The EMEA Cisco SASE team drives sales of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architectures by partnering with enterprises to rethink their network access in the era of Cloud, SaaS, and AI.
Our work directly fuels Cisco’s leadership in redefining Branch Routing, Security, and Application delivery on a global scale. We are a highly collaborative, dynamic, and inclusive group that values teamwork, integrity, and a customer-first approach to ensure everyone wins. You will be at the forefront of cutting-edge network transformation, shaping the future of enterprise connectivity while enjoying an encouraging culture that celebrates collective success.
Your ImpactServe as the trusted technical advisor for EMEA customers to drive the adoption of Cisco's SASE, SDWAN, and SSE solutions. Develop multi-year strategic plans and cross-architecture frameworks to align Cisco’s portfolio with our customers' core business objectives. Lead technical demonstrations, architectural workshops, and proof-of-value executions to influence senior executives and technical decision-makers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management and engineering, to spur innovation and shape future product development based on market needs. Empower our partner ecosystem by facilitating technical sales enablement and joint sales calls to expand market share and increase net new customers.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of related technical experience, a Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience, or a PhD with 3+ years of experience.
- Demonstrated professional experience in the design, installation, and maintenance of Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN).
- Applied technical experience with SASE and security technology components and architectures.
- Documented experience implementing security protocols as they apply to network infrastructure and enterprise security architectures.
- Professional experience working with Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS) deployment models.
- 5+ years of experience as a Technical Sales Architect (TSA) or Solutions Engineer, successfully leading technical sales cycles.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to senior executives and diverse audiences.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address technical and sales-related challenges in a timely, effective manner.
- Experience in cross-functional leadership, mentoring virtual teams, and building organizational capabilities within a technical sales environment.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 8+ years related technical experience, Master's with 6+ years, or PhD with 3+ years.
- Demonstrated experience designing, installing, and maintaining LAN and WAN infrastructures.
- Applied technical experience with SASE and security technology components and architectures.
- Documented experience implementing security protocols for network infrastructure and enterprise security architectures.
- Professional experience working with IaaS and SaaS deployment models.
- 5+ years as a Technical Sales Architect or Solutions Engineer leading technical sales cycles.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for presenting complex technical concepts to senior executives and diverse audiences.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address technical and sales challenges.
- Experience in cross-functional leadership, mentoring virtual teams, and building organizational capabilities within a technical sales environment.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental health support via an EAP, and access to on-site or virtual health centers indicate robust healthcare offerings. Wellness programs, fitness resources, and specialized services further reinforce coverage depth.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, a global minimum for paid parental leave, and unique programs like company-wide recharge days and paid volunteer time expand time-away options. Additional offerings such as Critical Time Off and adoption assistance add flexibility for life events.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Restricted stock units and a discounted employee stock purchase plan are meaningful elements of total compensation. The prominence of equity can materially augment overall pay packages alongside salary and bonuses.
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Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) enables people to make powerful connections--whether in business, education, philanthropy, or creativity. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create the Internet solutions that make networks possible--providing easy access to information anywhere, at any time. Cisco was founded in 1984 by a small group of computer scientists from Stanford University. Since the company's inception, Cisco engineers have been leaders in the development of Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking technologies. Today, with more than 71,000 employees worldwide, this tradition of innovation continues with industry-leading products and solutions in the company's core development areas of routing and switching, as well as in advanced technologies such as home networking, IP telephony, optical networking, security, storage area networking, and wireless technology. In addition to its products, Cisco provides a broad range of service offerings, including technical support and advanced services. Cisco sells its products and services, both directly through its own sales force as well as through its channel partners, to large enterprises, commercial businesses, service providers, and consumers.
