Security Partner Lead, Strategic Partners

As a Service Creation Security BDM within the Global Partner Organization at Cisco, you will play a crucial role in collaborating with providers and partners to develop managed services and as-a-service offerings for Security architectures. Your primary responsibility will be to support the Service Provider sales teams in driving the strategy for Security infrastructure, both physical and virtual, and creating outbound programs to generate demand for product, solution, and software sales go-to-market. Your expertise in the IT sector and Security architectures will be essential in shaping the success of this role. - Engage with various Providers to support key sales and business activities in a fast-paced environment. - Possess a range of key skills, including a deep understanding of Partner business models, relationship building, and the ability to capture partner focus. - Be proficient in high-tech sales or strategy management consulting. - Conceptualize End-to-End service offerings and collaborate with internal Cisco teams to build and launch service offerings with partners. - Drive influence among senior leaders in a highly matrixed organization. - Have technical expertise in relevant architectures such as SD-WAN, SASE, Security, and Campus Networking. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience in engaging with Providers, possess key skills in understanding Partner business models, and demonstrate proficiency in high-tech sales or strategy management consulting. Additionally, knowledge of MSP Industry trends, market dynamics, competitive landscape, and Cisco products will be crucial in evaluating partner catalog and security service offerings. This position offers the flexibility to be based anywhere in the U.S. with travel requirements of up to 25%. If you are looking to join a team that values innovation, creativity, and inclusivity, Cisco provides a diverse and collaborative environment where your unique talents can make a real impact. Cisco offers a supportive culture that embraces digital transformation, diversity, and equality, empowering employees to drive change and create a better future for all. Cisco is committed to fostering a culture where every individual can thrive and contribute to meaningful outcomes.,