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Customer Experience Customer Success Specialist (Onboarding)

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Cisco

Feb 19, 2025

Applications are closed

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Customer Relations
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Raleigh

Requirements

  • Minimum Qualifications:
  • Outstanding customer service and time management skills with the ability to multi-task.
  • Detailed knowledge of SaaS products and strong networking skills.
  • 1-2 years of experience in technical consulting or direct customer interfacing roles.
  • At least 1 year of experience with Cisco products such as Cisco Umbrella and Cisco Secure Access.
  • Demonstrated experience in delivering consultative sessions and interactive technical presentations.
  • Ability to provide best practice recommendations for Cisco Umbrella and Secure Access dashboards.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Solid background in the SaaS space.
  • Cisco technical certifications: CCNA / CCNP / CCDP / CCIE or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of basic office network environments and security measures.
  • Knowledge of common network protocols including TCP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP, FTP, and SMTP.
  • BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience.
  • 3+ years in customer-facing support, professional services, implementation, or client service roles.
  • Experience with Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Debian-based Linux Distributions, and VMWare ESX/ESXi.
  • Ability to master new technologies and processes quickly.
  • Detailed understanding of the technical fundamentals of aligned technology/specialization areas.

Responsibilities

  • Lead customer onboarding of multiple security products, leveraging additional resources as needed.
  • Engage with sales, customers, partners, and pre-sales engineers to verify customers' requirements and expectations for deploying Cisco Secure Access and Cisco Umbrella.
  • Serve as the main technical point of contact for customers during the onboarding phase and early implementation.
  • Identify, recommend, and oversee improvements for gaps in customer adoption.
  • Deeply understand customer business goals, outcomes, and operational maturity, acting as a customer and people champion.
  • Help accelerate customer lifecycle to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Provide customer insights based on best practices for architecture, implementation, adoption, and migrations.
  • Collaborate across internal and external teams for effective technical implementation decisions.
  • Identify upsell opportunities and work with the Cisco account team.
  • Orchestrate projects aimed at improving team processes and performance.
  • Assist junior team members with technical and functional direction.

FAQs

What is the application deadline for the Customer Experience Customer Success Specialist position?

The application window is expected to close on March 10th, 2025, but it may close earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Is this a remote position?

This is a US-based role and may involve remote work, but it is likely in a hybrid format due to the nature of the customers we will be working with.

What are the minimum qualifications required for this role?

The minimum qualifications include outstanding customer service and time management skills, detailed knowledge of SaaS products, 1-2 years of experience in technical consulting or direct customer interfacing roles, and at least 1 year of experience with Cisco products such as Cisco Umbrella and Cisco Secure Access.

What are the preferred qualifications for this position?

Preferred qualifications include a solid background in the SaaS space, Cisco technical certifications (CCNA / CCNP / CCDP / CCIE or equivalent), knowledge of office network environments, familiarity with common network protocols, a BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience, and 3+ years in customer-facing support or implementation roles.

What will my primary responsibilities be as an Onboarding Customer Success Specialist?

As an Onboarding Customer Success Specialist, your responsibilities will include leading customer onboarding, engaging with sales and customers, serving as a technical point of contact, identifying improvements in customer adoption, and collaborating with various teams for effective technical implementation.

Will I have the opportunity to work with junior team members?

Yes, you will assist junior team members with technical and functional direction.

Are there opportunities for career development within the company?

Yes, Cisco encourages learning and development at every stage, allowing employees to explore various career paths and unlock their potential.

What is the company culture like at Cisco?

Cisco fosters an inclusive culture that celebrates diverse backgrounds, encourages collaboration through employee resource organizations, and supports volunteering, allowing employees to connect and make a difference in their communities.

What types of technologies will I be working with in this role?

You will work with Cisco Secure Access and Cisco Umbrella, as well as common network protocols and various operating systems such as Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, and Linux distributions.

Is previous experience with Cisco products mandatory?

Yes, at least 1 year of experience with Cisco products such as Cisco Umbrella and Cisco Secure Access is required for this role.

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Mission & Purpose

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) enables people to make powerful connections--whether in business, education, philanthropy, or creativity. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create the Internet solutions that make networks possible--providing easy access to information anywhere, at any time. Cisco was founded in 1984 by a small group of computer scientists from Stanford University. Since the company's inception, Cisco engineers have been leaders in the development of Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking technologies. Today, with more than 71,000 employees worldwide, this tradition of innovation continues with industry-leading products and solutions in the company's core development areas of routing and switching, as well as in advanced technologies such as home networking, IP telephony, optical networking, security, storage area networking, and wireless technology. In addition to its products, Cisco provides a broad range of service offerings, including technical support and advanced services. Cisco sells its products and services, both directly through its own sales force as well as through its channel partners, to large enterprises, commercial businesses, service providers, and consumers.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

    Our high-performance culture rewards innovation, collaboration and achievement.

  • Employee stock purchase program

    Purchase Cisco stock at a discount to invest in your financial future and the company's (up to 10% of your salary).

  • Employee discount programs

  • Flexible work practices

  • Generous paid time off + holidays