*Kubernetes extensive experience is required for this role.

What We Do

Isovalent, now part of Cisco, is the company founded by the creators of Cilium and eBPF. We build open-source software and enterprise solutions addressing networking, security, and observability needs for modern cloud-native infrastructure. Powered by flagship technologies, Cilium and Tetragon, our Isovalent Enterprise Platform is chosen by industry-leading global organizations for its innovative capabilities.

Meet the Team

Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where every team member is valued, respected, and empowered. At Isovalent, we believe every employee contributes to our success, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to join us in delivering exceptional products and services.

Role & Responsibilities

As a key part of our EMEA and APJ Sales Engineering team, you will:

• Drive in-depth discovery discussions with prospective customers to understand their environment and needs.
• Collaborate with Sales Engineering teammates to identify and implement enterprise sales best practices.
• Work with engineering and product teams to tailor offerings to specific customer needs.
• Execute Proof of Concept and Poof of Value activities to advance sales opportunities
• Help shape the culture and future of Isovalent’s sales engineering organization.
• Own and respond to RFIs & RFPs
• Drive Data Centre and Cloud designs for Kubernetes architectures based on customers requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical sales experience with infrastructure and enterprise software.
• Proven experience in Kubernetes operations, networking, the container ecosystem, and microservices. At least 4 years of experience.
• Demonstrable experience in bringing disruptive new technologies to market and growing an emerging market segment

Preferred Qualifications

• Fortune 500 customer-facing experience, preferably within Finance Services or Hi-Tech Vertical.
• Ability to inject qualification and discovery into the sales cycle beyond “interest” and/or “champion engagement.”
• Expertise with specific Cloud/Kubernetes environments or distributions (e.g., AWS, GCE/GKE, Azure, VMware VKS, OpenShift, Rancher).
• Expertise in cloud-native technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, Service Mesh, or KubeVirt.
• Experience with Network Security (WAFs, Firewalls, etc.).

Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences through presentations, white boarding, and written materials, while collaborating seamlessly within fast-paced, multi-functional teams.

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.