Solutions Engineer - Commercial, Houston TX

The application window is expected to close on: 08/28/2026

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

Candidate must live in or relocate to the territory

Meet the Team

As a Technical Sales Professional at Cisco, you join a team of subject matter experts dedicated to owning the technical relationship with our customers and partners. We are the architects of success, collaborating across the organization to translate complex business needs into innovative, cross-architectural solutions that drive real-world impact and ensure long‑term customer success.

Your Impact

You will serve as the primary technical influencer, bridging the gap between customer business objectives and Cisco’s cutting‑edge technology. You will lead strategic planning, design comprehensive solutions that displace competition, and mobilize cross‑functional teams to land and expand opportunities. This role is exciting because you are at the center of innovation, shaping the technical strategy for our most important customers.

Lead strategic account planning to identify growth opportunities and align technical roadmaps with customer objectives.
Design and present complex, cross-architecture solutions that address specific business challenges for technical executives.
Leverage advanced competitive market insights to differentiate Cisco solutions and increase market share.
Direct cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external partners to refine strategic alignment and elevate customer relationships.
Lead demand generation and enablement campaigns while motivating extended teams to improve technical knowledge sharing.

Minimum Qualifications

7 years of related experience,
Proven experience leading technical engagements with IT decision-makers and Lines of Business (LOB).
Demonstrated success in designing and presenting cross‑architecture technical solutions.
Proven record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets through closed opportunities and new customer acquisition.
Experience managing virtual support teams and utilizing sales resources to drive deal closure.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
Deep domain knowledge of Cisco’s portfolio and the competitive market landscape.
Strong consultative selling skills with the ability to translate complex business needs into technical requirements.
Proven ability to lead technical demonstrations and drive strategic solution conversations.
Experience in cross‑functional team leadership, mentorship, and driving educational initiatives.

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.

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.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered…