Solutions Engineer, Northeast Region

Location: Anywhere US Remote, preference Northeast location

Be the Architect of a Secure AI-Powered Partner Ecosystem

The AI revolution won't be delivered by one company alone. It will be built, integrated, and scaled by a global ecosystem of trusted experts. As AI reshapes every industry, customers are turning to their partners to navigate this new landscape. Cisco provides the foundational, secure platform for AI, but our partners are the force multipliers who bring it to life. This is where you come in.

We are looking for a strategic and influential Solutions Engineer to lead our technical engagement with our security partner community. This isn't just about supporting partner deals; it's about building and enabling a world class ecosystem of technologists. You will empower our partners to become the go-to experts for deploying the secure AI‑ready infrastructure of the future. If you are a leader who thrives on scaling expertise and building communities, we want to talk to you.

As a Partner Solutions Engineer, you are the technical heart of our channel strategy. You will orchestrate our technical resources to enable, empower, and co‑sell with our most strategic partners. Your mission is to build profitable, highly‑skilled partner practises that can deliver the outcomes our customers demand in the Age of AI.

• 5+ years of experience in a technical, customer- or partner-facing role like pre‑sales engineering, technical channel management, or professional services.
• 3+ years of deep technical knowledge within cybersecurity.
• Demonstrable experience building and maintaining positive relationships with customers and partners.

• BS/BA (EE/CS) or equivalent highly preferred.
• Successful quota achievement preferred.
• Experience in a partner-facing role with a strong understanding of the channel business model.
• Proven track record of building and nurturing a technical community.
• Experience acting as a technical advisor to senior-level stakeholders (e.g., CTOs, VPs of Engineering).
• Demonstrated ability to deliver compelling presentations and effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels, resulting in increased client satisfaction and successful project outcomes.
• Desirable experience includes delivering training courses, prior experience with Cisco or competitive security technologies, experience with programming languages such as Python.
• Industry certifications such as CCIE or equivalent are highly valued.
• Willing to handle up to 50% domestic travel.

At Cisco, we're revolutionising how data and infrastructure connect and protect organisations 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.

The starting salary range posted for this position is $ to $ 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.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental…