Systems Architect

Meet the Team

You will be a part of the Cisco Canada Public Sector West Solutions Engineering team. Working closely with public sector clients and the extended Cisco team, including Account Managers, Business Development Managers, Product Sales Executives, and Specialists, you'll provide the best solutions for our customers. Collaboration with Cisco's channel systems integrators is key to ensuring optimized solutions.

Your Impact

As a Solutions Engineer based in Edmonton, you will work with customers in Alberta's public sector. You will serve as a technical sales professional, providing guidance and delivering solutions based on Cisco's product and services portfolio. Your role involves partnering with Account Executives, showcasing Cisco technologies, defining solutions, preparing proposals, and running proof of concept activities. You will map out technology solutions and roadmap customer journeys. Your interpersonal, presentation, and technology skills will instill passion and confidence in Cisco.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical sales, designing, implementing, or consulting with Cisco technologies or similar technology solutions

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, present, and solve problems, with strong written and verbal communication skills

• Must be based in Edmonton or the surrounding area to facilitate hybrid work arrangements, including both virtual and in-person meetings.

• In-depth knowledge of Cisco products and solutions in networking, security, data center, or unified communications & collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS/BA (EE/CS) or equivalent education and industry-recognized technical certification preferred

• Ability to work effectively as a team member.

• Passionate about learning and embracing new technologies.

• Understanding of Cisco's competitors and ability to express Cisco's competitive advantage

• Possession of at least one industry-recognized technical certification, such as CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) or equivalent

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