Solutions Engineer - Cyber Security

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. As a key player, you will influence the security landscape by crafting tailored solutions that address specific customer needs, working with ground breaking technology and building long-lasting relationships.

Must Have

• Minimum of 5 years of technical sales or pre-sales experience
• 3+ 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
• Consistent track record of successful quota achievement
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity concepts, technologies, and standard practices

Good to Have

• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
• Commercial awareness and good communication skills
• Highly motivated self-starter who excels without day-to-day management
• Experience with Cisco security technologies
• Experience with programming languages such as UNIX shell, Perl, or C
• Willingness to travel and work from a home office
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP

Perks & Benefits

• Benefits designed to support every aspect of your life
• Support for your well-being
• Support for your time away
• Support for your family

Job Description

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 ground breaking technology and the fulfillment of building long-lasting relationships with customers.

You will:

• Provide mentorship and assist account teams in building solutions to address specific customer security needs.
• Understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Build, present, and detail 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 5 years of technical sales or pre-sales experience with 3+ 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), Sophisticated Threat Solutions and Endpoint Security.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Consistent track record of successful quota achievement.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity concepts, technologies, and standard processes.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP are preferred.

Preferred Qualification

• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Commercial awareness and good 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.

Why Cisco?

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.

We are Cisco

At Cisco, bold ideas, revolutionary innovations, and courageous thinking thrive.

• Work with impact

Be at the forefront of what's next, powering the future for our customers and the world.

• Limitless opportunities

Learn and growth with our depth and breadth of technology, resources, and industry experts.

• Benefits & perks

Our benefits are designed to support every aspect of your life: from your well-being to your time away to your family.

A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.