Systems Architect - Army/Defense Agencies/Special Forces

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  • Location:
    Washington, District of Columbia, US
  • Area of Interest
    Engineer - Pre Sales and Product Management
  • Compensation Range
    210000 USD - 264600 USD
  • Job Type
    Professional
  • Technology Interest
    Portfolio
  • Job Id
    1451430
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The application window is expected to close on:10/31/2025.


Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.


Candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to Washington, DC


Meet the Team

Join a high-impact, mission-focused team supporting the U.S. Army, Defense Agencies, and Special Forces community. We are at the forefront of driving Cisco’s technology strategy for Defense customers, leveraging deep technical expertise and collaborative partnerships to deliver mission-centric solutions across the Department of Defense market.



Your Impact

As a Technical Leader within our Army/Defense Agencies/Special Forces Operation, you will be pivotal in shaping and executing Cisco’s technology vision for the Defense vertical. You will architect innovative solutions tailored to unique mission outcomes, lead a cross-functional team, and build strategic relationships with key Defense stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to drive business growth, support high-stakes opportunities, and make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving market.



Influence overall vision, strategy, and execution of technology verticals within the Army, Defense Agencies, and Special Forces community

Architect and deliver mission-centric solutions focused on achieving customer mission outcomes

Lead and mentor the Cisco integrated team, building strategic relationships with stakeholders in the Defense vertical

Identify and develop new business opportunities aligned with organizational growth strategies

Align engineering strategy and investments to shape large deal proposals, driving customer loyalty and increased win rates

Lead engineering innovation by evolving capabilities that generate incremental demand


Minimum Qualifications



Undergraduate degree (or equivalent)

10–15 years of experience in customer-centric roles within IT, delivery, or pre-sales

Deep understanding of Defense strategies, mission challenges, and mission outcomes, with demonstrated ability to develop solutions-oriented technology strategies

Significant prior experience in requirements gathering and solution design within a Defense vertical

U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain a U.S. DoD security clearance


Preferred Qualifications



Proven leadership, collaboration, and team-building skills, with a record of successfully leading complex projects

Strong problem-solving, influencing, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills

Effective communicator with experience working at all management levels and with technical contributors

CCIE certification preferred

Willingness to travel 50–100%


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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.

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.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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