Cybersecurity Account Executive

The application window is expected to close on: 09/08/2026 Application window expected to close: 9/10/26 NOTE: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.   Location: Virginia or RTP, NC Territory: Potomac Meet the Team Empowering the world to reach its full potential, securely—that’s our vision. We do this by providing effective security solutions and becoming our customers' most trusted partner. With Cisco Security, if it’s connected, it’s protected. Our best-in-class sales team is fueled by a passion for keeping customers secure in a world of evolving cyber threats. Join us to help build the future of networking and security. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing team focused on a significant market opportunity for Cisco. You'll experience a start-up-like environment within a well-resourced, stable Fortune 100 company.

Your role will involve building new relationships with local Cisco Sales teams, Commercial Select customers, and partners to drive significant revenue growth. You'll collaborate with leaders, sales specialists, technical architects, marketing representatives, product business unit teammates, threat research professionals, and company executives to ensure alignment and success. In this dynamic role, you will bring a highly motivated and entrepreneurial spirit to drive sales in the cybersecurity sector. Your primary objective will be to enhance security resilience for our customers and communities. As a proactive self-starter with a competitive edge, you'll excel in building strong executive and internal relationships through strategic planning and accountability. You will actively seek opportunities to showcase Cisco's comprehensive security portfolio and cross-sell our solutions, maximizing security value for customers and partners.  Develop and lead security account plans and strategies for each assigned region and its accounts, using all available resources (executive sponsors, marketing, technical, services, Cisco on Cisco, etc.). Drive double-digit revenue growth by identifying new projects, creating opportunities, and securing business attachments. Accurately forecast and report activities in line with expectations using Salesforce.com. Identify major projects within large accounts and lead initiatives to maximize product and services revenue across the account base. Provide customers and partners with appropriate pricing and configurations tailored to their needs.

Minimum of 8+ years of overall sales experience, with at least 5+ years dedicated to selling Security solutions. Experience in selling network security solutions (e.g., Intrusion Detection, Firewall, VPN) or SaaS security offerings. Proven track record of exceeding sales targets. Skilled in direct touch sales with experience working in a matrixed organization and partnering with others to enhance results. Proficient at presenting to a predominantly technical audience.

Experience managing large deals and executing account and partner plans across geographic territories. Capable of building and implementing an account plan that incorporates a total systems-based security approach. Comprehensive knowledge of the Security Market. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. Experience in applying solution-selling methodologies to drive corporate revenue growth, with a history of closing both tactical and strategic opportunities. Experience with MEDDPICC is a plus.  Why Cisco?  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