System Architect The System Architect is a customer-focused technical sales professional providing high-level technical support and guidance. Collaborating with the Account Team, the SA recommends and develops customer solution offerings. Your Impact Serve designated Finance Sector accounts, primarily large customers, driving adoption of Ciscou2019s solutions and shaping technical account strategy. Provide architectural expertise across Ciscou2019s portfolio, leveraging technical specialization and networking knowledge. Identify and qualify business opportunities through customer engagement and educational initiatives. Collaborate with Architecture, Sales, Services, and Engineering teams to deliver comprehensive solutions. Develop and communicate technical account plans and solution options aligned with customer business challenges. Understand industry trends and customer economics to demonstrate Ciscou2019s financial and strategic value. Facilitate deal progression by engaging appropriate Cisco and partner resources. Build strong internal and external relationships, establishing credibility through expertise. Minimum Qualifications 3 years as Solutions Architect or Systems Engineer. Knowledge of Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and data protection laws (e.g., GDPR). Strong understanding of customer business models and financial pain points. Advanced knowledge of Cisco vision and technology. Experience leading complex, large-scale projects with multiple integrations. Proficient in German and English (spoken and written). Preferred Qualifications Bacheloru2019s or Masteru2019s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience. Good knowledge of Ciscou2019s portfolio and strategy. Cisco certifications (CCNP, CCDP, CCIE) beneficial. Understanding of customer business drivers and network platform technical acumen. Awareness of networking industry trends and new solutions. Advanced expertise in Core Networking, AI Cloud, and security technologies. Excellent technical consulting skills, including trade-off analysis and solution integration. Why Cisco? At Cisco, weu2019re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era u2013 and beyond. Weu2019ve 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 youu2019ll 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. Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.