Solutions Engineer - Velocity

Company: Cisco Systems, Inc.
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 17, 2025

Job Description:

Engineer - Pre Sales and Product ManagementCompensation Range: 154600 USD - 201400 USDJob Type: ProfessionalNetworkingJob Id: 1439124Application window expected to close 4/25/25.As a member of the Cisco Meraki community, you'll quickly learn the phrase 'Meraki Magic' - a term we use to describe the intangible yet palpable feeling of our spirited culture. Employees have described 'Meraki Magic' as "doing things in a way that have never been done before" and "the people". The magic that Merakians bring to the table is woven into the fabric of our unique culture and reflected in both our products and values.Our four core values: 'care deeply', 'everybody in', 'simplify everything', and 'be brave', shape our innovative and welcoming work culture. As a leader in cloud-managed IT, Cisco Meraki offers employees the opportunity to become bold future-shapers at the forefront of technology.What You Will DoWe are looking for a "rising star" who is highly motivated, technically savvy, and passionate to join Cisco's Cloud Networking Group (CNG) as our next Solutions Engineer. In this role, your primary responsibility will be to team up with an Account Executive and perform technical pre-sales activities for new and existing opportunities. You will be based in your home office with limited travel to regional Cisco offices and customer sites.

• Apply in-depth knowledge of CNG's networking solutions and our competitors' offerings, clearly demonstrate the benefits to both prospects and partners.
• Build product documentation for customers and perform competitive analysis regarding competing products.
• Perform site surveys and provide onsite deployment assistance on large deployments.
• Provide technical mentorship to channel partners and assist them in successfully selling the Cisco Meraki solution.
• Utilize our pre-sales engineers to maximize earning potential while contributing to organizational success.Who You AreTechnical subject matter authority, thoroughly understanding products, features, functions, and benefits while being able to communicate effectively with customers at all levels. Understand customer requirements for wireless networks and explain how Cisco Meraki will integrate with current infrastructure, as well as service future needs.
  • Experienced knowledge of 802.11a/b/g/n wireless networks, site surveys, requirements gathering, deployment challenges.
  • Experienced with REST APIs and Python scripting.
  • Strong understanding of wired networks, including firewalls, content filters, routing/switching, VLANs, etc.
  • Knowledge of wireless security methodologies, including 802.1x w/ RADIUS integration.
  • Consistent track record of 5-10 years in a pre-sales technical role (solutions architect, systems engineer, sales engineer, etc).
  • Knowledge of sales cycle, strong communication skills, and validated negotiation techniques.
  • Strong relationship-building skills, tenacity, resilience, presentation skills, and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
  • Preferred certifications include CCIE, CWNP, CWDP, CCNA.
  • Ability to travel up to 25%.
  • BSc or MSc in computer science, engineering, or related field preferred.Life at Cisco Meraki: Work How You Feel Most EmpoweredOur hybrid work model prioritizes work-life balance by offering flexibility and autonomy. We believe that empowering employees leads to benefits for everyone, including our customers.We offer benefits such as Paid-Time-Off (PTO), Volunteer-Time-Off (VTO), on-site health and wellness opportunities, and more. Our goal is to support the whole you.To learn more about benefits and perks at Cisco Meraki, .Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.At Cisco Meraki, we value diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Connecting different perspectives fosters innovation and unlocks our full potential. We strive to create an inclusive employee experience that promotes appreciation, belonging, growth, and purpose.Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records on a case-by-case basis.
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