Director, Technical Marketing Engineering - Enterprise Networking & Security

Cisco Systems

  • San Jose, CA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Application window is expected to close on Sept. 15, 2025.Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.Meet the TeamCisco's Enterprise Networking business unit is seeking a senior leader to lead all aspects of the Technical Marketing Engineering (TME) team passionate about Catalyst Switching and secure campus architecture. This team comprises highly skilled TMEs located across multiple global sites, responsible for crafting go-to-market strategies, developing technical assets, and driving customer adoption. In this role, you will partner closely with colleagues in Product Management, Engineering, Sales, and Marketing to turn innovation into impactful results on a global scale.Your ImpactAs Director of Technical Marketing Engineering, you'll build the technical vision and go-to-market strategy for Cisco's enterprise switching and security convergence. Your leadership will be instrumental in scaling product adoption, enabling field success, influencing roadmap, and amplifying Cisco's thought leadership in AI-powered networking, secure segmentation, and sustainable infrastructure. You'll mentor a team of technical leaders and elevate Cisco's competitive advantage through compelling technical storytelling and global engagement.Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and execution of technical marketing strategy for Catalyst switching, SD-Access, segmentation, and security-integrated architectures
  • Build and lead a globally distributed TME team with strong emphasis on innovation, operational excellence, and people development
  • Drive creation of technical content (demos, guides, white papers, sessions) that enable sales teams and educate customers
  • Partner with Product Management and Engineering to influence roadmap through field insights, customer feedback, and strategic use cases
  • Represent Cisco at industry events, analyst briefings, and strategic customer engagements
  • Align with Sales and CX to drive customer adoption, resolve technical blockers, and support complex deal cycles
  • Mentor Principal and Senior Technical Leaders, driving talent development and succession planning
Minimum Qualifications
  • Demonstrated ability in technical marketing, product management, engineering, or pre-sales leadership roles
  • Deep understanding of enterprise networking (e.g., Catalyst 9K, SD-Access, DNA Center) and security (e.g., ISE, segmentation, SASE)
  • Proven success leading technical go-to-market strategy and scaling global enablement programs
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree or MBA is a plus
  • CCIE, CISSP, or equivalent technical certifications
  • Experience engaging with industry analysts and delivering keynote-level presentations
  • Familiarity with AI, observability, and sustainability trends in enterprise infrastructure
  • Background in influencing standards bodies or driving thought leadership at the industry level
At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put - we power the future.Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.U.S. employees have to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco's flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco's Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

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