Systems Architect - Healthcare

Join Cisco for the Systems Architect – Healthcare role.

Meet The Team

You’ll join a cross‑functional team covering healthcare customers in the German public sector. Reporting to the Senior SE Manager, you will work alongside Customer Systems Engineers and broader Cisco teams, driving innovation, solution adoption, and lasting value for sector thought leaders.

Your Impact

As a Portfolio Systems Architect (Public Sector), you’ll be a key technical advisor for the healthcare sector in Germany, accelerating digital transformation by designing innovative solutions that meet complex regulatory, privacy, and operational challenges—including secure telemedicine, IoMT, and critical clinical system resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture of Cisco’s networking, security, cloud, and automation portfolio for public‑sector healthcare, ensuring data privacy, regulatory compliance (GDPR, German healthcare laws), and medical‑grade infrastructure integration.
• Collaborate with account teams to develop customer‑focused strategies, generating new business and aligning technology solutions with business goals through workshops and industry events.
• Analyze customer environments and translate clinical and operational needs into secure, compliant Cisco architectures for systems such as EHR/EMR, PACS, and telemedicine.
• Present and demonstrate Cisco solutions, working with internal teams and external partners to deliver integrated, future‑ready solutions that highlight unique value for public‑sector organizations.
• Drive deal progression by mobilizing resources and accelerating the sales cycle while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and credibility through deep industry knowledge and technical expertise.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience as a Systems Engineer or similar technical role in the networking or IT industry.
• Demonstrated understanding of healthcare IT environments, including critical applications, medical device integration, and patient data privacy considerations.
• Strong expertise in Cisco networking (wireless, switching, routing), software‑defined networking (SDN), and automation.
• Proficiency with SASE architectures and cloud technologies (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS); experience designing secure, scalable hybrid environments.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, large‑scale projects involving multiple technologies and integration points.
• Fluent in German and English with excellent communication and presentation skills, able to influence technical and business audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with healthcare IT standards (HL7, FHIR) and regulatory frameworks (GDPR, local German data protection laws).
• Experience with telemedicine solutions, medical device security, and IoT in healthcare (IoMT).
• In‑depth knowledge of Cisco’s portfolio, strategic direction, and industry best practices.
• Cisco certifications (CCNP, CCDP, CCIE) highly desirable.
• Hands‑on experience with network automation and programmability (Python, APIs, infrastructure as code).
• Strong consultative sales skills, focusing on understanding customer needs, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
• Outstanding relationship‑building, organizational, and multitasking abilities.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era and beyond. With 40 years of innovation, we empower customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the digital footprint. Join us to collaborate with a global team, create meaningful solutions, and make a far‑reaching impact.”