Associate Solutions Engineer CSAP📣 Job Ad

About the Associate Solutions Engineer Role

Cisco is offering potential job opportunities through the Cisco Sales Associates Program (CSAP). This 12-month global accelerator is designed to develop high-potential individuals into technical sales professionals. The program is based in the Bedfont Lakes Hub, with a subsequent role in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Program Structure and Development

The CSAP program follows a model of Education, Exposure, and Experience. The initial phase involves immersive Bootcamp training and foundational technical skill development. This is followed by three rotational assignments to gain real-world technical sales experience. The program emphasizes experiential growth, with learning occurring through coached, real-world practice within a cohort of peers.

AI-First Mandate and Career Progression

A significant component of the program is the AI-First Mandate. As an Associate Solutions Engineer (ASE), participants will build strong AI skills by utilizing advanced learning platforms and artificial intelligence to design technical solutions and enhance strategic decision-making. High-performers have the opportunity to validate their skills through quarterly competency checkpoints and potentially fast-track into further technical roles before the program concludes. Upon successful completion of the 12-month program in Bedfont Lakes, participants will transition into a Solutions Engineer role within the Global Virtual Engineering (GVE) team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The GVE team is a technical presales organization focused on providing software and Solutions Engineering services to customers, partners, and internal sales teams, involving the discovery, demonstration, and design of solutions for complex customer challenges.

Team Collaboration and Learning

Training takes place in Bedfont Lakes alongside a diverse cohort of peers, fostering professional networking. The hub-based environment provides a setting for skill mastery through AI customer simulations and mentored on-the-job activities. Associates will collaborate with Cisco Associate Sales Representatives to deliver technical solutions that achieve business outcomes. Expertise will be expanded across Collaboration, Security, Networking, and Cloud. Learning is supported by industry experts, dedicated coaches, and a mentor who is a CSAP alumnus. Participants will work towards earning industry-standard certifications.

Minimum Qualifications

• A technical degree (Engineering, CS, STEM) or a non-traditional background with demonstrable technical curiosity (*, home lab, certification, side project) and the ability to simplify complexity.
• Fluency in both English and Arabic.
• Legal authorization to work in the country of hire without company sponsorship.
• Willingness to relocate to Bedfont Lakes (London) for the 12-month training period.

Preferred Qualifications

• An AI-native mindset with high learning agility, passion for networking and software (Java/Python), and an interest in using AI for engineering process automation and innovation.
• High emotional intelligence, with the ability to navigate a matrix organization, influence stakeholders, and collaborate effectively within a cohort.
• Analytical resilience, with the capacity to maintain focus and creativity when solving technical challenges or translating complex requirements into business value.
• Confident communication skills, capable of explaining complex technologies to diverse audiences.