Leader, Solutions Engineer-Canada
Cisco Systems
The application window is expected to close on 31/July/2025. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
MEET THE TEAM
Cisco's vision is to change the way the world works, lives, plays, and learns! We made the Internet what it is today. In the Agentic AI era, our vision is even more relevant today than ever.
You will be leading a team of Cisco presales Solutions Engineers covering Canada Public Sector West. These technically skilled, solutions-focused individuals build positive relationships, understand customer needs and deliver innovative, effective outcomes. Their groundbreaking ideas impact everything; here that means we take creative ideas from the drawing board to dynamic solutions that have real world impact. Seize the opportunity to lead a close-knit group of forward-thinkers and technical problem-solvers, delivering impactful results for Cisco’s Canadian Public Sector customers in Western Canada.
YOUR IMPACT
Your mission: Lead, Inspire, Innovate!
As a Solutions Engineering Leader at Cisco, you will lead and inspire a high-performing team of solutions engineers to deliver innovative technical solutions that align with customer business goals and Cisco’s strategic vision. You will coach and mentor the team to deliver their best outcomes. You will collaborate with sales, account teams, and partners to drive technical strategy, resource planning, and execution across your territory or account. Your leadership will foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and customer-centricity, ensuring your team meets and exceeds revenue and operational targets.
You will partner with sales leadership, account executives, product teams, and cross-functional collaborators to develop and execute technical sales strategies. Your role will involve building positive relationships with customers and partners, understanding their business models, and guiding your team to craft solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes. You will proactively monitor industry trends and the competitive landscape, using these insights to guide your team's strategies and provide valuable product feedback. By focusing on continuous customer experience improvements, you will help strengthen Cisco's brand loyalty and build long-term partnerships with clients. This position is ideal for a leader passionate about mentoring talent and driving technical excellence in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred.7+ years of relevant experience in technical sales or solutions engineering roles, collaborating with sales and customer-facing teams to drive business results.Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing technical teams.Strong technical expertise in networking, security, cloud, or related Cisco technologies.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.Located in the Western Canada.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
At least 5 years in formal leadership positions.Advance Cisco certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent industry certifications.Deep understanding of Public Sector markets and their technology trends.Demonstrated success in driving technical sales strategy and managing complex customer engagements.Experience leading cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.Strong data-driven decision-making skills and ability to translate insights into action.Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including executives.
WE ARE CISCOAt Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations 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. Simply put – we power the future.
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.
MEET THE TEAM
Cisco's vision is to change the way the world works, lives, plays, and learns! We made the Internet what it is today. In the Agentic AI era, our vision is even more relevant today than ever.
You will be leading a team of Cisco presales Solutions Engineers covering Canada Public Sector West. These technically skilled, solutions-focused individuals build positive relationships, understand customer needs and deliver innovative, effective outcomes. Their groundbreaking ideas impact everything; here that means we take creative ideas from the drawing board to dynamic solutions that have real world impact. Seize the opportunity to lead a close-knit group of forward-thinkers and technical problem-solvers, delivering impactful results for Cisco’s Canadian Public Sector customers in Western Canada.
YOUR IMPACT
Your mission: Lead, Inspire, Innovate!
As a Solutions Engineering Leader at Cisco, you will lead and inspire a high-performing team of solutions engineers to deliver innovative technical solutions that align with customer business goals and Cisco’s strategic vision. You will coach and mentor the team to deliver their best outcomes. You will collaborate with sales, account teams, and partners to drive technical strategy, resource planning, and execution across your territory or account. Your leadership will foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and customer-centricity, ensuring your team meets and exceeds revenue and operational targets.
You will partner with sales leadership, account executives, product teams, and cross-functional collaborators to develop and execute technical sales strategies. Your role will involve building positive relationships with customers and partners, understanding their business models, and guiding your team to craft solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes. You will proactively monitor industry trends and the competitive landscape, using these insights to guide your team's strategies and provide valuable product feedback. By focusing on continuous customer experience improvements, you will help strengthen Cisco's brand loyalty and build long-term partnerships with clients. This position is ideal for a leader passionate about mentoring talent and driving technical excellence in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred.7+ years of relevant experience in technical sales or solutions engineering roles, collaborating with sales and customer-facing teams to drive business results.Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing technical teams.Strong technical expertise in networking, security, cloud, or related Cisco technologies.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.Located in the Western Canada.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
At least 5 years in formal leadership positions.Advance Cisco certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent industry certifications.Deep understanding of Public Sector markets and their technology trends.Demonstrated success in driving technical sales strategy and managing complex customer engagements.Experience leading cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.Strong data-driven decision-making skills and ability to translate insights into action.Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including executives.
WE ARE CISCOAt Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations 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. Simply put – we power the future.
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.
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