Strategic AI Security Account Executive

Cisco Systems, Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 264,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Restricted stock units

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in the United States is seeking an experienced Enterprise Security Sales Executive to lead AI defense initiatives for large enterprises and secure critical AI transformations.

You will build executive relationships with CISOs, manage complex negotiations, and drive multi-faceted security engagements. As part of Cisco AI Defense, you will shape go-to-market strategies, collaborate with Engineering and Product teams, and guide threat-modeling narratives to deliver resilient,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of overall sales experience.
• 3+ years of experience dedicated specifically to selling security solutions.
• Experience selling network security solutions (e.g., Intrusion Detection, Firewall, VPN) or SaaS security offerings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the security transformation for enterprise customers by architecting resilient, AI-powered strategies.
• Cultivate executive-level relationships with CISOs and CTOs.
• Drive the full sales lifecycle for significant AI security engagements, from proposals to final deals.

Skills

Sales experience

Security solutions

Network security

SaaS security

Executive relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. in the United States is seeking an experienced Enterprise Security Sales Executive to lead AI defense initiatives for large enterprises and secure critical AI transformations.

You will build executive relationships with CISOs, manage complex negotiations, and drive multi-faceted security engagements. As part of Cisco AI Defense, you will shape go-to-market strategies, collaborate with Engineering and Product teams, and guide threat-modeling narratives to deliver resilient,