Solutions Engineering Leader - SLED Northwest States Region

The application window is expected to close on August 31, 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: WA, OR, ID, MT

Meet the Team

At Cisco in our SLED market, our mission is simple: be the first to deliver cutting-edge solutions and the most impactful outcomes for our customers. Representing a diverse customer base including state and local governments, K-12, higher education and research institutions, we work with customers who embrace innovation to serve the people and communities they reside in. Here, you'll sell the entire Cisco portfolio, empowering organizations to transform through best-in-class networking, security, collaboration, and more. But it's not just about selling; it's about having a blast with a team of incredible colleagues while driving successful outcomes.

We invest in you. As part of Cisco, you'll have the chance to develop your skills and build a long-term career in one of the most dynamic environments in tech.

If you're ready to make an impact, grow your career, and work with a team that knows how to mix success with fun, join us. Let's lead the charge in innovation together!

Your Impact

As a SLED Solutions Engineering Leader supporting our Northwestern States region (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana), you'll have the opportunity to:

- Lead and Inspire: Guide a team of Solutions Engineers, fostering innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence to deliver impactful outcomes.

- Drive Strategy: Partner with your sales leader counterpart and account manager team to influence account and business strategies that align with market and industry trends.

- Empower Your Team: Enable your team to thrive by providing the tools, resources, and guidance they need to deliver premium customer outcomes and drive the business forward.

- Collaborate Across Teams: Work with Connected Architecture teams and channel partners to provide holistic solutions that meet customer needs.

- Create Demand: Collaborate with your team to drive demand through in-person engagements with customers and partners.

- Cultivate Culture: Foster a culture of collaboration, teamwork, innovation, purpose, and courage, ensuring that wellness, self-care, and giving back are prioritized.

Key Responsibilities:

- Technical Expertise: Strong background in pre-sales engineering, with experience across security, collaboration, networking, cloud, data center and AI architectures.

- Leadership and Strategy: Skilled at account planning, resource planning, and translating Cisco's vision into a compelling value proposition for your team and customers.

- Communication: Adept at delivering clear, concise, and inspiring messages, including executive-level communications and presentations.

- People-First Approach: Committed to team wellness, prioritizing meaningful events, and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.

- Adaptability and Resilience: Proven ability to lead through challenges, adversity, and change, always working to improve the culture and outcomes of your region.

Minimum Qualifications:

- 7+ years of pre-sales engineering experience.

- Strong technical foundation across the Cisco portfolio.

- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, build relationships, and drive initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering, science, or a related field.

- Exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

- Cisco certifications and/or industry certifications.

- Commitment to continuous learning and staying sharp on technical skills and industry trends.

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