Solution Architect

You'll Love Cisco

Everything is converging on the Internet, making networked connections more meaningful than ever before in our lives. Our employees' groundbreaking ideas impact everything, from entertainment, retail, healthcare, and education to public and private sectors, smart cities, and everyday devices in our homes. We take creative ideas from the drawing board to dynamic solutions that have real-world impact. You'll collaborate with Cisco leaders, partner with mentors, and develop incredible relationships with colleagues with shared interest in connecting the unconnected. You'll be part of a team that cares about its customers, enjoys having fun, and takes part in changing the lives of people around the world.

What You'll Do

Looking for a driven individual who thrives in the translation of customers challenges into technology solutions. The ideal candidate will have the following experience and skill sets:

* Sales Engineering of complex solutions which cover technologies such as Unified Communications, Data Networking, Security, Applications, and Cloud.

* Proven experience, knowledge of, or interest in automation techniques to scale Operations of large complex environments, understanding of API's, and other programming skills. Entry level understanding of automation in the network industry would be valuable.

* Proven experience in mapping Business needs to Technology Solutions leveraging industry frameworks.

* Working with Sales teams to scale and see the "big picture" needs of our customers.

* Writing and documentation skills - always important to articulate the great work you're doing!

* Verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with a larger team is a must.

• Building relationships through value interactions.
• Maintain broad technology knowledge with the ability to define solutions that span across product boundaries and solve tough customers problems.
• Enthusiastically engage partners involved in strategic deals and co-develop excellent differentiated offerings.
• Develop architecture collateral relevant to Federal Healthcare (Reference architectures, 5-year architecture visions, white papers, etc.)
• Be thinking ahead, self-starting, punctual, responsive, and available in your engagements with communication to partners, peers, and extended team members.

Who You'll Work With

Join this exciting team as a Solution Architect working with a top-tier team of engineers who have a phenomenal depth and breadth of Cisco expertise. The customer we support is a valued and honorable agency with locations across the US and abroad.

Who You Are

• 7 years of Networking or relevant IT field experience with a BS/BA (preferred)
• Deep technical aptitude and knowledge of key Cisco technologies and solutions such as Enterprise Networking, Data Center, Cybersecurity, Collaboration, Cloud, and programmability/automation
• Strong executive presence with excellent written & verbal communication skills with an ability to lead in a team setting
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Consistent record to demonstrate Cisco market intelligence resources for industry knowledge and trends
• Ability to work effectively and contribute both independently and as a cross-functional team member
• Cisco and/or industry certifications are desirable, but not required

Why Cisco?

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

#WeAreCisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference powering an inclusive future for all.

We embrace digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses. Some may think we're "old" (38 years young) and only about hardware, but we're also a software company. And a security company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protects. No other company can do what we do - you can't put us in a box!

But "Digital Transformation" is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.)

Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, bold steps, and take difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward.

So, you have colorful hair? Don't care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That's cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us!