Solutions Engineer - Public Sector

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Kita, Kyoto, JPN
In-Office
Senior level
Cloud • Information Technology • Internet of Things • Professional Services • Software
The Role
Pre-sales Solutions Engineer covering public sector customers in West Japan. Collaborate with sales, partners, and cross-functional teams to design and propose Cisco Enterprise Networking and Security solutions, conduct PoCs and lab validation, prepare and deliver presentations, support implementations, and build long-term customer and partner relationships.
Summary Generated by Built In

関西・中四国のお客様を広くカバーしてビジネスを拡大するために活動する プリセールス SE チームです。

担当するエリアは官公庁、大学、病院などの公共を中心としたお客様全般となります。

<職務内容>

営業部門と協力しながら、本社開発部門・サービス部門・技術サポート部門との協業を推進し、技術面からビジネスに貢献します。

SEとして、担当するお客様、パートナー様と信頼関係を構築し、シスコの幅広い製品・ソリューション・サービスの提案を通してお客様の課題解決およびビジネス拡大に貢献するため以下のような技術営業活動を行います。

 ・お客様への直接およびパートナーを介した間接アプローチによる販売促進活動

 ・ビジネス戦略の立案・実行

 ・お客様の課題や技術要件の整理

 ・最適なシスコソリューションの検討と提案

 ・競合他社との差別化提案

 ・プレゼンテーションの資料作成およびプレゼンテーション

 ・実機デモおよびラボ検証作業の実施と報告

 ・商談に対して米国本社や他部門との協業

 ・技術的な問い合わせ対応および導入支援

 ・お客様・パートナーとの関係構築・維持

 ・パートナーとのソリューション検討・開発、技術支援

 ・担当技術領域は主にEnterprise Network,Securityを中心にカバー

<求められる能力>

・ソリューションエンジニア、システムエンジニア、プリセールスエンジニア、ネットワークエンジニア等としての5年以上の実務経験

・公共ビジネスを中心とした案件進捗管理の経験を有する方

・スピード感を持って、情熱的に仕事に取り組める方

・積極的に大きな目標に向かってチャレンジできる方

・変化を楽しみ、修正していく能力のある方

・責任を持って自分の仕事を完遂できる方

・社内外問わず方向性を共有、調整し、敬意をもってプロジェクトを遂行できる方

・リーダーシップをもってプロアクティブに活動できる方

・学ぶ意欲が強く、新しい技術に対しても積極的に自己研鑽に励める方

・お客様への直接およびパートナーを介した間接アプローチによる製品の販売促進の経験を有する方が望ましい。

・​言語要件:日本語(流暢・ネイティブレベル)、英語(基礎レベル)

・プログラミング能力があれば尚良

[The Business Entity]

West Japan SE team is looking for a high-caliber Solutions Engineer to cover Public Sector segment, including the Local Government, Education Bureau and hospitals.

Our high-touch pre-sales SE team for the West Japan account maximizes customer business value by delivering technical excellence and Cisco solutions. We address customer requirements through close collaboration with the sales team, business units, services, and other cross-functional teams.

[Role & Responsibilities]

A customer-focused technical sales professional who provides technical expertise and design/implementation guidance across the entire Cisco product portfolio.

As an SE, you take an architectural approach to demonstrate how Cisco solutions solve business challenges, while maintaining strong relationships with the customer's technical staff, aligned with their business goals.

・Define customer business problem in a technical context

・Take the lead on moving deals through the sales process by knowing how and when to engage the appropriate Cisco and partner tools and resources

・Refine and research technical requirements of the opportunity

・Define solution options and articulate the benefits of a Cisco solution

・Lead research of potential competitive offerings for the proposed solution

・Lead and develop PoC, leveraging resources such as demo labs, including presentation and documentation of test results

・Develop customer presentation materials

・Lead presentation of Cisco solutions to customer, including white-boarding and presentation of technical material

[Desired Skills]

  • Growth mindset and a proactive approach to new challenges.

  • 5+ years of experience as a Solution Engineer/ System Engineer/ Pre-sales Engineer/ Network Engineer etc.

  • Customer-centric mindset with a proactive approach to solution proposals, with strong business communication skills.

  • Strong collaboration and project management capabilities.

  • Proven ability to work effectively and lead cross-functional teams.

  • Language Requirements: Fluent in Japanese and basic proficiency in English.

  • Programming or scripting skills are a plus.

Why Cisco? 

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. 

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. 

Skills Required

  • 5+ years experience as Solution Engineer, System Engineer, Pre-sales Engineer, or Network Engineer
  • Experience managing public sector (government, education, hospitals) business opportunities/projects
  • Deep knowledge of Enterprise Network and Security solutions (Cisco)
  • Experience conducting PoC, lab validation, demo creation and reporting
  • Strong collaboration, project management, and cross-functional leadership skills
  • Fluent Japanese (native level) and basic English proficiency
  • Customer-facing sales promotion experience (direct and via partners)
  • Programming or scripting skills
  • Proactive, responsible, adaptable, and strong communicator able to share and align direction internally and externally

Cisco Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cisco and has not been reviewed or approved by Cisco.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as robust with multiple plan options and access to onsite/virtual LifeConnections Health Centers on major campuses. Company materials also highlight mental-health resources and comprehensive preventive care, supporting strong core medical benefits.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time away includes company‑wide recharge days, a paid birthday, a year‑end shutdown, and paid Critical Time Off for emergencies. Paid volunteer days further expand opportunities to step away and recharge.
  • Parental & Family Support Policies include a global minimum for paid parental leave for primary caregivers, caregiving concierge services, and on‑site children’s learning centers in select locations. In the U.S., family‑building support is consolidated under Carrot with a defined lifetime maximum, indicating structured assistance across fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy.

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