Cloud & AI Infrastructure Solutions Engineering Manager (SEM) - PS Federal Job a

Cloud & AI Infrastructure Solutions Engineering Manager (SEM) - PS Federal

Location: Eastern US preferred or USA

Area of Interest: Engineer - Pre Sales and Product Management

Compensation Range: 245200 USD - 298700 USD

Job Type: Professional

Job Id: 1433808

Note: Candidates who live in the Eastern time zone of the United States are strongly preferred and there are no relocation benefits available.

Posting will be removed 1/31/2025.

Security Requirement: The successful applicant will be performing work on US Government classified environments, and therefore, must be a U.S. Person (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee).

What You'll Do:

We are seeking an inspirational and innovative Senior Solutions Engineering Leader to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Solutions Engineering Leader - AI, you will be responsible for crafting our Cloud & AI solutions across the US Public Sector Federal business. You will lead a team of highly specialized Solutions Engineers engaging with our direct line of business to articulate Cisco's strategy, design & execute on our Full Stack Architecture in the AI Ready Data Center. This role requires extensive leadership experience, a deep understanding of Cloud + AI technologies, and a strong ability to communicate sophisticated technical concepts to a diverse audience.

Who You'll Work With:

The Cloud + AI Specialist team delivers one scalable strategy with local execution for data center customer transformation and growth. We are the worldwide go-to-market compute and data center networking engine bringing together market transitions and empowering sellers to fuel growth for customers and Cisco.

Who You Are:

• 5+ years directly running a technology pre-sales engineering organization and leading cross-functional teams.
• 10+ years in technology pre-sales engineering, preferably with a focus on AI, machine learning, data center + compute architectures or related fields.
• Validated knowledge of AI technology, including machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision.
• Ability to present and demonstrate Data Center Innovation in the space of AI to one of our largest customers - the US Government and supporting agencies.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to understand technical concepts and translate them into business value for clients.
• Engage with clients to understand their business challenges and needs related to AI.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, engineering, product development, channel and solutions partners and customer success, to align sales strategies and improve customer experiences.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Why Cisco?

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