrations, proof of concepts, and competitive insights. Ultimately, they are problem-solvers and strategic partners, shaping the future of business and technology. This role offers the excitement of working with cutting-edge technology and engaging with thought leaders in the field.

Responsibilities

• Serving as a point of contact for technical inquiries or issues during and after the solution delivery.
• Collaborating with account managers and other teams to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with technology experts to effectively position Cisco's security offerings
• Assisting the sales team with technical aspects during the sales cycle.
• Conducting product demonstrations, proof of concepts (POCs), and solution presentations to clients.
• Designing scalable, efficient, and cost-effective technical solutions tailored to meet client needs.
• Creating and presenting technical proposals, architecture diagrams, and solution blueprints.
• Providing technical insight into how the proposed solution addresses client challenges and business goals.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including sales, product development, and marketing, to deliver solutions.
• Be the voice of the customer, engaging and influencing Product Management and Product Roadmap to serve their needs.
• Work with the GTM and Channel team for activities and events across the Globe.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Expert knowledge and working experience in Network Security, Cloud and Endpoint Security and related technologies
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills ranging from tech level up to senior executives. Comfortable in public speaking and presenting to both internal and external executive audiences.
• Familiarity with security protocols, firewalls, VPNs, and SASE, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, SIEM, and DLP.
• Understanding of threat intelligence and incident response processes.
• At least 8 years of experience in the IT field, with 5 years in Security Domain
• 5 years of pre-sales SE experience
• University degree in a technical field or equivalent
• Cisco CCIE or CISSP certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Multi-Domain knowledge and understanding of Security Frameworks
• Strong communication skills to articulate technical solutions to business and technical decision-makers
• Ability to work independently and resourcefully
• Excellent presentation skills and attention to detail
• Experience with cloud security frameworks and tools (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

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Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best. 

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