Strategic Cybersecurity Solutions Sales Leader

Cognizant; Tigard, Portland (OR, OR); On-site; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Cyber Security Solutions Sales Specialist to drive revenue growth across leading cybersecurity platforms and services, including network, cloud, identity, data protection, and security operations.

The Specialist will partner with CIS sales teams to identify opportunities, craft differentiated cybersecurity solutions, and pursue complex deals with innovative models. This role requires deep security expertise and strong client advisory skills.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of overall experience with 10+ years in cybersecurity solutions, service sales, program management, or solution-centric presales.
• Proven ability to articulate integrated value propositions combining services, platforms, and outcomes.
• Hands-on experience in security consulting, professional services, and managed security services.
• Strong background in SIEM/XDR/SOAR, network security and SASE, cloud security, endpoint security, and IAM.

Responsibilities

• Drive cybersecurity revenue growth and pipeline generation across industries and accounts.
• Own end-to-end pursuit lifecycle: qualification, solutioning, proposal, and closure.
• Develop and execute industry- and account-specific growth strategies (Scale Deep & Scale Up).
• Partner with account teams to identify, solution, and close cybersecurity opportunities across existing and new accounts.

Skills

Cybersecurity sales

Value proposition articulation

Engagement with CXO

Presales solutioning

Security architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Palo Alto Networks

Zscaler

CrowdStrike

Wiz

SailPoint

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Cyber Security Solutions Sales Specialist to drive revenue growth across leading cybersecurity platforms and services, including network, cloud, identity, data protection, and security operations.

The Specialist will partner with CIS sales teams to identify opportunities, craft differentiated cybersecurity solutions, and pursue complex deals with innovative models. This role requires deep security expertise and strong client advisory skills.