Technical Account Manager | ThousandEyes Federal

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Austin, TX, USA
Hybrid
128K-242K Annually
Senior level
Cloud • Software
We deliver visibility from switch to SaaS and everything in between—so you can deliver flawless digital experiences.
The Role
Provide proactive, named technical support for premium FedRAMP accounts: troubleshoot and escalate incidents, optimize customer systems, manage escalations and projects, engage cross-functionally with sales and engineering, and deliver excellent customer experience while maintaining FedRAMP compliance.
Summary Generated by Built In
The application window is expected to close on: 08/07/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received .
Note: As part of this role, you will be responsible for maintaining services in a FedRAMP-compliant environment and must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen). This position may perform work that the U.S. government has specified can only be performed by a U.S. citizen on U.S. soil.
Meet the Team
The ThousandEyes Technical Account Manager (TAM) team serves as the strategic bridge between our cutting-edge network intelligence platform and our customers' most critical digital initiatives. We function as trusted advisors, proactively guiding global enterprises through complex technical landscapes to ensure they derive maximum value from our solutions. Our team thrives on a culture of collaborative problem-solving, where curiosity is celebrated and deep technical expertise is shared freely across the group. We are incredibly excited to welcome a new member who is passionate about delivering exceptional customer outcomes and thrives in an environment that values innovation and high-touch partnership.
Your Impact
As a ThousandEyes Technical Account Manager, you will serve as the primary advocate for your assigned accounts, orchestrating technical success and driving long-term platform adoption. You will analyze complex network performance data to provide actionable insights, transforming technical roadblocks into strategic business opportunities. By partnering with Engineering, Sales, product, and Customer Success teams, you will lead periodic business reviews and technical health check-ins to ensure our solutions align with evolving infrastructure goals and drive measurable value realization. Your work directly impacts customer retention and satisfaction, positioning you as a vital pillar in the continued growth and market influence of ThousandEyes.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in a customer-facing technical role, such as Technical Account Management, Solutions Engineering, or Professional Services.
  • Demonstrated expertise in networking protocols, including TCP/IP, BGP, DNS, and HTTP/HTTPS.
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting Software as a Service (SaaS) applications and cloud-native architecture.
  • Experience managing a portfolio of enterprise-level accounts with a focus on technical delivery and adoption.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for executive-level stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment while managing multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
  • Strong analytical mindset with a passion for data-driven storytelling and proactive problem-solving.
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities and the ability to influence internal product roadmaps based on customer feedback.
  • A proactive, growth-oriented attitude that prioritizes continuous learning and team collaboration.

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.
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.
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
The starting salary range posted for this position is $128,100.00 to $168,200.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
  • 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
  • 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
  • Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
  • Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
  • 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
  • Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
  • Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. 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 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$158,200.00 - $241,700.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$140,600.00 - $241,800.00
* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

Skills Required

  • 6-8+ years support experience in Technical Support, Solutions Engineering, Customer Success, or technical customer-facing organization
  • 6-8+ years working directly with customers within a technology company
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
  • Expert understanding of network and application protocols
  • Cisco/Juniper certifications (CCNA, DevNet, JNCP)
  • Experience with Cloud/SaaS software products
  • Strong understanding of ISP, CDN, and cloud service provider networks
  • Strong understanding of web technologies and VoIP applications
  • Hands-on experience with hypervisors (KVM, VMware, Hyper-V, VirtualBox)
  • Hands-on experience with container administration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Knowledge of at least one programming language; JavaScript and Python are a plus
  • Working knowledge of security, authentication, permissions, SSO
  • Experience administering Linux-based operating systems
  • Ability to handle critical cases after hours as needed
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation skills, and leadership presence
  • Strong time and project management skills; ability to manage many projects concurrently

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Cisco ThousandEyes Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare offerings include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options with mental‑health resources and an EAP, described across Cisco’s global well‑being programs. Being part of Cisco also brings access to resources like LifeConnections health centers in select hubs.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time away is described as generous, with company‑wide “Days for Me,” paid volunteer time (Time2Give), an end‑of‑year shutdown, and, for many U.S. roles, non‑accrued vacation. ThousandEyes’ and Cisco’s career pages consistently highlight these programs as part of a balanced approach to work and life.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity programs are emphasized through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and share‑based awards as standard elements of total rewards. Business‑unit and Cisco materials present stock ownership as broadly accessible rather than limited to a narrow group.

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The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
1,100 Employees
Year Founded: 2010

What We Do

Cisco ThousandEyes is a Digital Experience Assurance platform that empowers organizations to deliver flawless digital experiences across every network – even the ones they don’t own. Powered by AI and an unmatched set of cloud, internet and enterprise network telemetry data, ThousandEyes enables IT teams to proactively detect, diagnose, and remediate issues – before they impact end- user experiences. ThousandEyes is deeply integrated across the entire Cisco technology portfolio and beyond, helping customers deploy at scale while also delivering AI-powered assurance insights within Cisco’s leading Networking, Security, Collaboration, and Observability portfolios.

Why Work With Us

Thousand eyes it a quickly growing company with great opportunities. We empower enterprises to see, understand, and improve digital experiences for their customers and employees. We value professional development, and work with team members to achieve their career goals.

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