Meet the Team Our Team is seeking an experienced Presales Solutions Engineer aligned to our Networking BU. The team continues to expand to meet demand and growth in the local market. You will be joining a team of like minded engineers who have a passion for our Networking portfolio. The team supports and empower each other to be the best team and to have fun. We have a wide range of interests outside of work, but we all love technology (and most of us have built our own Cisco network in our homes)! Your Impact The technical solutions engineer on our Networking portfolio, features, functions, and benefits, with the expertise to share that knowledge with audiences at all levels within your customer base (from Technician to IT Manager to CTO). As a Solutions Engineer, you will team up with the Cisco Sales team to assist with technical sales activities for the Norwegian market. You will utilise your in-depth knowledge of Cisco's Networking solutions to demonstrate competitive advantages over industry players to both prospective customers and partners. This position provides career development through the direct daily interaction with external relationships such as customers and partners as well as internal cross function collaboration with the Product Management, Product Development/Engineering, Technical Marketing and Sales teams. Key responsibilities are: * Understand customer and partner requirements to then efficiently present an end-to-end Cisco networking solution. * Conduct product demonstrations, answer technical questions, contribute to proposals, analyse clients' needs and develop technical solutions in a pre-sales environment. * Work on strategic sales initiatives (customer outreach, Channel training, etc.) to grow business in targeted regions. * Maintain strong interpersonal presentation and troubleshooting skills while evoking passion and confidence with your audience. Minimum qualifications include: * Proven track record of 8 years + in a pre-sales technical role such as solutions architect, systems engineer, sales engineer. * Hands on experience of Cisco's Networking portfolio. * Proven mastery and experience in IP routing, switching and WiFi - Included in Software Defined Networks * Proven awareness and experience working with cloud services (IaaS, SaaS and PaaS) * Prior experience in network programming using APIs (through Python.) Preferred qualifications: * Solid understanding and experience in Catalyst Center, SD Access, segmentation, automation and security experience * Knowledge of Sales cycle (MEDDPICC) * Bachelor of Science or Masters of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field required or equivalent work experience. * CCIE certification is strongly preferred \#WeAreCisco #WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all. Our passion is connection-we celebrate our employees' diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best. We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer-80 hours each year-allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do! Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us! 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.