Presales Engineer - Cisco Solutions

Presales Engineer – Cisco Networking Solutions

Location:
Cirencester | Permanent | No sponsorship available

Must be eligible for Security Clearance or previously held.

We’re working with a fast-growing technology business that’s investing heavily in its network capability and customer-facing solutions. They’re now looking for a Network Presales Engineer who sits comfortably between pre-sales, architecture, and hands‑on delivery
, with strong depth across the Cisco networking stack
.

This is a role for someone who enjoys shaping solutions early, influencing technical direction, and then seeing designs through to production.

You’ll play a key role in defining and delivering scalable, secure, and resilient network solutions for a diverse customer base. Acting as a technical authority, you’ll support pre‑sales engagements, own network designs, and provide senior‑level input across complex projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Taking ownership of network architecture and solution design, from concept through to implementation
• Partnering with sales and stakeholders during pre‑sales, translating business requirements into robust Cisco‑based designs
• Producing and maintaining clear, structured network documentation and standards
• Evaluating technologies and vendors, building solution options, and contributing to product and service direction
• Acting as the technical lead across network projects, ensuring designs are understood and delivered as intended
• Supporting complex escalations as a senior / fourth‑line technical resource
• Working closely with project managers, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver against scope, time, and quality
• Remaining hands‑on where needed — configuring, deploying, testing, and validating network solutions

This role suits someone who enjoys variety, can think commercially as well as technically, and is comfortable engaging with customers.

• Strong background in network design and architecture
  , ideally within customer‑facing or MSP environments
• Solid understanding of Cisco enterprise networking
  , particularly switching and security
• Confidence working in pre‑sales
  , including requirement capture and solution justification
• Ability to juggle multiple work streams and remain calm under pressure
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build credibility with customers
• Experience guiding or mentoring junior engineers
• Full right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

Experience in some of the following will be highly valuable:

• Cisco certifications (CCNA / CCNP / CCDA / CCDP)
• Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switching
  , SD‑Access
  , Firepower
  , and DNA Center
• Network automation and tooling (Ansible, AWX, Netmiko, Auvik)
• Wired and wireless design, including Wi‑Fi surveys (Ekahau)
• WAN technologies (MPLS, VPNs, broadband)
• Network monitoring and tooling (PRTG, Solar Winds)
• Awareness of security concepts such as identity, endpoint, CASB, and MDR
• Bonus: experience with OT networks, BMS protocols, or industrial connectivity

This is a chance to join a business that’s growing quickly, values technical leadership, and gives its engineers real influence over architecture and direction. You’ll work with modern technologies, varied customers, and a team that genuinely cares about doing things properly.

If you’re a Cisco‑focused network engineer who enjoys pre‑sales, architecture, and real technical ownership
, this is a role worth exploring.