Head of Global Security Solutions Engineering

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

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. seeks a highly technical, senior leader to guide the global technical cohort of Principal and Distinguished Security Solutions Engineers, shaping security strategy and evangelizing across industries.

You will partner with BU leadership to translate business goals into cross-architecture roadmaps, influence product features, and drive GTM initiatives. This role requires 10+ years leading technical sales teams and deep cybersecurity expertise.

Qualifications

• Lead highly technical, global sales teams and influence product strategy.
• Ability to engage with executives and customers at the C-suite level.
• Deep cybersecurity expertise across enterprise, cloud, and SIEM/SOAR.

Responsibilities

• Define technical initiatives and cross-architecture roadmaps.
• Influence product roadmaps based on field insights.
• Lead incubation of secure networking and cross-architecture tech.
• Mentor elite engineers and evangelize Cisco solutions.
• Drive executive-level engagement and external thought leadership.
• Manage headcount and budget alignment with opportunities.

Skills

Global technical sales leadership

Executive influence

Cybersecurity expertise

Public speaking & thought leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BA/BS in Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. seeks a highly technical, senior leader to guide the global technical cohort of Principal and Distinguished Security Solutions Engineers, shaping security strategy and evangelizing across industries.

You will partner with BU leadership to translate business goals into cross-architecture roadmaps, influence product features, and drive GTM initiatives. This role requires 10+ years leading technical sales teams and deep cybersecurity expertise.