Cyber Security Solutions Sales Specialist

Cognizant

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Work type
On-site
Location
Plano, TXBridgewater, NJVirginia Beach, VA
Salary
$170,000–$180,000 / yr
Posted
59 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $175k
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This role pays more than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $127,950–$184,325 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $175k versus about $156k for comparable roles.

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About Cognizant

Cognizant is a multinational IT services and consulting company offering digital transformation, technology, and business process services. It serves clients across financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and other industries worldwide.

Cognizant currently has 37 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,500–$151,250 across 28 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Cyber Security Solutions Sales Specialist

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The Cyber Security Solutions Sales Specialist joins the Cybersecurity Service Line to drive revenue growth across various security platforms and services. This role involves partnering with internal sales teams to identify opportunities, craft differentiated solutions, and manage the end-to-end pursuit lifecycle for complex deals. The specialist acts as a trusted advisor to clients, engaging with CISOs and other stakeholders to address challenges in network security, cloud security, identity management, data protection, and security operations. Key technical areas include SIEM, SOAR, XDR, SASE, CNAPP, CSPM, CWPP, and Zero Trust architectures. The role requires expertise in platforms like Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler, CrowdStrike, Wiz, and SailPoint. Responsibilities include developing scalable offerings, creating pricing models, and collaborating with ecosystem partners to position integrated security solutions that address risk posture and regulatory requirements across enterprise environments.

Skills

Palo Alto Networks Zscaler CrowdStrike Wiz SailPoint SIEM SOAR XDR SASE CNAPP Zero Trust IAM Identity Governance Cloud Security Network Security Endpoint Security Data Security Managed Security Services CISSP CISM CISA

What you'll do

  • Drive cybersecurity revenue growth and pipeline generation across various industries and accounts.
  • Manage the end-to-end pursuit lifecycle including qualification, solutioning, proposal development, and closing deals.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to CXO-level stakeholders regarding security transformation and risk posture.
  • Translate complex client business challenges into technical, outcome-based cybersecurity solutions.
  • Develop and position managed security services and large IT outsourcing opportunities.
  • Create innovative commercial models including outcome-based pricing and risk-sharing structures.
  • Collaborate with ecosystem partners to build joint go-to-market strategies and co-sell opportunities.
  • Train internal sales teams on the cybersecurity portfolio and partner ecosystems.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 15+ years of overall experience in professional roles.
  • 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity solutions, service sales, program management, or solution-centric presales.
  • Strong expertise in cybersecurity architecture and domains including SIEM, XDR, SOAR, SASE, and Cloud security.
  • Experience with leading platforms such as Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler, CrowdStrike, Wiz, or SailPoint.
  • Proven ability to engage C-level stakeholders and manage large enterprise accounts.
  • Experience developing client-facing proposals, pricing models, and commercial constructs.
  • Preferred certifications include CISSP, CISM, or CISA.

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