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Role Description

World Wide Technology (WWT) is seeking a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as a primary technical advisor and strategic lead for our Federal customers. In this high-impact role, you will bridge the gap between complex mission requirements and industry-leading security solutions. You will act as a trusted consultant, translating the emerging threat landscape into actionable security architectures—specifically focusing on Zero Trust, Security Governance, and our strategic OEM partners.

• Represent WWT to customers as a subject matter expert on Cybersecurity and emerging threat landscapes.
• Understand and connect the customer mission to WWT’s security capabilities and drive sales opportunities related to Security Architecture, Governance, and Zero Trust across the spectrum of capabilities.
• Work alongside account teams and engage customers to drive Cybersecurity opportunities, connecting WWT’s security portfolio to outcomes that improve an organization's risk posture and resilience.
• Deliver customer presentations; respond to RFPs and RFIs; participate in and/or lead customer workshops, demos, proof of concepts, and security assessments.
• Present and discuss complex technical details with security engineers/architects and brief executive audiences (CISO/CIO).
• Outstanding communication and organizational skills required.
• Stay abreast of the market and maintain deep understanding of the Cisco security product portfolio and roadmap focused on growth.
• Drive the execution of demonstrable solutions leveraging the ATC (Advanced Technology Center) for relevant security use cases for our customers and partners.
• Develop sales enablement materials to support Federal specific needs, including presentations and case studies, to support Cybersecurity opportunities and compliance requirements (e.g., NIST, CMMC).
• Other duties, as needed and assigned, that contribute to a High Performing Team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Deep, authoritative knowledge of Cybersecurity, emerging threat landscapes, and modern security trends.
• Proven experience with Zero Trust Architecture, Security Governance, and Risk Management frameworks.
• Technical Sales Experience: Ability to lead technical pre-sales activities, including responding to RFPs/RFIs, conducting Proof of Concepts (PoCs), and performing security assessments.
• Experience acting as a consultant or SME to bridge the gap between a customer’s mission/business goals and technical security solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to create technical sales collateral, case studies, and presentations tailored for specific verticals (Federal).
• Ability to translate complex technical details for security engineers/architects while also delivering high-level strategic briefs to C-Suite executives (CISO/CIO).
• Strong history of working alongside account teams and cross-functional partners to drive opportunities.
• Possession of (or eligibility for) a Federal Security Clearance (Secret/TS/SCI) is preferred.

Requirements

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $140,000.00 to $190,000.00 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program.
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement.
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program.