Cyber Security Consultant

Gulf Business Machines (GBM); Muscat; On-site; OMR 23,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

GBM Oman is seeking a Cyber Security Sales Consultant to lead technical sales of cyber security solutions and collaborate with client CISOs to shape end-to-end security architectures. You will work with GBM account managers to grow the pipeline, deliver forecasts, and guide proposal strategy across security domains.

The role demands strong certifications (CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP) and extensive cloud/security tooling knowledge, with a focus on enterprise customers and SOC services in Oman.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in selling Cyber Security solutions.
• 5+ years of experience in Cyber security architecture.
• Architecture Professional (CISSP-ISSAP).
• CISSP certification holder required (or active).
• SANS/GIAC certifications such as GDSA welcomed.
• CCIE Security or advanced vendor certifications (NSE8/PCNSE/CCSE) preferred.
• Cloud security certifications (CCSK/CCSP/AWS/Azure) advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of NGIPS/NGFW/WAF and related security tools.
• Familiarity with ISO27001, NIST and COBIT standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical sales of GBM's cyber security solutions in Oman.
• Engage with CISOs and security teams to build the security architecture.
• Develop and grow cyber security pipeline with account managers.
• Provide sales forecasts, pipeline reviews and reporting.
• Define high-level target network security architecture for risk mitigation and performance.
• Govern security architecture from end devices to transport network touchpoints.
• Respond to RFIs/RFPs and drive SOC sales initiatives.
• Identify new cyber security technology initiatives and conduct proof of concept.
• Maintain competitor awareness and support customer-centric proposals.
• Contribute to GBM's cyber security practice strategy.

Skills

Cyber sales

Security architecture

CISSP-ISSAP

CISSP

GDSA

CCIE Security

NSE8

PCNSE

CCSE

CCSP

CCSK

AWS Security

Azure Security

NGIPS

NGFW

WAF

DLP

EDR

SIEM

SOAR

NTA

ISO27001

NIST

Education

CISSP-ISSAP

CISSP

GDSA

CCIE Security

Tools

NGIPS

NGFW

WAF

DLP

EDR

SIEM

SOAR

NTA

Job description

The Cyber Security Sales Consultant will be responsible to lead the Technical sales of GBM's Cyber security solutions in Oman. This role is critical in helping produce an end-to-end and integrated security architecture for enterprise customers

Job Description

• Establish and maintain good working relationships with customer’s CISO and Information Security Teams.
• Work with GBM account managers to develop, maintain and grow Cyber Security pipeline.
• Provide sales reporting, pipeline reviews, and sales forecasts to management team.
• Responsible for the definition of a high-level target network security architecture which offers the best solution for risk mitigation, performance, economics, and customer experience.
• Technical architectural governance of the security architecture from end devices (servers, hosts, user equipment etc.) extending to all the transport network touch points.
• Responding to customer RFls and RFQs.
• Lead the development of SOC (Security Operations Center) Sales and services.
• Responsible for new Cyber Security technology initiatives such as awareness sessions, technology evaluation, selection & competitive analysis.
• Maintain standards and competitor awareness to identify and support proposals that meet customer objectives and business requirements
• Take part in the definition of the Strategy for cyber security practice. This includes justification through analysis, SWOT, proof of concept, business case, interactions with vendors and security practice leaders within GBM.
• Spearheading appropriate solution delivery teams to ensure the business benefit is realized for the proposed design and architecture.

Skill

• 3+ years of experience in selling Cyber Security solutions role
• 5+ years of experience in the Cyber security Architecture
• Architecture Professional (CISSP-ISSAP)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• SANS-related certifications such as GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA)
• CCIE Security, Fortinet NSE8 / PaloAlto PCNSE / Checkpoint CCSE
• Cloud Security Certifications (CCSK, CCSP, AWS Certified Security, AWS Certified
• Solutions Architect, MS Azure Security Engineer)
• Solid understanding of various security tools such as NGIPS, NGFW, WAF, Load balancers, Proxy, ATP, DNS Security, DDOS Solutions, SSL VA, Tapping Solutions, DLP , EDR, SIEM, SOAR, NTA,
• Thorough understanding of relevant industry security standards and protocols including ISO27001 and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST); Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies (COBIT)

Core Competencies

• Technology Proficiency and knowledge
• Business knowledge
• Presentation and Communications
• Passion for Business
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Quality and process driven
• Social Media Engagement (LinkedIn/Twitter/Instagram etc)

HSE Requirements

• Collaborate with HSE teams to implement safety controls, manage hazardous materials, and mitigate impacts.
• Promote a culture of safety within engineering teams, ensuring that all projects prioritize the well-being of employees and the environment.
• Reports on progress/issues to HSE focal point
• Provide administrative support to the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) department. Maintain and organize HSE documentation, including records of incidents, audits, and training sessions.
• Support HSE focal point for all types of emergencies

About GBM Oman

GBM Oman is a 100% Omani-owned company with more than 35 years of experience. Originally formed with a team of 3 - today, we have grown to more than 113 highly skilled professionals from 13 countries of which more than 45% are Omanis. We have nurtured partnerships with the world’s leading technology companies & invested in a talented, skilled workforce to implement solutions that cater to our customer-specific, complex & diverse business needs. Drawing on three decades of knowledge and success, GBM Oman has an exceptional depth of experience in managing Enterprise and Mission Critical systems. Today we have more than 250 customers in public and private sectors across a wide range of verticals such as Government, Oil & Gas, Security & Defense, Banking & Financial Services, Health, Education, Media, and logistics. Located in Muscat, Al Qurum most prestigious business district-, equipped home to consultants, services, technical, sales and after-sales support teams, providing round-the-clock support and services to our customers .

GBM Oman is a 100% Omani-owned company with more than 35 years of experience. Originally formed with a team of 3 - today, we have grown to more than 113 highly skilled professionals from 13 countries of which more than 45% are Omanis. We have nurtured partnerships with the world’s leading technology companies & invested in a talented, skilled workforce to implement solutions that cater to our customer-specific, complex & diverse business needs. Drawing on three decades of knowledge and success, GBM Oman has an exceptional depth of experience in managing Enterprise and Mission Critical systems. Today we have more than 250 customers in public and private sectors across a wide range of verticals such as Government, Oil & Gas, Security & Defense, Banking & Financial Services, Health, Education, Media, and logistics. Located in Muscat, Al Qurum most prestigious business district-, equipped home to consultants, services, technical, sales and after-sales support teams, providing round-the-clock support and services to our customers .