Senior Services Sales Executive - Security

Lenovo; North Carolina; On-site; USD 215,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus and/or commission

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Lenovo is seeking a highly skilled Senior Solutions Services Sales Specialist to drive the growth of Lenovo Security Services. This position focuses on designing, positioning, and validating security solutions, acting as a bridge between sales, customers, and technical delivery.

The candidate must possess deep cybersecurity expertise and strong customer-facing skills, supported by a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields and at least 10 years of experience.

The base salary is between $215,000 and $230,000 with additional benefits. Remote or hybrid working models are available.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security solutions, or technical presales roles.
• Proven experience supporting enterprise customers with security architectures and managed services.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the sales technical lead in Lenovo's Security Service offering.
• Partner with account executives and channel partners to support opportunity development.
• Design and present tailored security solutions leveraging AI technologies.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Customer-facing skills

Solution design

Technical presales experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Security solutions

SentinelOne

Absolute

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Solutions Services Sales Specialist in our Software business to support the growth of Lenovo Security Services offering, delivered in partnership with Microsoft, Absolute, and SentinelOne. Lenovo Security Services combines device-rooted security, expert-led services, and an AI-enhanced global SOC into a unified, end-to-end offering, underpinned by the Lenovo Cyber Resiliency Framework.

This role is a critical bridge between sales, customers, and technical delivery focused on designing, positioning, and validating Lenovo Security Services underpinned by the Cyber Resiliency Framework. You will work closely with account executives, channel partners, and customers to translate complex security requirements into scalable, outcome-driven solutions. The ideal candidate combines deep cybersecurity expertise with strong customer-facing skills and experience supporting both direct and channel-driven sales motions.

This role offers the flexibility to be home-based anywhere in the U.S. If you're near our Chicago or Raleigh offices, we follow a friendly hybrid model with three days a week in the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the sales technical lead in the sales process for Lenovo's Security Service offering. Each Sales manager carries a Security Service quota.
• Partner with account executives and channel partners (including distributors and Managed Service Providers) to support opportunity development and closure.
• Conduct discovery sessions to assess customer security posture, risks, and requirements.
• Design and present tailored Security solutions leveraging AI-powered technologies and managed services.
• Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and proof-of-value engagements in collaboration with Microsoft, Absolute or SentinelOne and our MSPs.
• Act as a trusted advisor to customers, articulating how AI-driven security can mitigate modern threats.
• Support RFP/RFI responses and contribute to solution architecture documentation.
• Enable and train channel partners on Lenovo's cybersecurity solutions and value propositions.
• Provide feedback to product and services teams based on customer and partner insights.
• Stay current on emerging cybersecurity threats, AI-driven attack vectors, and industry trends.

What You’ll Be Supporting

• Lenovo Security Services
• 24/7 global threat monitoring and response
• Proactive threat hunting and incident response
• Endpoint, network, and cloud security integration
• Scalable, managed service delivery models

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security solutions, or technical presales roles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting enterprise customers with security architectures and managed services.
• Strong understanding of endpoint, network, and cloud security concepts.
• Experience working with or selling solutions from providers such as Microsoft, SentinelOne, Absolute, or similar.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into business-focused solutions and outcomes.
• Hands‑on experience with managed security services (MSSP) or Security Operations Center (SOC) environments.
• Familiarity with AI-driven security technologies, threat detection, and automation.
• Experience working in a channel ecosystem, including distributors and Managed Service Providers (MSPs).
• Cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, Security+, Microsoft Security certifications).
• Experience supporting RFP/RFI responses and creating solution architectures.
• Knowledge of global security frameworks, compliance standards, and risk management practices.

Salary: The base salary budgeted range for this position is 215-230K. Individuals may also be considered for bonus and/or commission. Lenovo’s various benefits can be found at www.lenovobenefits.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.