Networking Solutions Engineer, South Africa Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

Job Description:

Networking Solutions Engineer, South AfricaLocation:

Offsite,Johannesburg, South AfricaMeet The Team:

At Cisco, we are at theforefront of crafting, implementing, and securing the networks ofthe future, making outstanding things happen every single day. Weunite the best minds to help our customers accelerate theirbusinesses in a safe and scalable way, enabling them to lead theirown industries.

You will collaborate with a Cisco sales team tosupport technical sales activities across the Sub-Saharan Africaregion. You will leverage your comprehensive knowledge of Cisco’snetworking solutions to showcase competitive advantages overindustry players to both prospective customers and partners. Thisrole provides opportunities for career development through directinteraction with external stakeholders such as customers andpartners, as well as internal collaboration with productmanagement, product development/engineering, technical marketing,and sales teams.

Your Impact:

You are a Networking Solutions Engineerwith expertise in Cisco’s networking portfolio, features,functions, and benefits, capable of sharing knowledge withaudiences at all levels within your customer base-from techniciansto IT managers to CTOs. Understand customer and partner requirements to effectivelypresent an end-to-end Cisco networking solution. Conduct product demonstrations, address technical inquiries,contribute to proposals, analyze client needs, and developtechnical solutions in a pre-sales environment. Engage in strategic sales initiatives (e.g., customer outreach,channel training) to expand business in targeted regions. Maintain strong presentation and troubleshooting skills whileinspiring passion and confidence in your audience. Lead Proof of Concept (PoC) activities to demonstrate the valueand capabilities of Cisco solutions in real-world scenarios.

MinimumQualifications:

Proven track record of 10+ years in a technical role such asSolutions Architect, Systems Engineer, or Sales Engineer.

Experience in leading and designing complex, large-scale projectswith multiple integration points. Deep knowledge of enterprise networking solutions, includingLAN, WAN, and Hybrid environments. Mastery in wireless technologies and architectures. Provenhands-on experience with designing and implementingenterprise-grade wireless solutions. Mastery in Cisco SDA fabric technology (Software DefinedAccess) and strong understanding of SD-WAN design andimplementation strategies. Strong understanding of cloud services architecture andknowledge of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) frameworks.

PreferredQualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, ComputerEngineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

CCIE certification is strongly preferred. Prior experience in network programming using APIs (e.g.,Python). Consultative sales approach with a strong focus onunderstanding customer needs and delivering tailored solutions.

Field-level experience is highly desirable. Awareness of industry trends, use cases, and emergingtechnologies. Excellent relationship-building skills, resourcefulness,resilience, and presentation skills.#WeAreCisco#WeAreCisco whereevery individual brings their unique skills and perspectivestogether to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future forall. #J-18808-Ljbffr