Cisco Business Development Director CTO Security 

India, Maharashtra, Mumbai 

577200289

What You Are:

In this highly visible role as Chief Technology Officer and the cybersecurity national engagement model lead, you will:

• Identify technology trends and evolving customer architectures and behaviors that may support or impede the success of the Cisco business - spanning across network infrastructures, cybersecurity, and cloud enabling software and services.
• Position yourself, through your actions and collaborations, as a trusted advisor to Government, Business, Research and Education stakeholders.
• Shape the national cyber security policy agenda, identifying key initiatives and actions that allow the Government to pursue their national security and economic objectives, while maximizing market access for Cisco.
• In partnership with wider Cisco sales and security leaders, identify cyber security education, training, and research initiatives that uplift national cyber security maturity, while enhancing Cisco's local relevance in areas such as threat intelligence and solution development.
• In conjunction with marketing and public relations, identify and drive events, white papers, media and collaborations that uplift Cisco's profile and relevance
• Discover the market and customer pilots that disrupt traditional buying practices, to create expanded market opportunities for Cisco
• Collaborate strategic efforts between product management teams to achieve business goals by identifying and prioritizing development initiatives and setting timetables for the evaluation, development, and deployment of Cisco technologies
• Engage and own relationship with Industry Analysts within India.
• Take a lead role with senior management, peers, partners and customers in progressing Cisco’s success in technology platform and solutions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years technology leadership experience and deep industry knowledge in cybersecurity
• In depth hands-on experience in designing, managing and/or assessing complex technology infrastructures; particularly related to enterprise network, hybrid-cloud, application and cybersecurity.
• Experience within or with Government, Defense or Cybersecurity company with demonstrable experience delivering national-level strategic projects and objectives
• Knowledgeable about technology and digital transformation, disruptions with traditional buying practices
• Ability and experience in engaging and owning relationships with Industry Analysts, Public Relations to identify and drive events, white papers and media

Preferred Requirements:

• Cross-functional teamwork and exercising influence without direct authority.
• You hold an active Security clearance or ability to obtain a clearance
• Ability to collaborate with multiple teams and multiple levels of the organizations (from Government agencies, Boards and CxO's, research and education leaders, through to operational and technical staff Account Managers, Technical Leaders, Partners, Channels, etc)
• Strong listening skill and ability to drive and lead initiatives, and/or participate as a team member.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to thrive in complexity

We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other’s backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another – from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).