Duo Security

Duo Security

USPS IIoT Solutions Engineer - Federal Civilian Operations

Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$198k-$250kDetected 27 days ago
CybersecuritySalesNegotiationCustomer SupportSystems EngineeringCiscoSD-WANCommunicationCollaborationPublic Speaking

About the role

  • The application window is expected to close on: 06/25/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
  • Uses in-depth product knowledge to provide technical expertise to sales staff and the customer through sales presentations and product demonstrations.
  • Assists the sales staff in assessing potential application of company products to meet customer needs and may prepare detailed product specifications for the development and implementation of customer products/applications/solutions.

Responsibilities

  • You will collaborate with Cisco's product management and industry solutions teams to share active feedback and develop strategies tailored to the unique requirements of the DIB and large manufacturing facilities.
  • Provide expert technical and sales support to federal and national security stakeholders.
  • Perform high-impact technical presentations and develop strong interlock across internal Cisco functions.
  • Support and address critical projects and high-stakes situations, providing robust, secure solutions as needed.
  • Act as a subject matter expert (SME) on team activities, providing consultative support to other Systems Engineers on industrial networking and federal compliance.
  • Washington DC or surrounding area Job Description Summary Provides primarily pre-sales technical support for the development and implementation of complex products/applications/solutions.
  • May create detailed design and implementation specifications for complex products/applications/solutions.
  • May build a mini-application based on customer requirements to demonstrate feasibility of the application, often requiring rapid prototyping and/or product demo for client.
  • You will be at the forefront of building groundbreaking IoT solutions for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and large-scale manufacturing environments.
  • By leveraging our innovative IoT portfolio-including Industrial Networking, Security, and Cloud-you will help modernize critical infrastructure and drive technological advancements.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of Pre-Sales experience and related experience with Cisco products and services and/or relevant experience in key competitor offerings within the industrial domain.
  • In-depth knowledge and experience in at least one of these architectures: Data Center, Collaboration, Security, Router/Switch/Wireless, SD-WAN, Manufacturing and IIoT.
  • Experience in selling industrial networking, wireless, cloud, analytics, and security within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) or large-scale manufacturing sectors.
  • Incumbents matched to this job family must be on a sales incentive plan that is based on individual and/or team sales results (e.g., revenue, bookings, unit sales).

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Cisco and non-Cisco certifications (e.g., CCIE, CCNP, CCDE, DevNet).
  • Familiarity with competitive networking products (e.g., Moxa, Hirschmann, Fortinet, Cradlepoint).
  • Knowledge of relevant solution sets, product line specifications, performance criteria, and industrial applications.
  • Understanding of federal cybersecurity compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, CMMC) is highly desirable.
  • Excellent written, verbal communication, listening, negotiation, and presentation skills for effective consultative selling.
  • 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.

Skills

  • Data Center, Collaboration, Security, Router/Switch/Wireless, SD-WAN, Manufacturing and IIoT.

Compensation

  • Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $197,600.00 to $249,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada

Benefits

  • Company bonus and/or cash profit sharing alone are not considered sales incentive plans.
  • Incumbents on a combination of sales incentive and company bonus and/or cash profit sharing should also be matched here.
  • Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.
  • Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training.

Company info

  • $197,600.00 - $286,900.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
  • Cisconians power the future.
  • We make impact as a team, innovating fast and fearlessly to create meaningful solutions on a large scale.
  • The depth and breadth of our technology doesn't just benefit our customers - it also means limitless opportunities for us to experiment and learn.
  • We understand the power each of our unique backgrounds bring when we work together.
  • Because of that, we have a global network of thinkers, doers, experts, and curious creators who help one another do their life's best work.
  • You will be responsible for driving the sales motion by working closely with Cisco account teams, channel partners, and federal customers to champion the mission to protect, serve, and educate.
  • Join us and be part of a mission-critical team dedicated to excellence and national impact!

Visa & Work Authorization

  • government security clearance

This listing is sourced directly from Duo Security's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.