Cisco
Operation Solutions Engineer - SLED
$209K–$345K
Chicago, Illinois, US +2 · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Oct 15, 2026
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois, US
Seattle, Washington, US
Denver, Colorado, US - Experience
- 10+ years of industry experience; significant pre-sales solutions engineering experience required.
About the job
Leads pre-sales technical engagements with SLED customers and account teams, advising on Cisco architectures and driving strategic sales, modernization, and innovation opportunities across a 14-state region.
What you'll do
- Advise SLED account teams and customers on Cisco solutions and architectures, and lead strategic customer engagements.
- Develop executive relationships and drive modernization opportunities, pipeline growth, competitive takeouts, and franchise wins.
- Share field feedback with product teams, support innovation pilots, and promote learning and technical excellence.
What they ask for
- 10+ years of industry experience, including significant experience as a pre-sales solutions engineer.
- Deep knowledge of Cisco Route/Switch and Security portfolios and competitive offerings.
- Proven track record leading strategic multi-architecture sales cycles, competitive takeouts, franchise wins, and innovation.
- CCNP or similar competitive certification; must live in or relocate to a listed state in the operation.
Nice to have
- CCIE or equivalent expert-level competitive certification.
- Market expertise in State/Local Government, Education, or Healthcare.
Pay
$209,100.00 to $275,100.00 USD base salary; $229,000.00 - $344,700.00 USD full salary range; $218,600.00 - $329,000.00 USD full salary range (includes base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined for quota-based sales roles)
Tools
Cisco Route/Switch, Security
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