Job Description: Cisco Solution Architect
Position Overview
We seek a seasoned Cisco Solution Architect to design and develop comprehensive solution frameworks for Cisco's product portfolio across enterprise clients in the US market.
Key Responsibilities
Solution Design & Architecture
- Architect end-to-end Cisco solutions spanning networking, security, collaboration, and data center technologies
- Develop reusable solution frameworks and reference architectures that accelerate client deployments
- Create technical design documentation including HLD/LLD, BOMs, and implementation roadmaps
- Validate solutions through proof-of-concept demonstrations and technical feasibility assessments
Technical Leadership
- Translate complex business requirements into scalable Cisco-based architectures
- Define integration patterns between Cisco products and third-party ecosystems
- Establish best practices and design standards for Cisco implementations
- Provide technical guidance to delivery teams during implementation phases
Client Engagement
- Lead solution workshops and discovery sessions with enterprise stakeholders
- Present architectural recommendations to C-level executives and technical teams
- Respond to RFPs/RFIs with technical solution proposals
- Serve as trusted technical advisor throughout the sales cycle
Required Qualifications
- 15+ years in enterprise networking/infrastructure with 5+ years focused on Cisco technologies
- Current CCIE or equivalent expert-level Cisco certification (CCNP minimum)
- Deep expertise across Cisco portfolios: routing/switching, ACI, SD-WAN, security (Firepower, ISE, SSE, XDR), collaboration (Webex, CUCM)
- Proven track record designing solutions for Fortune 500 or large enterprise environments
- Strong understanding of cloud architectures (AWS, Azure) and hybrid integration patterns
- Excellent communication skills with ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Cisco DevNet and infrastructure-as-code approaches
- Background in pre-sales or solution consulting roles
- Industry certifications: TOGAF, ITIL, or cloud certifications
- Experience with VMware, security frameworks, and application modernization
