Senior Cyber Security Sales Specialist

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZAF
In-Office
Senior level
Information Technology • Business Intelligence • Consulting
The Role
Drives sales of security technology solutions by developing client relationships, identifying opportunities, creating account plans, conducting workshops and presentations, and achieving sales targets. Provides technical consultation, explains value propositions and costs, maintains forecasts and close plans, and collaborates with client managers, pre-sales architects, and internal teams. Requires advanced knowledge of security principles, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, security technologies, competitive strategies, and C-level selling.
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Make an impact with NTT DATA
Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA
As a Senior Security Technology Sales Specialist at NTT DATA, you will be an expert in security solutions, working directly with clients and internal teams to identify new business opportunities and deliver tailored solutions. Your day will involve engaging with clients to understand their unique needs, presenting value propositions and cost structures, and driving the sales process to achieve your security budget targets. As a Sales Specialist, you are also responsible for generating your own pipeline and opportunities within your assigned client base.
You'll play a vital role in developing and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing clients, conducting workshops, and delivering impactful presentations. Your expertise in security technology will enable you to support the closure of sales, address conceptual challenges, and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of our product and service offerings.
In this role, you'll collaborate closely with client managers, pre-sales architects, and other in-territory counterparts to design the best solutions for our clients. Your strong understanding of the competitive landscape and market strategies will help you penetrate new markets and contribute to the overall growth of our security business.
You'll be responsible for creating clear account plans, identifying client risks, and using sales methodologies to drive the sales process. Your ability to adapt quickly to new missions and deadlines, along with your client-centric approach to finding the best-fit solutions, will significantly impact achieving our sales goals.

To thrive in this role, you need to have:
  • An advanced understanding of security principles, concepts, and technologies, including NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and best practices in securing DATA and IT infrastructure.
  • An excellent understanding of the technical concepts of security solutions and the ability to provide technical consultation to customers.
  • Proven success in achieving and exceeding sales and financial goals.
  • Strong client relationship skills up to the C-level, with the ability to deliver engaging sales presentations.
  • The ability to maintain up-to-date, accurate sales forecasts and close plans.
  • Proficiency in team-selling approaches and collaboration with internal teams.
  • Knowledge of competitors and the ability to apply successful sales strategies.
  • Flexibility to adapt swiftly to new missions, urgent deadlines, and changing client needs.
  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical or sales field is preferred.
  • Industry/Vendor sales certifications required.

Workplace type:

On-site Working

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune

Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through

responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with

unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and

application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move

confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more

than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as

established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each

year in R&D.


Equal Opportunity Employer
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.


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Skills Required

  • Advanced understanding of security principles, concepts, technologies, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and IT infrastructure security
  • Technical consultation expertise regarding security solutions
  • Proven success achieving and exceeding sales and financial goals
  • Strong client relationship skills through the C-level
  • Ability to deliver engaging sales presentations
  • Ability to maintain accurate sales forecasts and close plans
  • Proficiency in team-selling and internal collaboration
  • Knowledge of competitors and successful sales strategies
  • Flexibility to adapt to new missions, deadlines, and client needs
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical or sales field
  • Industry or vendor sales certifications

NTT DATA Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NTT DATA and has not been reviewed or approved by NTT DATA.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Feedback suggests salary bands and grades are clearly defined, making ranges and promotion criteria easier to understand. Standardized HR processes provide visibility into levels across common delivery roles.
  • Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests the package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options with HSA/FSA eligibility. Global materials emphasize comprehensive insurance and wellbeing as baseline offerings across regions.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Flexible work options, including remote/hybrid arrangements, are highlighted as core benefits and can support work–life balance. Some delivery teams report more manageable hours than strategy consultancies, improving perceived value for time.

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The Company
HQ: Tokyo
55,092 Employees
Year Founded: 1988

What We Do

NTT DATA, Inc. is a trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We're committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. Our R&D investments help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity

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