Leader, Solutions Engineer - Small/Mid - Bangalore

#WeAreCisco and we power an inclusive future for all! The world runs on Cisco, making secure interconnectedness more meaningful than ever, and Ciscos cybersecurity solutions offer unparalleled breadth in protecting customers people, data, and reputations, all from a single vendor. Here, we take ground-breaking, creative ideas from the drawing board to our customers providing dynamic solutions with real world impact.

We seek a dynamic Leader for our Cybersecurity Presales Engineering Team covering the Small and Medium-Sized Business (SMB) throughout Asia-Pacific, playing a significant role in leading, developing, and growing our team, as well as encouraging a culture of collaboration, learning, and excellence. In addition, the candidate will collaborate with the sales, product, and marketing teams to develop technical strategy, and provide thought leadership on cybersecurity trends and emerging threats.

Were searching for a servant leader with a passion for managing a team and sharing their excitement about technology with team members, extended team members, customers and partners.

• Communicate, lead with a growth mindset, and build sales strategy and guiding the engineering team in executing that strategy
• Translating sometimes sophisticated technology in an approachable way to audiences with varying levels of technical expertise.
• A Desire to win and be a part of a successful sales team!

• Experience in cybersecurity presales, engineering, or solution architecture.
• Prior leadership or mentoring experience with a technical team.
• Proven knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, technologies, and industry
• Ability to communicate complicated, technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are a plus but not required.
• English proficiency

For example, holding a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, PreSales, Cybersecurity or equivalent experience along with 1-3 years in a technical, leadership role such as a solutions engineering manager, consultant, customer success engineer leader, or other role combined with a solid understanding of cybersecurity solutions, terminology, markets, and customer needs.

But wait: Even if you arent sure if youre a fit, we encourage you to apply any way. We will often hire based on potential and fit of different perspectives.

#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.

Our passion is connection we celebrate our employees diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer 80 hours each year allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!

Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!