Director, Solutions Engineer Security Technical Enablement

The application window is expected to close on: 05/27/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . Locations: RTP, NC, Boston, MA, Iselin, NJ or Washington DC or other Eastern US locations. No relocation available for this role. Meet the Team Join Cisco's Global Security organization, a dynamic team dedicated to driving technical excellence and shaping the future of cybersecurity solutions. We are a high-performing group focused on empowering our internal and channel sales engineering teams to achieve consistent growth and adoption of cutting-edge security technologies. Your Impact As a Senior Leader, you will spearhead technical enablement strategy and drive the performance of Solutions Engineering teams. You will lead high-performing SE teams, foster technical excellence, standardize go-to-market technical sales assets, and develop innovative enablement programs. This role is exciting as it directly influences the success and adoption of Cisco's key security solutions, including SSE/SASE, HFM, AI Security and Security Operations, by optimizing the technical sales process and building a vibrant technical community. Lead, mentor, and develop elite, geographically dispersed technical GTM and enablement teams, fostering a culture of inclusivity and excellence. Design, develop, and execute comprehensive learning and development strategies to enhance Solutions Engineer effectiveness. Create and implement impactful always-on enablement programs and integrated learning paths. Develop tools and processes to enhance the See -> Try -> Buy motion, including demos and proof of values. Establish KPIs and analytics dashboards to measure and communicate the effectiveness of team performance and enablement initiatives. Leverage AI and AI training platforms to deliver next generation training and enablement fo the Sales Engineers. Minimum Qualifications Bachelors Degree 4 years as a technical sales/solutions engineer enablement leader or as a principal security architect. 2 years as a sales/solutions engineer or sales engineering leader. Experience leading high-performance SE teams and SE Technical enablement organizations. Experience with Cybersecurity solutions including Hybrid Mesh Firewall (HMF), Universal Zero Trust Network Access (UZTNA), and Security Operations technologies. Experience in a cybersecurity organization/company and/or an enterprise SaaS company. Preferred Qualifications Experience building, designing, launching, and scaling comprehensive enablement programs. Experience with multiple enablement delivery methodologies. Experience managing a comprehensive suite of enablement tools and platforms Demonstrated ability to lead and influence in an ambiguous and constantly evolving environment. Exceptional communication, storytelling, and presentation skills. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $281,100.00 to $354,800.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada ... (truncated, view full listing at source)