The application window is expected to close on 10/3/25.
However, the job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Prefer that this person be located in the DC/MD/VA area. Travel is required 10% - 25% of the time, mainly on the East Coast of the United States.
The successful applicant may be performing work in FedRAMP High or IL-5 environments, and therefore, must be a U.S. Person (i.e. U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee). This position may also perform work that the U.S. government has specified can only be performed by a U.S. citizen on U.S. soil.
Meet the Team
At Cisco, we believe technology has the power to connect, empower, and propel us forward! By simplifying advanced technology, we enable passionate individuals to concentrate on their core mission. As the world’s fastest-growing cloud-managed networking team, our innovative products and architecture are redefining enterprise networking and making cloud-managed IT a reality.
The Enterprise PM Team is part of Cisco’s Networking Platforms Organization. We lead and consult on the cross-stack cloud networking needs of our largest Enterprise customers and collaborate closely with sales, engineering, and product teams to align solutions with customer needs.
Your Impact
We are seeking a highly qualified Senior Technical Marketing Engineer (TME) who has a passion for innovating AI use cases across Enterprise Networking!
In this position, you will lead the team's work regarding the Enterprise requirements for AI Ops and Assurance initiatives, while also driving project management engagements for large, complex, and competitive sales pursuits. This role provides the opportunity to exhibit excellent technical knowledge, problem-solving, communication/presentation skills, and a real passion for driving Cisco innovations
This position directly aligns with teams covering Enterprise accounts in Public Sector and will require someone with deep experience and a consistent record of engaging with Federal Government Agencies and large state and local government accounts. In this role you will work closely with High Touch customers and act as their trusted advisor, as they transition their network operating models to capture the benefits of AIOps and Assurance. You will play a key role in helping Cisco to defend and win against competitors and to drive AI uses cases and requirements across our portfolio.
As a critical member of the product team, your responsibilities include:
Lead AI Ops and Assurance objectives across the stack.Provide technical leadership and guidance to internal teams and customers.Working with product management and engineering teams through design, testing, and product launch of products, features, and capabilities.Influence product and solution strategies through deep technical knowledge and market insight.Work alongside Sales to lead the PM engagement for large strategic opportunities, major competitive sales opportunities, and strategic customer engagements.Ongoing communication and meetings with High Touch Public Sector Enterprise customers, covering status of day-to-day operations and planning for future initiatives.Partner with leadership and sales teams to build tactical and strategic alignment between Cisco Networking Cloud and our customers.Minimum Qualifications8+ years proven relevant Federal and Public Sector industry experience in a customer-facing/engaged role.Deep experience working with large-scale Cisco Meraki or other cloud networking full-stack deployments that optimize programmability using API and tools such as Splunk, Terraform, Ansible, or Service Now.Deep understanding and familiarity with networking and security solutions and associated hardware (e.g., API, routing protocols, L2 protocols, cellular technologies, wifi, security protocols, etc.).Previous hands-on experience supporting, selling, and/or using network and security technologies.CS, EE, or a related technical field degree and CCNA/CCNP/CCIE routing/switching/security certifications.Preferred QualificationsStrong user insight with a deep desire to understand our customers' highest priority problems.Comfortable with verbal and written communication across business and technical domains and navigating difficult situations and conversations.The ability to easily communicate complicated concepts to non-technical persons.An entrepreneurial, self-starter, can-do attitude with a strong sense of product quality.A love for solving technical problems in creative ways.Experience with competitive products in the market, such as Juniper Mist, or experience with AIOps platforms for networking, such as Selector, Grokstream, and others. Deep experience with Cisco Catalyst Center.Industry Influencer.Why Cisco?
At 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.
Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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