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: 41 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 330 open roles on FindRole.

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The Cyber Security Solutions Sales Specialist joins the Cybersecurity Service Line to drive revenue growth across diverse cybersecurity platforms and services. This role involves partnering with vertical sales teams to identify opportunities, craft differentiated solutions, and execute complex deals. You will act as a trusted advisor to C-level stakeholders, leading strategic discussions on security transformation and risk posture. Daily responsibilities include developing scalable offerings, creating proposals, and managing the end-to-end pursuit lifecycle. You will utilize expertise in network security, cloud security, identity management, and security operations. Key technologies include SIEM, SOAR, XDR, SASE, CNAPP, and platforms from Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler, CrowdStrike, Wiz, and SailPoint. The role solves business challenges by translating complex security concepts into outcome-based propositions and innovative commercial models.

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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