Solutions Engineer - Portfolio

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  • Location:
    North Sydney, Australia
  • Area of Interest
    Engineer - Pre Sales and Product Management
  • Job Type
    Professional
  • Technology Interest
    AI or Artificial Intelligence, Networking, Security
  • Job Id
    1450932

Solutions Engineer, Portfolio - Cisco Systems Australia Pty Ltd


Application Date Open from 9 Oct 2025 to 10 Nov 2025


Role Type - Full time


Location - Sydney, Australia



MEET THE TEAM

Our team is based in major cities across Australia! We’re looking for a Solutions Engineer to join us in Sydney, Australia. 



YOUR IMPACT

Do you want to be a trusted advisor that is an advocate for your customers? 


Become familiar with Cisco’s broad market leading portfolio and own technical presales engagements with our customers. 


Core responsibilities include: technical leadership in Australia/New Zealand Commercial territory accounts, territory planning, pre-sales deal support (incl. RFPs) across all Cisco technologies, partnering with account managers, technical specialists, sales specialists & customer experience (CX) teams, full customer lifecycle account engagement, share feedback with Cisco product teams, participate and present in team meetings and trainings, some travel both nationally and internationally for meetings and/or training where required.


At Cisco, we work hybrid! Many of our customer engagements are handled virtually via Webex or phone, some meetings may be face to face in your local city. 


If this sounds exciting, we encourage you to apply!



BACKGROUND FOR SUCCESS

Experience establishing collaborative relationships built on trust and dedication; developing those relationships at multiple levels within our customer and partners business for mutual success. 


  • 3+ years technical sales experience
  • Active Cisco or other networking vendor certifications eg. CCNP Enterprise
  • Clearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas, including strong executive communication and presentation skills both virtually and in person 
  • Working individually and as a member of a team
  • Strong understanding and hands on experience of networking concepts/technologies


ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS:

  • Security expertise & certifications. Cisco or other provider eg. ISC or EC Council
  • Understand the value of scripting, software and everything as a service
  • Strong aspiration to self-growth in global organization
  • Curiosity and eagerness to never stop learning
  • At ease with a fast-paced work environment


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - WE LOOK AFTER OUR PEOPLE


At Cisco, diversity lays at the core of our identity. Whether looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Cisco is the type of company where you can balance outstanding work with a fulfilling life. We offer phenomenal benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people are the right thing to do. 


  • Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
  • Generous number of vacation days each year
  • Embracing parenthood with robust parental leave 


Cisco is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action for all applicants and employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics other than the ability to do the job. 


#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.


Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.


We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter.  Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. 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 up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

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