Meet The Team

You’ll join a collaborative, cross-functional team covering Federal and Defense customers in the German public sector. Reporting to the Senior SE Manager, you will work alongside Customer Systems Engineers and broader Cisco teams. You will foster innovation, drive solution adoption, and deliver lasting value to customers who are often thought leaders within their sectors.

Your Impact

As a Portfolio Systems Architect (Public Sector), you’ll be a key technical advisor and architect for large Federal and Defense accounts in Germany. You’ll drive the adoption of Cisco’s latest portfolio—networking, security, (cloud), automation, and collaboration—by designing innovative solutions tailored to the unique challenges of the public sector. Acting as a trusted advisor, you’ll shape the technical strategy for your accounts, accelerate digital transformation, and ensure the highest value from Cisco’s offerings.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with Account Teams to develop and execute customer-centric strategies that align technology solutions to business goalsProactively identify and create new business opportunities through direct customer engagement, workshops, and industry eventsAnalyze customer environments and translate business drivers and technical requirements into tailored solution architecturesPresent and demonstrate Cisco’s latest solutions, articulating unique business value for public sector organizationsCollaborate closely with internal teams (Sales, Architecture, CX, Engineering, Services, …) and external partners to deliver integrated, future-ready solutionsFacilitate deal progression by mobilizing the right resources and accelerating the sales cycleMaintain deep knowledge of industry trends, emerging technologies, and the competitive landscape to advise customers and inform go-to-market strategiesBuild and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, establishing credibility through technical expertise and strategic insight.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience as a Systems Architect or similar technical role in the networking or IT industryStrong expertise in Cisco networking (wireless, switching, routing), software-defined networking (SDN), and automationProficiency with SASE architectures and cloud technologies (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS); experience designing secure, scalable hybrid environmentsDemonstrated success leading complex, large-scale projects involving multiple technologies and integration pointsFluent in German and English: excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence technical and business audiences

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)In-depth knowledge of Cisco’s portfolio, strategic direction, and industry best practicesCisco certifications (CCNP, CCDP, CCIE) highly desirableHands-on experience with network automation and programmability (e.g., Python, APIs, infrastructure as code)Strong consultative sales skills, with a focus on understanding customer needs, industry trends, and emerging technologiesOutstanding relationship-building, organizational, and multitasking abilities

Why Cisco? 

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.

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.