Solutions Engineer - SLED - Cincinnati

The application window is expected to close on: 06/26/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Candidate must reside in or able to relocate to Cincinnati (would potentially consider Northern KY but not preferred)

Meet the Team

As part of the U.S. Public sector team at Cisco, you'll have the opportunity to serve customers who protect, serve, and educate their citizens.

You'll be joining a group of highly technical individuals with a passion for helping customers solve complex technical challenges by leveraging our best-in-class Cisco portfolio.

You will have a chance to create a real impact across your customer base while being part of a team that fosters continuous learning and growth.

Your Impact

As a Solutions Engineer, you will be at the forefront of our technical strategy, working closely with our SLED customers to understand their unique business and technical needs.

You will be covering a variety of different verticals including K12, Higher Education, and local governments and leveraging your expertise to design and implement cutting-edge solutions that enable our customers to serve their constituents.

* Dive into our customers' business to gain a comprehensive understanding of their challenges and opportunities and develop technical strategies where Cisco can be positioned to help our customers.

* Work alongside our partners, architecture teams, and CX organization to ensure the successful adoption and optimization of our solutions.

* Establish a partnership with your Account Manager to drive a robust pipeline by focusing on discovery, demos, and deliverables that showcase the value of our portfolio.

* Build and maintain strong relationships with our customers by conducting regular in-person meetings and non-transactional touchpoints to foster trust and collaboration.

* Stay ahead of the curve with an always learning mindset to stay up to date on industry trends and competitive strategy

Minimum Qualifications

* 5+ years in a customer facing, field-sales engineering role or network engineering role

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

* Experience with Cisco technologies, including networking, security, collaboration, or cloud solutions

* Proven track record of consistently exceeding sales quotas

Preferred Qualifications

* CCNP/CCDP or similar vendor certification

* Understanding of emerging technologies including, Software-Defined Networking (SDN), AI/ML, Dev Ops, and cloud solutions (AWS/Azure/GCP)

* Proficiency with Python, RESTCONF, NETCONF, YANG Suite, Ansible, Terraform

* Hands-on experience with core Cisco technologies including, IOS-XE, Firepower, Meraki, NX-OS, ACI, and NDFC

* Strong technical presentation skills with demonstrated experience articulating a complex technical solution to both technical and non-technical audiences, including C-level executives

Why Cisco?

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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $ to $ and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

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