Cisco

Solutions Engineer

Cisco$209K — $275K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Service Provider production networks and routing technologies.
  • Understanding of optical transport systems and troubleshooting techniques.
  • Familiarity with Cisco's Optical platforms like NCS1k and NCS2k.
  • Knowledge of networking protocols and automation technologies (BGP, EVPN, OSPF, etc.).
  • Understanding of Cisco's Service Provider routing platforms and IOS XR operating system.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with account teams to build Cisco's relevance with mid-market Service Providers.
  • Drive demand generation through collaboration with Account Managers and specialists.
  • Map customer requirements to technical solutions and deliver presentations.
  • Conduct product demos and manage Proof of Concept (PoC) labs.
  • Monitor industry trends and competitive knowledge to anticipate customer needs.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility with a preference for candidates in the Denver metro area.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development in cutting-edge technology.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 08/10/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Note: While this is a remote position, there is a strong preference for candidates who are currently located in, or willing to relocate to, the Denver, Colorado metropolitan area

Your Impact

As a consultative technical seller and evangelist, you will work on the account team supporting mid-market Service Providers to build Cisco's relevance in solution development and partner ecosystems. Partnering closely with Account Managers, internal specialists, and product owners, you will drive demand generation and uncover opportunities for business growth. You will understand customer requirements, map technical solutions to their needs, and present these solutions through virtual and on-site product demos and Proof of Concept (PoC) labs. By maintaining competitive knowledge and following industry trends, you will anticipate customer needs, make them more agile, and bring groundbreaking technology to light.

Minimum Qualifications
  • 5+ years of validated experience in Service Provider production networks, including routing technologies used in the SP space.
  • Extensive skills and understanding of optical transport systems and optical troubleshooting (e.g., OLS, xWDM, OTDR, DCOs).
  • Solid understanding of Cisco's Optical platforms (e.g., NCS1k, NCS2k).
  • Solid skills and knowledge in networking protocols, network management, and automation technologies (e.g., BGP, EVPN, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS-LDP, SR-MPLS, SRv6).
  • Solid understanding of Cisco's Service Provider routing platforms, IOS XR operating system, and Routed Optical Networking (RON) architectures.

Preferred Qualifications
  • BS/BA degree or equivalent experience, with a strong preference for candidates located in the Denver, CO metro area.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and critical thinking skills to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and drive customer business growth.
  • Understanding of competitor networking and optical/DWDM products (e.g., Juniper, Arista, Nokia, Ciena), alongside on-prem data center architecture and cloud solutions (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Industry certifications (Cisco CCIE, CCDE, CCNP, DevNet, or non-Cisco equivalents like AWS, Google, Terraform, Splunk).
  • Knowledge of AI, APIs, and network programmability.

About Cisco

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