Federal Solutions Engineer - US Coast Guard

The application window is expected to close on: August 12, 2025

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Candidate must live in Virginia, DC, or Maryland. Candidate must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain a US Government Security Clearance.

Meet the Team:

Take your career to the next level by joining a Cisco Team that is enabling mission success and technology transformations for the US Coast Guard!! This role offers the chance to work with a talented team of engineers who bring extensive experience in customer support and Cisco technologies. We are well-positioned to strengthen our relationships with our Federal clients as we deliver solutions at higher levels of the software stack.

Your Impact:

Are you passionate about technology and eager to build a sales career with a dynamic and forward-thinking company? Do you excel at providing impactful solutions to customers? As a Solutions Engineer at Cisco, you will be integral to the sales process, working with Federal accounts to enhance their operations. You'll have the opportunity to significantly improve the lives of our Federal customers by delivering innovative mission solutions tailored to their specific needs.

• Work directly with customers and assist them solving complex technical issues using Cisco solutions.
• Present Cisco products, prototyping of customer solutions, support larger sales opportunities and customer deployments.
• Design and deploy applications and network infrastructure tailored for modern environments, leveraging system and network automation, scripting tools, automation frameworks, and advanced routing protocols.
• Engage our customers in new areas like application development and data center operations

Minimum Qualifications:

• Excellent understanding of Cisco products and solutions with 5+ years in systems engineering or architecture (pre or post sales).
• BS/BA in Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Local to the VA/DC area with availability to travel to the customer's site multiple times a week.
• Applicant must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain a US Government Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CCNP – CCIE strongly preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain customer relationships at the executive / business decision maker level.
• Strong prioritization skills with consistent track record of driving results.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to deliver a compelling message to a diverse audience.
• Strong understanding of Cisco’s product set as well as understanding of the competitive landscape.

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