Solutions Engineer - Federal

Application window closes on October 15, 2026 (no later than October 30, 2026). US citizenship is required; preferred location is the Washington DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia area.

Meet the Team

A team of seven senior engineers, 90 % certified (CCNP, CCIE, cloud certifications, etc.), with an average of 15 years in the role. The group is diverse in age and background, values collaboration, humor, and a healthy work‑life balance.

Your Impact

The Solution Engineer (SE) serves as the technical leader (CTO) for federal civilian customers, partnering with a Sales Account Executive (CIO) to design, propose, and deliver technology solutions that meet demanding challenges. Success is measured by customer satisfaction, sales‑quota attainment, certifications, and becoming a trusted advisor. SEs are expected to maintain sharp technical skills, share expertise within the Federal community, and leverage an assigned AI Agent to automate routine tasks and focus on high‑impact goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Deep routing and switching knowledge (strong BGP, OSPF, VXLAN fabric, deployment, architectural, and operational expertise).
• Five + years of sales‑engineering experience.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites.
• Baseline understanding of security and collaboration, including Zero Trust concepts and voice/collaboration solutions across campus, data‑center, and WAN architectures.
• Understanding of APIs and their use in automation for operational improvements.
• Residency in Washington DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia is highly recommended.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Deep expertise in routing, switching, security, and data‑center technologies.
• Experience with Federal Civilian agencies and ability to lead technical discussions.
• Experience handling very large, complex enterprise architectures.
• CCIE certification(s) in Routing/Switching, Security, Data Center (single or multiple).

Why Cisco?

Cisco is revolutionizing data and infrastructure connectivity in the AI era, delivering secure, visible, and insightful solutions across the digital footprint. The company fosters a collaborative, empathetic culture, offers global impact, and provides limitless opportunities for growth and innovation.

Compensation

Starting salary range: $218,600 – $286,100 (U.S. and Canada), varying by location, market conditions, experience, and qualifications. Specific ranges include:

• New York City Metro Area: $229,000 – $344,700
• Non‑Metro New York State & Washington State: $218,600 – $329,000

Sales roles include performance‑based incentive pay on top of base salary, with tiered rates based on quota attainment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Eligibility for Cisco restricted stock unit grants (vesting with continued employment).
• Paid time off: 10 holidays + 1 floating holiday, birthday day off, year‑end shutdown, and 4 wellness days.
• Vacation: 16 days for non‑exempt employees (accrued) or flexible unlimited vacation for exempt employees.
• 80 hours of sick leave per year, with carry‑forward.
• Optional 10 paid volunteer days per year.
• Annual bonuses for non‑sales roles; performance‑based incentive pay for sales roles.