SYSTEMS ARCHITECT - US COMMERCIAL - KANSAS CITY 1401558

What You’ll DoDo 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 Systems Engineer at Cisco will be like a kid in a candy store. Come be a Collaborator, a Consultant and a Visionary. You can be the Superhero that helps fix stuff!Who You’ll Work WithThe US Commercial vision is transforming business through the power of people and technology. Our Organization is focused on the US Mid-Market, the 5th largest economy in the world, with a broad portfolio of small, medium and large customers across all vertical markets with the exception of public sector. US Commercial has grown consistently over the past 26quarters with the support of a diverse set of partners and ecosystem. US Commercial has an incredible culture built upon FocusedExecution, TechnicalExcellence, Collaboration and Fun!Who You AreYou are an experienced Systems Engineer (SE) with a strong network, collaboration, unified access, security and datacenter\virtualization background. You will partner with our Account Executives in a pre-sales technical role, showcasing network product solutions. You have industry knowledge and years of technology experience to aid in technical selling, explaining features and benefits to customers-and designing and configuring products to meet specific customer needs.In this role you will gain access to the broad palette of Cisco technologies and applications in a variety of vertical markets. In additional to technological aptitude and the ability to learn quickly and know the latest, you have interpersonal, presentation and problem-solving skills that evoke passion and confidence.Required skills & abilities:5+ years of networking\telecommunications\datacenter 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 or similar vendor Certification Required.Strong understanding of Collaboration, Security, SDN, server and desktop virtualization is also highly desirable.Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, and strong presentation skills.Ability to work effectively and contribute as a team member.Strong problem-solving skills: ability to assess a problem and determine an effective course of action.Why Cisco#WeAreCisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference powering an inclusive future for all.We embrace digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses. Some may think we’re “old” (36 years strong) and only about hardware, but we’re also a software company. And a security company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protects. No other company can do what we do – you can’t put us in a box!But “Digital Transformation” is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.)Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, bold steps, and take difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward.So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us!Location:Offsite, Topeka, Kansas, USArea of InterestSales - ProductCompensation Range151800 USD - 205300 USD Job TypeProfessionalTechnology InterestCloud and Data Center, Networking, SecurityJob Id1401558