Responsibilities
- strengthen Cisco's position across Campus Switching, Routing, Wireless, Security, and Cloud-managed solutions by conducting in-depth competitor research and comparisons with Tier 1 vendors across campus networking
- perform hands-on competitive testing and validation on Cisco platforms versus multi-vendor alternatives, and analyze industry trends and emerging technologies to guide product strategy
- In collaboration with Product Management, Engineering, UX, CX, and Sales, you will define customer needs and influence product roadmaps
- you will participate in architectural reviews and provide strategic recommendations based on competitive insights, validate early product concepts with customers, and advocate for their requirements throughout the product lifecycle
- you will develop technical content including whitepapers, playbooks, test reports, demos, benchmark studies, deployment guides, and sales materials
- you will deliver technical training globally through webinars, workshops, recorded sessions, and events, and represent Cisco at major industry events such as CiscoLive, GSX, and partner conferences
- you will provide technical leadership and escalation support for strategic competitive opportunities via the Cisco Global Win Center
- you will lead technical discussions with customers and partners to educate on Cisco architectures and guide network design, serving as a trusted expert on competitor capabilities and market positioning
Requirements
- Bachelors + 8 years related experience, OR Masters + 6 years, OR PhD + 2 year
- Strong foundational expertise in enterprise networking-including switching, routing, wireless, and network security fundamentals
- Hands-on experience with production network designs and/or multi-vendor campus infrastructures
- Demonstrated ability to perform technical research, competitive analysis, or solution testing
- Strong presentation, communication, and technical writing skills
- Proficiency with content development tools (PowerPoint, Word, Camtasia, or similar)
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Travel up to ~10%
Preferred
- CCIE-level expertise strongly preferred
- Experience with network policy, identity solutions, and campus network automation or management platforms
- Familiarity with Spirent Test Center, IXIA BreakingPoint, or similar test/validation tools
- Experience with Meraki, Cisco Catalyst Center, or multi-vendor cloud management platforms
- Prior experience in Technical Marketing, Sales Engineering, Customer Experience, or Product Management
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
- paid parental leave
- short and long-term disability coverage
- basic life insurance
- 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
Milpitas, CA, United States of America
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