Cisco Senior Director Business Development Network Security 

United States, Georgia, Atlanta 

669622017

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Travel is expected

1. Partnership Development
2. Thought Leadership & Innovation : Implement partnership strategies to drive Cisco's Network Security growth, anticipate market trends, and provide thought leadership on new opportunities.
3. Partnership Product/GTM Strategy : Collaborate with engineering, product, and GTM teams to align innovation with strategic goals, market demands, and partner landscapes; define strategy requirements.
4. Deal Management : Handle complex commercial agreements and support due diligence for Security Investments and M&A targets aligned with growth initiatives.
5. Cross-Functional Collaboration : Coordinate partnership execution across diverse stakeholders, representing senior product leaders in meetings.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• 10+ years in Business Development, Product Development, or Corporate Strategy & Planning roles, ideally with direct product management experience.
• Technical proficiency in Security technologies and current / future-forward technology landscapes

• Acumen and passion for Cisco’s product portfolio, with deep market intelligence and a comprehensive view of Cisco’s current and future market direction.
• Track record of developing new partnerships or alliances with industry-leading customers and partners in Security
• Experience influencing senior leadership -level partners in a complex, matrixed, and global ecosystem.
• Experience designing and implementing go-to-market strategies designed for growth and success.
• History of operational excellence with an ability to link strategy to execution.
• MBA/Master’s preferred.