Description
We are seeking a Systems Architect with broad experience in Networking, Collaboration, Data Center, Security, Software Defined Technologies, and software for observability and AI. As a Systems Architect, you will partner with our Public Sector Federal Account Executives in a pre-sales technical role, showcasing Cisco product solutions, setting up demonstrations, explaining features and benefits to customers, and designing and configuring products to meet specific customer needs.
Your Impact
- Direct account and partner responsibilities for Public Sector accounts.
- Keep up-to-date on relevant competitive solutions, products, and services.
- Provide technical and sales support for accounts in assigned territory.
- Experience in leading Government bids/RFPs.
- Perform technical presentations for customers, partners, and prospects.
- Assist with the development of formal sales plans and proposals for assigned opportunities.
- Actively participate as a specialist on assigned Virtual Team and provide consultative support in their area of specialization to other Systems Engineers.
Minimum Qualifications
- +7 years related experience.
- Cisco product experience or relevant experience in key competitor offerings in technology area of emphasis required.
- Pre-Sales experience required.
- Typically requires BS/BA (EE/CS) or equivalent.
- CCNP, CCVP, CCIE, or Data Center Certifications are strongly encouraged.
- Knowledge and demonstrated operating experience in one of the following areas of specialization: Unified Communications, Video, Campus LAN & WLAN, WAN, SD-WAN, Security, BYOD architectures, Data Center Technologies, Big Data, Analytics, SDN, Server Architecture, Virtualization, Programmability.
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, and strong presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively and add value as a team member.
- Demonstrated technical knowledge and consultative skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills: ability to assess a problem and determine an effective course of action.
- Availability to travel up to 20% to customer sites and corporate offices.