Solutions Engineer - South Africa at Cisco

Cisco is looking for a Solutions Engineer (SE) with a strong Enterprise Networking, Data Center, Collaboration & Security background. The role demands to partner with our Account Executives in a pre-sales technical role, showcasing Cisco's Enterprise Networking product solutions (R/S, Unified Access, Data Center & Security). This role involves showcasing Cisco product solutions, customer presentations, many to one hand on sessions, running proof of concepts, etc. This SE will advise, influence and design solutions to meet our customer's business requirements. They will gain access to the broad palette of Cisco technologies and applications in a variety of vertical markets. In addition to technology proficiency and the ability to learn quickly and stay ahead of; the ideal candidate's interpersonal, presentation and troubleshooting skills should evoke passion and confidence.

Who You'll Work With

• The candidate will collaborate with partner and internal resources for selected accounts in the assigned territory. Keep up-to-date on relevant competitive solutions, products and services. Assist with the development of formal sales plans and proposals for assigned opportunities. Actively participate as a specialist on assigned Virtual Team and provides consultative support in their area of specialization to other Solutions Engineers.

Who You Are

• 8+ years of computing industry 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.
• Minimum CCNP, CCDP, but a CCIE is desirable.
• Knowledge of Cisco's Enterprise Networking Solutions and solid Route/Switch networking fundamentals required.