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Service Line Sales Specialist - Cybersecurity Solutions & Services

About Cognizant

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, helping clients become data-enabled and data-driven in the digital era. Our industry-based, consultative approach helps companies evolve into modern businesses. By leading clients in using technologies crucial to modern enterprises such as IoT, artificial intelligence, digital engineering, cybersecurity & cloud, we enable new business and operating models that unlock new value in markets around the world. Cognizant's unwavering focus on our clients is led by over 350,000 associates, who deliver services and solutions tailored to specific industries and the unique needs of the organizations we serve.

Overview

We are looking for a Service Line Sales Executive to join the Cybersecurity Service Line to drive additional revenue growth specific to Cybersecurity solutions & services. Service Line Sales Executives, partner with Cognizant vertical and Cloud, Infrastructure and Security (CIS) sales teams to identify areas of opportunity to position Cybersecurity solutions and services, create compelling solutions to secure client estate and pursue Cybersecurity deals with innovative technical and commercial models.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for Cybersecurity business growth and pipeline generation in partnership with the sales leaders
Responsible for sales enablement within sales account teams.
Partners with account teams to identify, solution and close opportunities within the account base
Responsible for Training and Educating Vertical and other Horizontal Sales team on Cognizant Security Portfolio
Responsible for driving solutions for managed services opportunities collaborating with offshore based teams
Responsible for articulating the Cybersecurity solution and value proposition to clients, as part of large managed services / IT outsourcing engagements
Responsible for engaging in proactive conversations with security collaborators on current trends, client's landscape and enable solutions to address security challenges.
Willing and able to travel approximately 30%

Required Experience

15 years of experience in one or more of areas such as IT solutions and service sales, delivery management, program management, technical solution centric sales,

Experience in Security Consulting, Security Professional Services and Managed Services solution experience

Strong Information Cybersecurity Technology Background

Prior experience in presales solutioning and client management. Experience in large opportunities management is desired

Ability to partner with additional collaborators in a matrixed environment

Experience in working with one or more Cybersecurity technology solution companies and understanding of their solution portfolio such as Palo Alto, Cisco, Zscaler, Crowdstrike etc.

Experience in preparing solution presentations, proposals (word / ppt), statement of work, effort price estimation and pricing / commercial model

Solid understanding of complete security services portfolio : Identity and Access Management, Threat Management, Risk Services, Security Operation Centers, Governance Risk and Compliance

Good working experience with market leading security technologies with in SIEM, Network and Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management etc.

Ability to articulate technology solution value proposition to business collaborators, partners and team members

Experience with developing Trusted Advisor relationships at the C Level with in F200 & F500 Accounts

Good communication skills in complex client relationship model

Works closely with other Cognizant practices and geographic regions to ensure that Cognizant continues to operate effectively as one firm.

Bachelor's Degree required

Preferred Experience

Security certifications such as CISA or CISM or CISSP preferred

Master's Degree

Top Reasons to Join Our Team

Excellent compensation / benefits. A strong financial incentive package that includes a solid base salary with a highly attractive bonus plan. Further incentives include award programs, club trips, and excellent benefits.

Wide exposure to industry, product, and functional best practices; as well as world-class teams supporting your sales pursuits.

Encouraging management team that rewards initiative & success.

Opportunity to join an organization where you can truly build a long-term career.

Collaborative culture provides the opportunity to work with and learn from a diverse, highly experienced team of business professionals.

Tremendous opportunities for growth with a real career path promoting career advancement.

A Good fit for the Cognizant culture :

A person who possesses a true passion for changing organizations for the better, and desires to do so within a professional atmosphere filled with business professionals who all manifest a belief in partnership, innovation, and excellence. Our "Cultural Value Drivers" are well-known and clearly communicated within the organization : Open, Transparent, Driven, Empowered, Opportunity-Filled, Flexible & Collaborative.

Benefits : Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements :

Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term / Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer : The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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