Infrastructure and Security Technologist

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Infrastructure and Security Technologist

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+ Location:San Jose, California, US
+ Alternate LocationWest coast preferred but open to all US remote locations
+ Area of InterestMarketing and Communications
+ Compensation Range196000 USD - 247000 USD
+ Job TypeProfessional
+ Technology InterestSecurity
+ Job Id1445377

The application window is expected to close on: 10/29/25.

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

In this role, you will lead cross functional and cross organizational teams to plan and deliver strategic initiatives.

The Global Security Technologist acts as a linchpin between our technical product groups and the market's needs.

Equipped with a deep understanding of the space and a strong focus on being a Technology Evangelist for solutions, this role combines technical expertise, communication flair, and a solution-oriented approach.

The Global Security Technologist will collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, and Product Marketing to formulate a strategy in alignment with Sales, aimed at generating Security pipeline, accelerating the 'Land and Expand' sales process and building compelling programs and content for Industry events.

**Your Impact**

ABM Programs and Content Strategy: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop strategy for a compelling set of programs and content tailored for High Touch ABM campaigns for the technical buyers.

**Content Creation & Messaging:**

+ Collaborate with subject matter experts in the Security Business Group and other business groups at Cisco to build solution centric collateral to differentiate Cisco in specific segments and solution areas.
+ Design, curate, and deliver modules for high touch programs suitable for both virtual and in-person delivery.
+ Develop compelling and detailed virtual storyboards that delineate the sequence, visual representation, and key content of security solutions demos for Industry Events and keynotes.
+ Work with subject matter experts to create compelling and interactive demos that showcase our thought leadership platforms, along with the uniqueness of our new and existing solutions.

Incorporate real-world scenarios and use-cases ensure relatability and clarity.

**Vendor Management & Collaboration:**

+ Engage with industry vendors and partners to scale our Account Based Marketing initiatives.
+ Stay in sync with internal product and engineering teams, ensuring marketing strategies align with product evolutions.
+ Data Management Analysis Platform Integration:
+ Partner with data specialists to ensure our programs are measurable and integrated with CRM, sales, and other marketing systems.
+ Partner with data specialists to curate account data, focusing on insights related to target CISOs and security practitioners.
+ Extract actionable intelligence from campaign analytics to refine content and ABM tactics.
+ Field Engagement & Relationship Building:
+ Build industry engagement platforms to create awareness in the technical community.
+ Represent the company at security events, both promoting our solutions and understanding market demands.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Certifications in network security are highly recommended.
+ 10+ years in a technical role with 7+ years dedicated to security.

A proven track record in product and Marketing communication is essential.
+ Proven ability to deliver compelling product demos and technical workshops tailored to customer use cases
+ Knowledge of AI workloads and their infrastructure requirements (compute, storage, networking, GPUs, etc.).
+ Proficiency with digital tools for content creation, video production, and online collaboration.
+ Excellent communication and presentation skills for practitioners and non-technical audiences.
+ Familiarity and hands-on experience with one or more of the following security solutions: Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler, Illumio, Guardicore, Vectra, Aviatrix, and VMware NSX.
+ Proven ability to design and deliver technical talks, in-person or virtual.
+ Ability to storyboard complex technical concepts into value-driven, customer-centric narratives.
+ Organized and detail-oriented, with a high level of integrity and reliability.
+ Collaboration skills to work closely with technical pre-sales teams.
+ Unwavering focus on Customer success and Business growth.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Understanding of ABM (Account Based Marketing) and pre-sales processes.
+ Experience designing and delivering engaging lightboard presentations.
+ Familiarity with leading AI platforms (AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI/Azure AI Studio) and Sovereign on‑prem AI technologies with an understanding of customer use cases and real‑world adoption.

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond.

We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds.

These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Simply put – we power the future.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions.

Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless.

We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale.

Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond.

We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds.

These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Simply put – we power the future.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions.

Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless.

We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale.

Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

**Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:**

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits.

For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses.

Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training.

Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location.

The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees haveaccess (https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/about/careers/we-are-cisco/benefits-and-perks.html) to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday.

Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period.

Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations.

All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter.

Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours.

Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind.

All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues.

We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components.

For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target.

Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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