Job Description

Job description
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Do you want to be a Trusted Advisor that is an advocate for your customers? You will look to develop the technical relationship with your customers every single day. Do you love technology? Then working as a Technical Solutions Architect at Cisco is the place for you. Come be a Collaborator, a Consultant and a forward-thinker.
With deep Campus and Branch Network infrastructure knowledge you will help customers across all segments to understand Cisco's Campus and Branch Network portfolio, map these to their business needs and build their network strategy. You will have a strong Campus and Branch Network knowledge set across SD-WAN, Routing, Switching, SDN, Automation and Wireless.

Who You'll Work With
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You will get the opportunity to work with some of our very best accounts across multiple sectors in India region as a Specialist Enterprise Networks Technical Solutions Architect


As a Cisco TSA you will be a part of a dynamic and creative team of technology influencers. Cisco SEs are vital members of the organization who develop technical solutions to assist our customers achieve their business outcomes through the use of Cisco's extensive technology portfolio. Industry leading development programs ensure you will become and remain a technical authority who is entrusted to guide and educate our customers towards building technical solutions that drive innovation within their companies.


You will join the strongest Systems Engineering team in the industry and peer with Account Managers, Product Sales Specialists and peer SEs and TSAs who are invested in your success.


At Cisco, we are crafting, implementing and securing the networks of the future and making amazing things happen every single day. We bring together the best minds to help our customers accelerate their businesses in a safe and scalable way, helping them lead their own industries.

Who You Are
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You are an expert Technical Solutions Architect with a solid background in Enterprise Networking Technologies. You will partner with our Account Manages, Product Specialists and Systems Engineer peers in a pre-sales technical role, promoting and showcasing Cisco solutions. You have broad industry knowledge and years of technology experience to aid in technical selling, explaining features and benefits to customers and crafting and configuring solutions and products to meet specific customer needs.


You will gain access to the palette of Cisco technologies and applications in a variety of vertical markets. In additional to technological proficiency and the ability for accelerated learning you know the latest, you have social, presentation, interpersonal and problem solving skills that evoke passion and confidence.

Required skills & abilities:
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• 12+ years of networking/telecommunications/wireless industry related experience as well as Cisco product experience or relevant experience in key competitor offerings in technology area.
• Pre-Sales experience required.
• Typically requires BS/BA (EE/CS) or equivalent.
• CCNP CCDP CCIE or similar vendor Certification Highly Regarded.
• Deep understanding of Branch and Campus connectivity technologies including SD-WAN, Wireless, Automation, Switching, Routing and Orchestration and Assurance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, and strong presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively and chip in as a team member.
• Strong analytical skills: ability to assess a problem and resolve with an effective course of action.

Why Cisco
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At Cisco, each person brings their unique talents to work as a team and make a difference.Yes, our technology changes the way the world works, lives, plays and learns, but our edge comes from our people.


We connect everything - people, process, data and things - and we use those connections to change our world for the better.We innovate everywhere - From launching a new era of networking that adapts, learns and protects, to building Cisco Services that accelerate businesses and business results.


Our technology powers entertainment, retail, healthcare, education and more - from Cities to your everyday devices.We benefit everyone - We do all of this while aiming for a culture that empowers every person to be the difference, at work and in our communities.



Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:



When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings. Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday, plus a day off for their birthday. Employees accrue up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year and have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues without tapping into their PTO. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community. Employees are also able to purchase company stock through our Employee Stock Purchase Program.


Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:


.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;


1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;


1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.


For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.