The position is central to accelerating partner transformation toward secure networking, platform-driven business models. It focuses on embedding AI and AIOps capabilities into partner solutions, enabling predictive operations, automation, and data-driven decision-making across customer environments. The role drives adoption through technical leadership, solution innovation, and strategic deal engagement, helping partners evolve into intelligent solution providers.
Key ResponsibilitiesCross-Architecture, AI & AIOps Leadership
Lead the design and execution of AI-enabled cross-architecture solutions across strategic partners
Integrate AIOps, observability, and automation into networking and security solutions to deliver predictive and self-healing capabilities
Establish and scale Centers of Excellence (CoEs) and partner practices
Enable partners to leverage Cisco platforms (e.g., AI infrastructure, observability, and security analytics) for data-driven outcomes
Strategic Customer & Partner Engagement
Act as the primary technical advisor on AI, AIOps, and cross-architecture solutions to partner leadership and customers
Engage CIOs, CTOs, and business leaders to align AI-driven solutions with enterprise transformation goals
Translate business challenges into intelligent, automated, and integrated architectures
Shape long-term roadmaps incorporating AI adoption, data strategy, and platform integration
Technical Sales & Deal Acceleration
Lead technical strategy for large, complex AI-led transformation deals
Architect solutions that combine AI infrastructure, AIOps platforms, and cross-architecture capabilities
Orchestrate cross-functional teams to deliver differentiated, outcome-driven proposals
Position Cisco’s AI and AIOps capabilities to outpace competitors and drive market differentiation
Demand Generation & Innovation
Identify and develop high-impact AI use cases across industries and partner ecosystems
Lead demonstrations showcasing real-time insights, automation, and business outcomes powered by AI
Build reusable frameworks for AI-driven cross-architecture solutions (e.g., smart operations, secure AI infrastructure, intelligent networks)
Deep expertise across Cisco architectures with strong understanding of AI, AIOps, and observability platforms
Experience in AI/ML-driven solutions, automation frameworks, or data-driven architectures
Proven ability to influence senior executives on AI transformation and technology strategy
Track record of leading complex, multi-architecture and AI-enabled engagements
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.
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Skills Required
- Deep expertise across Cisco architectures with strong understanding of AI, AIOps, and observability platforms
- Experience in AI/ML-driven solutions, automation frameworks, or data-driven architectures
- Proven ability to influence senior executives on AI transformation and technology strategy
- Track record of leading complex, multi-architecture and AI-enabled engagements
- Experience positioning platform-driven solutions and driving technical strategy for large transformation deals
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.
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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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What We Do
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.
