Global Head of Security Solutions Engineering

Cisco; New York (NY); On-site; USD 321,000 - 407,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco is seeking a highly technical, executive-level leader to guide the Principal and Distinguished Security Solutions Engineers, shaping the future of Secure Networking and cross-architecture strategies. You will drive the technical agenda at the intersection of innovation and business strategy across Cisco’s global security footprint.

You will partner with BU leadership, influence product roadmaps, and mentor elite architects while delivering measurable impact through global collaboration and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading highly impactful, global technical sales teams.
• Ability to lead Principal/Distinguished SEs autonomously, drive innovation and evangelize next generation technologies.
• Deep Cyber Security Expertise across SASE, Hybrid Mesh Firewall, Identity, SIEM/SOAR, AI Security.
• Ability to lead deeply technical, consultative discussions with industry leaders before large audiences.
• Strategic and Analytical acumen with ability to drive continuous improvement amid ambiguity.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Product, Finance, HR, and Engineering to drive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Technical Orchestration: translate business goals into a concrete cross-architecture roadmap.
• Technical Governance & Influence: ensure insights influence product features and GTM roadmaps.
• Incubation & Innovation: lead strategy for emerging secure networking and cross-architecture technologies.
• Mentorship of Elite Talent: foster learning and excellence within the team.
• Thought Leadership & Executive Presence: engage with executive customers and industry groups.
• Operational Rigor: manage headcount, budget, and resources.

Skills

10+ years leadership

Lead senior technologists

Cyber security expertise

Technical governance

Strategic & analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BA/BS in Engineering or CS

Job description

Cisco is seeking a highly technical, executive-level leader to guide the Principal and Distinguished Security Solutions Engineers, shaping the future of Secure Networking and cross-architecture strategies. You will drive the technical agenda at the intersection of innovation and business strategy across Cisco’s global security footprint.

You will partner with BU leadership, influence product roadmaps, and mentor elite architects while delivering measurable impact through global collaboration and