DoD Cyber Defense Account Executive (Remote)

020 Cisco Systems, Inc.; Herndon (VA); Remote; USD 269,000 - 361,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a seasoned federal security solutions professional to join our team. You will help identify, enable, and implement strategies that strengthen the posture of DoD agencies, delivering IL-compliant security solutions.

You will collaborate with engineers, field teams, and executive sponsors to drive outcomes in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment, with travel up to 40% for customer briefings and a commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance at time of application, or eligibility.
• Minimum 6 years military operational service or 4+ years DoD software/IT sales.
• Experience delivering briefings to military officers or SES leaders.
• Knowledge of military command structures and DoD workflows.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience as noted above.

Responsibilities

• Lead in ambiguity by setting vision and influencing outcomes across stakeholders.
• Identify, enable, and implement strategies to strengthen agency cybersecurity posture.
• Collaborate with engineers and external partners to deliver IL-compliant security solutions.
• Navigate restricted markets and drive mission-focused opportunities.

Skills

Military operational experience

DoD command structures

Briefings to military officers

Travel up to 40%

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Equivalent practical experience (4+ years military/technical sales)

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a seasoned federal security solutions professional to join our team. You will help identify, enable, and implement strategies that strengthen the posture of DoD agencies, delivering IL-compliant security solutions.

You will collaborate with engineers, field teams, and executive sponsors to drive outcomes in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment, with travel up to 40% for customer briefings and a commitment to excellence.