Meet the Team
You will be part of an outstanding technical pre-sales team in our Global Security Sales Organization (GSSO), responsible for driving the success of Cisco’s Security Portfolio and focusing on protecting Customer Application Environments across on-prem and cloud platforms. Our mission is to democratize security by making it easy and effective for everyone.
Your Impact
As a key player in the team, you will have the opportunity to influence the security landscape by crafting tailored solutions that address specific customer needs. This role offers the excitement of working with cutting-edge technology and the fulfillment of building long-lasting relationships with customers. You will:
Provide guidance and assist account teams in building solutions to address specific customer security needs.
Understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Create, present, and document technical solutions to customers, partners, and prospects.
Lead technical consulting and upper-level management presentations.
Drive major account opportunities while enabling local account teams to maintain long-term ownership.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 7 years of technical sales or pre-sales experience with 4+ years in Security specialization in Network Security and technologies including NGFW/NGIPS, Network Analytics, Content & Cloud Security (i.e. Email, Web, Anti-Spam, DNS security, CASB, SASE, SSE), Advanced Threat Solutions and Endpoint Security.
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
Proven track record of successful quota achievement.
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, technologies, and best practices.
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP are preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
Commercial awareness and strong communication skills.
Highly motivated self-starter who excels without day-to-day management.
Experience with Cisco security technologies and programming languages such as UNIX shell, Perl, or C.
Willingness to travel and work from a home office.
At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 7 years technical sales or pre-sales experience with 4+ years in Security specialization (Network Security and technologies including NGFW/NGIPS, Network Analytics, Content & Cloud Security, Advanced Threat Solutions, Endpoint Security).
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Proven track record of successful quota achievement.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, technologies, and best practices.
- Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP.
- Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Commercial awareness and strong communication skills.
- Highly motivated self-starter who excels without day-to-day management.
- Experience with Cisco security technologies and programming languages such as UNIX shell, Perl, or C.
- Willingness to travel and work from a home office.
Cisco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cisco and has not been reviewed or approved by Cisco.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental health support via an EAP, and access to on-site or virtual health centers indicate robust healthcare offerings. Wellness programs, fitness resources, and specialized services further reinforce coverage depth.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, a global minimum for paid parental leave, and unique programs like company-wide recharge days and paid volunteer time expand time-away options. Additional offerings such as Critical Time Off and adoption assistance add flexibility for life events.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Restricted stock units and a discounted employee stock purchase plan are meaningful elements of total compensation. The prominence of equity can materially augment overall pay packages alongside salary and bonuses.
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What We Do
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.
