Cyber Security Technical Solutions Sales Specialist

Overview : Cognizant is looking for a Cyber Security Service Line Sales Specialist to join the Cybersecurity Service Line to drive additional revenue growth specific to Palo Alto Networks 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.

The Service Line Specialist will provide deep expertise in one or more of Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity solutions & services. Supporting Cognizant's client account teams in vertical markets and their account expansion plans into new markets and business areas. SLS's are usually assigned into existing markets and some SLS' will also engage in new logo markets. The Specialist will be a "trusted advisor" to both the client and the Cognizant Client Partner blending strategic, tactical and 'street savvy' sales experience.

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for Cyber Security & Networks Solutions and Services business growth and pipeline generation in partnership with the sales leaders and sales enablement within sales account teams.
• Partners with account teams to identify, solution and close opportunities within the account base
• Training and Educating Vertical and other Horizontal Sales team on Cognizant Security Portfolio
• Driving solutions for managed services opportunities collaborating with offshore based teams
• 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 Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Salary and Other Compensation :

The annual salary for this position is between $170,000 to $175,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits :

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

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