The main work location is the Cisco office in São Paulo.
Flexible with home office, and frequent visits to customer sites are encouraged
Meet the TeamYou will be part of an outstanding technical pre-sales team in our Global Security Sales Organization (GSSO). Together we build for the future by crafting solutions for complex problems. That’s why we’re the most loved and trusted name in security.
Our mission is democratizing security by making it easy and effective for everyone. We’re redefining security from the ground up by solving the world’s most pressing geopolitical challenge — safe, secure information access. We engineer our business to enable customers to address their ever-evolving security challenges.
Your ImpactYou will be responsible for driving the success of Cisco’s Security Portfolio, focusing on Customer Application environment protection (on-prem or any cloud). You’ll be working with technology specialists to craft architectures and configure products to meet customer-specific needs, and position security solutions effectively against competing offerings.
You will:Serve as the subject matter expert in Cisco security solutionsUnderstand and articulate Cisco’s architecture and services within security technologiesBuild and perform in-depth and high-level technical presentations to customers partners and prospectsDrive identified major account opportunities (i.e. technical consulting, upper-level management presentations, and Cisco technology solutions) while allowing local account teams to maintain long-term ownershipMinimum QualificationsConsistent track record of leading high-value IT security projectsExperience in administering Unix/Linux systems, low-layer (packet-level) IP networking, and a detailed understanding of network security8 years of technical sales or pre-sales experience with 4+ years focused in Security, with demonstrable experience with:Network Security - Next Generation Firewall, VPN, IDS/IPS, NAC, NDR and Network SegmentationSecure Services Edge (SSE) - Secure Web Gateway (SWG), DLP, CASB and ZTNA.BS/BA (EE/CS) or equivalent is highly preferredGood communication skills in Portuguese and EnglishTravel requiredPreferred QualificationsExperience with Email Security, IDS/IPS, AV, Firewall, Advanced Malware Protection technologies, NAC, NDR, Network Segmentation
Strong communication skills in SpanishDesirable experience with Cisco security technologies
Programming languages such as UNIX shell, Perl, C, Python, and operating systems Linux, Windows and MacOS, and K8s
Expert level certifications: CCIE Security, Splunk certified, Cloud Architect Professional Certified, CISSP Certified, CCNASecure Access Service Edge (SASE): experience with SD-WAN + SSEEndpoint Security, Threat Detection, and Response: experience with AV, EDR, IR, XDR, SIEM, SOARCloud Security and Application Security: cloud networking and security expertise, knowledge with CSPM, CNAPP, WAF, API Security, and Workload protection#WeAreCisco#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, and 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!