At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead digital transformation for government and defence, shaping future tech solutions.
- Company: Join a leading tech firm driving innovation in the public sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, extensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Engage with top executives and navigate complex challenges in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of technology, influencing national infrastructure and making a real difference.
- Qualifications: 15+ years in technical leadership with expertise in multi-domain architectures.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a senior-level Solutions Engineer to serve as the primary advisor to our most critical Central Government and Defence accounts. This is not a standard sales role; it is an executive-level partnership, you will be the technical architect behind the digital transformation of critical national infrastructure, bridging the gap between high-level policy and complex, multi-domain technology execution. If you have 15+ years of experience in high-stakes environments and are looking to define the future of technology in the public sector, this is your next challenge.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Impact Executive Advisory: Act as a peer to CTOs and CIOs within Government and major defence integrators. Influence long‑term technology road‑maps and align Cisco’s innovation pipeline with national business outcomes.
- Architectural Leadership: Orchestrate complex, multi‑domain architectures that solve for security, scalability, and mission‑critical reliability.
- Transformation Catalyst: Lead large‑scale program transformations, moving beyond individual product sales to deliver holistic, high‑value solutions that address unique government and defence challenges.
- Competitive Positioning: Define and execute the strategy to displace legacy competition, positioning Cisco as the essential foundation for the customer’s future.
- Strategic Bid Consulting: Serve as the lead technical consultant for multi‑million‑pound strategic bids, ensuring technical solutions are intrinsically linked to long‑term customer success.
- Thought Leadership: Provide authoritative insights on emerging technology trends, influencing both the customer’s internal strategy and Cisco’s internal product development (BEs).
- Cross‑Functional Orchestration: Work with internal engineering, sales, and services teams to ensure a unified, high‑impact delivery model.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, translating high‑level business objectives into actionable, secure, and future‑proof technical requirements.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: 15+ years of progressive experience in senior/executive technical leadership, architectural design, or CTO/CIO-level advisory roles.
- Domain Expertise: Deep, hands‑on knowledge of multi‑domain architectures (Networking, Security, Cloud, Collaboration) and their application in complex, regulated environments.
- Executive Presence: Proven track record of engaging, influencing, and building long‑term trust with C‑suite and executive-level stakeholders.
- Sector Knowledge: Demonstrated experience navigating the unique requirements, compliance standards, and competitive landscape of the UK Public Sector and Defence industries.
- Collaboration: Strong experience of working with cross‑functional teams through large‑scale, high‑impact digital transformations.
- Education: A relevant degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business Administration (or equivalent professional experience).
- Background Check: Candidate must be willing to undergo public sector related background checks.
Government Technology Solutions Advisor employer: 624 Cisco International Limited
Cisco International Limited is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, making it an ideal place for a Senior Product Solutions Architect. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a vibrant environment. Located in a hub of technological advancement, Cisco offers competitive benefits and a supportive atmosphere that empowers you to make a meaningful impact in the networking and AI insights space.
Contact Details:
624 Cisco International Limited Recruitment Team
