The Cybersecurity Solutions Engineer’s prime responsibility is to provide technical sales support and recommendations to internal and external customers on the Cisco Security Solutions Portfolio. The successful candidate will have wide-ranging knowledge and experience across the information security domain. Through a consultative approach, the Cybersecurity Solutions Engineer will be expected to articulate the benefits of the Cisco Security Platform and integrated Architecture across Hybrid Cloud Transformation, Trusted Access, Security Operations and IoT. The role holder will be an excellent communicator and adept in having business and technical conversations at various levels with customers, partners and internal team members.
Key Responsibilities- Technical Expertise
Demonstrate a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, industry trends, and best practices. Use your knowledge to clearly convey the value and capabilities of our cybersecurity solutions to potential customers. It should be wide-ranging across technology stacks including networking, cloud, and application infrastructures as well as having a good understanding of the cybersecurity vendor landscape.
- Solution Presentations
Collaborating with the sales team to deliver compelling presentations and demonstrations of our cybersecurity offerings. Tailor your presentations to address the specific needs and challenges faced by our diverse customers, ensuring that our solutions align with their requirements.
- Relationship Building
Establishing deep relationships with prospective customers, including key partners and decision-makers. Actively listen to their concerns, understand their goals, and provide personalised solutions that promote diversity and inclusivity within their cybersecurity strategies.
- Requirements Gathering
Conducting detailed assessments of customer needs, challenges, and existing cybersecurity frameworks. Work closely with customers to identify areas for improvement, highlight potential risks, and propose tailored solutions that address their specific requirements.
- Teamwork
Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and marketing, to provide input on product development, market trends, and customer feedback. Contribute to a culture of diversity and inclusion within our organization, promoting equal opportunities for all.
Who you areMinimum qualifications include:
- Excellent understanding of cybersecurity concepts, technologies, and best practices
- Consistent track record in a pre-sales or technical sales role within the cybersecurity industry
- Industry certifications such as SABSA, CISSP, CCSP etc and/or a Cisco CCIE Security will be very highly regarded
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field is highly preferred
- Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically
- Proven ability to build and nurture collaborative relationships
- Hands-on expertise with next-generation firewalls (NGFW), VPN technologies, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), SASE, and security management platforms.
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, and cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
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Skills Required
- Excellent understanding of cybersecurity concepts, technologies, and best practices
- Consistent track record in a pre-sales or technical sales role within the cybersecurity industry
- Industry certifications (SABSA, CISSP, CCSP) or Cisco CCIE Security
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
- Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Proven ability to build and nurture collaborative relationships
- Hands-on expertise with next-generation firewalls (NGFW), VPN technologies, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), SASE, and security management platforms
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, and cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as robust with multiple plan options and access to onsite/virtual LifeConnections Health Centers on major campuses. Company materials also highlight mental-health resources and comprehensive preventive care, supporting strong core medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away includes company‑wide recharge days, a paid birthday, a year‑end shutdown, and paid Critical Time Off for emergencies. Paid volunteer days further expand opportunities to step away and recharge.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include a global minimum for paid parental leave for primary caregivers, caregiving concierge services, and on‑site children’s learning centers in select locations. In the U.S., family‑building support is consolidated under Carrot with a defined lifetime maximum, indicating structured assistance across fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy.
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