Technical Marketing Engineer

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

The Campus Connectivity and Competitive Technical Marketing team is seeking driven, motivated individuals who are passionate about technology and even more passionate about achieving success. This role sits at the intersection of various networking and application technologies, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to Cisco's competitive edge in the marketplace.

As a Competitive Technical Marketing Engineer, you will:

• Conduct vendor analysis to research and assess competitors' offerings and capabilities, providing valuable insights to internal teams.
• Perform hands-on competitive testing of Tier 1 Campus Switching and Routing vendors, comparing their solutions to Cisco's products like Catalyst 9000 Series Switching, Catalyst 8000 Series Routing, and Meraki Cloud.
• Create content for Cisco's competitive knowledge base, including presentations, whitepapers, playbooks, and technical demos.
• Conduct solution testing, from feature-level assessments to architecture and solution-level evaluations.
• Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering teams to provide strategic and tactical input for shaping the next generation of products.
• Design and deliver training programs, including webinars, onsite presentations, and demos, and represent Cisco at events like Cisco GSX, CiscoLive, and Sales Roadshows.
• Offer escalation support for critical competitive sales opportunities to the Cisco Global Win Center.

• Bachelors + 7 years of related experience, or Masters + 4 years of related experience, or PhD + 1 year of related experience
• Strong foundation in networking with hands-on expertise in switching, routing, and wireless technologies.
• Proficiency in content development tools such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Camtasia.
• CCNP-level expertise (CCIE track highly desirable).

• Experience working with production networks, especially in switching, routing, Identity Policy, and Network Management solutions.
• Familiarity with multi-vendor Campus Network solutions.
• Knowledge of industry network testing tools like Spirent Test Center or IXIA BreakingPoint.
• Approximately 10% travel availability.
• Ability to work independently while making a significant impact.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and public speaking experience.

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