The application window is expected to close on: 06/30/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if enough applications are received.
Applicants must live within 30 minutes to a major airport in the Western US. Preferred locations: Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago, Denver, Houston, San Jose, Los Angeles. There is 30-40% travel expectations with this role across the US.YOUR IMPACTAs a Sr Solutions Engineer on our Public Sector team, you will be a trusted advisor and technical leader for the government and education customers across the US. You will apply your expertise to deliver innovative solutions, address challenging business needs, and help our customers achieve their digital transformation goals.
- Lead our most strategic network routing customer engagements
- Apply technical experience and expertise to deliver impactful solutions for government and education customers
- Enable the SLED SE team on complex routed networks
- Lead Cisco and partner resources to identify, qualify, and close opportunities
- Develop and present compelling business cases showcasing Cisco product solutions
- Collaborate with other engineers and architects to align technology with the customer's mission and ensure success
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- 8+ years of systems engineering or relevant technical experience with large complex networks
- In-depth knowledge in IP routing, MPLS, BGP EVPN, VXLAN, Optical routing
- Experience designing solutions and architectures for enterprise or public sector customers (State governments and Higher Education)
- Ability to present and communicate technical information to customers
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- CCIE - Enterprise Infrastructure (R/S) or Service Provider
- Excellent written, listening, consultation, and presentation skills
- Passion for customer success and emerging technology
- Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:The starting salary range posted for this position is $242,800.00 to $310,500.00 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.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$257,800.00 - $374,100.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$242,800.00 - $357,100.00
* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
