Solutions Engineering Leader, Global Enterprise Networking - West

This application window is expected to close on: September 15, 2025

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

Candidate must reside or be open to relocate to one of these locations: CA, AZ, TX, WA, CO

MEET THE TEAM

Cisco's Global Enterprise Segment (GES) Networking specialist engineering team partners with some of the world's largest enterprises to transform their networks and deliver measurable business outcomes in our most strategic customers. We help customers modernize infrastructure, adopt AI-ready architectures, and secure operations-while building trusted partnerships that drive long-term growth.

Here, you'll lead a high-performing team of Solutions Engineers who represent the entire Cisco Networking portfolio: wireless, switching, routing, security, cloud and platform-first automation. Our mission is simple deliver cutting-edge innovation, drive customer outcomes, and have fun while doing it. Cisco invests in you with opportunities to build your skills, expand your leadership impact, and grow your career.

YOUR IMPACT

As a Solutions Engineering Manager for Cisco GES Networking, you will:

Lead & Inspire: Coach and empower a team of Solutions Engineers to deliver technical excellence, innovation, and customer impact.

Shape Strategy: Partner with Sales leadership to align account and market strategies with industry trends and customer priorities.

Enable Success: Ensure your team has the resources, tools, and enablement to thrive-building scalable technical approaches that drive adoption and growth.

Engage Customers: Represent Cisco at the executive level, influencing technical preference and positioning Cisco as a trusted advisor.

Drive Outcomes: Guide execution across architectures (switching, wireless, cloud, security, AI, data center, observability) to achieve business results.

Fosture Culture: Create a people-first environment that values collaboration, courage, wellness, and continuous learning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Build and scale a high-performing team of Solutions Engineers.

Partner with cross-functional teams and channel partners to deliver holistic solutions.

Enable adoption of Cisco platforms including AI-ready networking, security (SASE, XDR, Splunk), observability, and hybrid cloud.

Drive demand creation and in-person engagements with customers and partners.

Deliver crisp and inspiring executive-level communications.

Lead through challenges and market transitions, while reinforcing Cisco's vision and values.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

7-10+ years of pre-sales engineering or technical sales experience.

3+ years of experience leading technical sales or solutions engineering teams.

Strong technical foundation across Cisco's core portfolio (networking, cloud, data center, security, observability, AI/ML).

Demonstrated success engaging with enterprise or service provider customers.

Proven ability to lead account planning, resource allocation, and cross-functional collaboration.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Master's degree a plus.

Cisco or industry certifications (CCIE, CCNP, cloud/security certifications).

Experience in industries such as web, media, gaming, or e-commerce a plus.

Executive presence and communication skills, with a track record of influencing customer strategy.

Passion for developing talent, leading change, and driving measurable impact.

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