Systems Architect Job at Duo Security (Dusseldorf)

Systems Architect

Duo Security

Location:
Germany , Dusseldorf

Category:
Sales

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Description:

Systems Architects in Cisco are technical leads that advice and support Sales teams with pre-sales and technical knowledge. We are seeking a dynamic and technically proficient Networking Expert as part of our sales team to lead customer-facing workshops, proof of concept activities, and strategic engagements focused on Cisco networking products across wireless, switching and routing - managed on-prem or in the cloud. This role is ideal for someone who excels at translating complex network architectures into clear, actionable insights—empowering customers, partners, and internal teams through education and technical guidance. Successful candidate will work as a Systems Architect for accounts in the German Enterprise and Commercial market segment.

Job Responsibility:

Manage customer relationships at technical and sales levels
Provide technical, consultative and architectural sales support
Together with the Account Team develop and manage the technical account plan
Proactively generate new opportunities through customer meetings, events and seminars
Collaborate closely with key cross-functional teams across the Architecture Teams, Sales, Service and Engineering.
Participate in the creation of an overall (technical) account plan
Qualify Opportunities
Stay up-to-date on Cisco solutions, products and services
Analyze customer business problem and priorities in a technical context and be able to translate priorities into technical roadmaps
Define solution options and articulate the benefits of a Cisco solution
Understand business economics and trends of the industries and vertical markets in which the customer conduct business and reflect how Cisco solutions can add strategic value
Help plan for and move deals through the sales process by knowing how and when to engage the appropriate Cisco and partner tools and resource
Build relationships both within and outside of Cisco
establish credibility quickly by being the trusted advisor
Being able to handle a high-volume activity and having a sense-of-urgency mentality
Ability to travel as required

Requirements:

3+ years of experience in a technical role as Solutions Architect, Systems Engineer, or Sales Engineer
Strong technical background in Cisco Networking solutions (wireless, switching, routing)
Proficient in SASE frameworks and cloud architecture (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS)
Strong communication and presentation skills for technical audiences.
Excellent skills in relationship-building, presentation, organization, multitasking, and prioritization.
Excellent technical consulting skills, including ability to define trade-offs, ask probing questions, and incorporate Cisco solutions into a broader technology environment
Fluent in German and English (written and verbal)

Nice to have:

Typically requires BSc/MSc educational qualification or equivalent relevant working experience
Experienced in leading and designing complex large-scale projects with multiple integration points
Ability to think cross-architecture and link Cisco products and architectures to customer needs
Cisco certifications like CCNP, CCDP, CCIE or other Industry equivalents are beneficial
Understand networking industry trends, including new products and solutions
Understand competitive product and solution landscape
Strong customer interaction skills, open-minded, open communication
Strong team player: drive culture of collaboration for success
Creative ideas and the will to succeed in a complex environment
Curiosity and the desire to learn about new technologies and skills
Familiar with Overlay solutions (Fabric technologies - VXLAN/LISP/BGP/EVPN)
Strong "Get it done" attitude

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Job Posted:
January 26, 2026

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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