CyberSecurity Solutions Engineer - US Commercial

Cisco; West Midlands Combined Authority; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is transforming the security landscape. As part of a dynamic technical pre-sales team, you will play a crucial role in guiding customers through Cisco’s innovative security solutions. Your expertise will help shape the future of secure information access, empowering businesses to tackle their security challenges effectively. With a focus on collaboration and continuous learning, you will be supported in your professional growth while contributing to a culture that values diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about technology and customer experience, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in technical sales with 2 years in Security specialization.
• Proven success in managing high-value IT security projects.

Responsibilities

• Showcase Cisco security product solutions and set up demonstrations.
• Guide account teams in building solutions for customer security needs.

Skills

Technical Sales

Pre-sales

Security Specialization

Customer Experience

Networking

Education

BS/BA in EE/CS

Tools

Cisco Security Technologies

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

The application window is expected to close on May 23, 2025.

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Ideal candidate will be located in Boston, Massachusetts or the New England Region.

Please Note: This role is Home Office based; however, travel is required in the New England Region.

Meet the Team

You will be a 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, whether on-premises or in the cloud.

Our mission is simple: democratize security by making it easy and effective for everyone. We’re transforming security from the ground up by solving the world’s most pressing geopolitical challenge — safe, secure information access. We engineer our business to enable our customers to easily address their ever-evolving security challenges.

We believe that impactful work is rewarding and that our team is at its best when everyone feels empowered to bring their whole self to work. We hire for cultural contribution, not fit, and value diversity in background and thought to build high-impact teams.

We invest in growth and learning opportunities, encourage continuous learning, foster collaboration, and recognize hard work. We champion a healthy work-life balance and are committed to kindness.

Together, we build for the future by designing simple solutions for complex problems. That’s why we’re the most loved and trusted name in security.

Your Impact

You will provide guidance and assist Security Sellers and Account teams within the territory in a pre-sales technical role. Your responsibilities include showcasing Cisco security product solutions, setting up demonstrations, explaining features and benefits, and designing and configuring products to meet specific customer security needs. You will build relationships with key decision-makers, positioning Cisco security solutions effectively.

As a customer advisor, you’ll work with technology experts to craft architectures and configure products to meet customer needs. You’ll lead all technical aspects of pre-sales activities, position security solutions against competitors, develop and execute sales strategies, and articulate Cisco’s product and business strategies.

Your specific duties include:

• Serving as the subject matter expert in Cisco security solutions.
• Guiding account teams in building solutions to address customer security needs.
• Translating business requirements into technical solutions.
• Understanding and articulating Cisco’s security architecture and services.
• Creating, presenting, and documenting technical solutions.
• Performing high-level technical presentations for customers, partners, and prospects.
• Driving major account opportunities while allowing local teams to maintain long-term ownership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Passion for customer experience and enthusiasm for new technology.
• Minimum of 4 years in technical sales or pre-sales, with at least 2 years in Security specialization (Firewall/IPS, SIEM/XDR, NDR, EDR, SASE/SSE).
• Successful quota achievement.
• Proven success in managing and winning high-value IT security projects.
• Experience with low-layer IP networking and network security.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
• BS/BA in EE/CS or equivalent preferred.
• Commercial awareness and excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision.
• Experience with Cisco security technologies, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), AI, and industry certifications (CISSP, GIAC, etc.) is desirable.

#WeAreCisco

We celebrate diverse skills and perspectives, aiming to power an inclusive future. Our culture supports hybrid work, learning, and development. We foster belonging through employee resource groups and community involvement. Join us to help reimagine security and build a more inclusive future for all.