Technical Marketing Engineering Technical Leader

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