3 days ago
Hounslow, United KingdomEntry Level
Responsibilities
- Lead technical discovery sessions with customer engineering teams, CTOs, and network managers.
- Design architectures spanning AI infrastructure, enterprise networking, cyber defense, and cloud collaboration.
- Build and deliver live demonstrations and Proofs of Concept showcasing Cisco technology.
- Partner with Account Managers on technical proposals, RFPs, and business cases.
- Run whiteboard sessions and technology workshops explaining complex architectures.
- Develop technical capability through degree modules, Cisco certifications, technical rotations, customer briefings, and a capstone dissertation project.
Requirements
- Currently studying for or holding A-Levels, BTEC National, or equivalent qualifications, with at least 120 UCAS points.
- Minimum GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English Language and Mathematics.
- Must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme.
- A STEM background is preferred.
- Interest in technology, experimentation, technical communication, architectural problem-solving, customer advising, troubleshooting, curiosity, and coachability are preferred.
Benefits
- Three-year permanent full-time employment programme beginning in September 2027.
- Fully funded BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions Professional degree apprenticeship.
- Competitive salary from Day 1 and Cisco certifications, including CCNA.
- Hybrid working based at Bedfont Lakes in Feltham/London.
- Dedicated apprentice manager, senior systems engineer mentors, buddies, and an apprentice cohort.
- Tailored technical rotations across virtual engineering, enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, cloud and AI networking, and partner engineering.
- Expected transition into a permanent Solutions Engineer role after graduation.
Categories
Solutions Engineering
About Cisco
Cisco designs and sells networking, security, and collaboration platforms for enterprises, service providers, and governments, spanning routers and switches, Wi‑Fi, firewalls, zero‑trust, observability, and cloud-managed IT (Meraki) plus Webex. Its business model mixes hardware, software subscriptions, and support/consulting services. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Cisco is a public company traded on Nasdaq and serves customers across data centers, campuses, and service provider networks.