Technical Solutions Architect

Join to apply for the Technical Solutions Architect role at Cisco . Join the EMEA SASE/SD‑WAN Sales Team and immerse yourself in a vibrant and energetic atmosphere where your contributions make a real impact on our customers, partners, and Cisco. We embody the 'work hard, play hard' spirit and genuinely enjoy our journey together. We take pride in our achievements, and our success hinges on collaborative efforts, both within our team and with our partners, to deliver a comprehensive suite of Cisco Solutions that propel our customers’ businesses to new heights. Our core values—Passion, Integrity, Trust, Leadership, and Execution—are essential, and we seek team members who embody these traits. Your Impact We are Hyper‑Specialists— the best of the best at what we do Your technical expertise should elevate you to an expert level in Cisco SD‑WAN Technology, underpinned by a robust background in routing (CCNP/CCIE level), Wide Area Networks (WAN), and Software Defined technologies. We are also Sales So you must be both comfortable and effective in engaging with everyone you collaborate with, including customers, partners, business units, and colleagues. Our ultimate goal is for you to be perceived as a Trusted Advisor by our customers, not only because of your exceptional technical skills but also due to your ability to understand their needs and articulate solutions with their best interests at heart. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with a dynamic and diverse team to articulate and advance the One Cisco narrative, empowering our customers to thrive in the AI era. Strategically collaborate with your Sales Partner to drive sales initiatives and support some of our largest customers. Create impactful sales and technical materials, including presentations, white papers, design guides, and test plans. Engage with customers through in‑person meetings and remote video sessions to provide solution overviews, conduct demonstrations, and deliver Bills of Materials (BOMs). Implement Proof of Concept deployments of the SD‑WAN solution, seamlessly integrating it into customer networks as a production pilot when required. Stay informed about our top competitors, gaining insights into their strengths and weaknesses. Apply outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills to effectively lead interactions with customers, partners, and other essential team members. Collaborate with partners to enhance technical sales enablement, support opportunity initiatives, and participate in joint sales calls. Show a strong passion for continuous learning and stay updated on the latest advancements in information technology by attending conferences and engaging with industry leaders. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience. 5+ years of related work experience. 2+ years of experience installing and maintaining local and wide area networks. Demonstrable expertise in computer software and hardware, data communications, network planning and analysis, and vendor evaluations. Preferred Qualifications 2+ years of experience in a sales‑related role. CCIE or CCNP certification. Strong analytical skills and effective social and communication skills to interact with a wide range of individuals at different levels in an organization. The ability to promptly address and resolve technical or sales‑related challenges. Consistently maintain a professional presence, whether in person or via video, that embodies Cisco's high standards. Actively immerse yourself in the fields of AI, Security, and Observability, constantly expanding your knowledge and expertise to stay at the forefront of these evolving domains. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr