Duo Security

Security Account Executive - SLED Houston

Houston, Texas, United States of America · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$258k-$345kDetected 28 days ago

CybersecurityNetwork SecuritySalesAccount ManagementPipeline ManagementProcurementFirewallVPNCiscoCommunicationPublic Speaking

About the role

The application window is expected to close on: 07/01/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Your Impact As an Account Executive within Cisco's Global Security Sales Organization, you will be responsible for driving the adoption of Cisco Security solutions and services across a designated SLED territory.

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.
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 make impact as a team, innovating fast and fearlessly to create meaningful solutions on a large scale.

8+ years of quota-carrying technology sales experience, including 5+ years selling cybersecurity solutions.
Experience selling network security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention, VPN, SaaS security, cloud security, or related cybersecurity solutions.
Experience managing complex enterprise or public sector sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders, formal procurement processes, and executive decision makers.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to engage technical and business stakeholders.
Familiarity with MEDDPICC or similar sales qualification methodologies and willingness to travel as needed.
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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $257,600.00 to $344,800.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.
The full salary range for certain locations is listed below.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.
Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
The depth and breadth of our technology doesn't just benefit our customers - it also means limitless opportunities for us to experiment and learn.
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training.

$263,500.00 - $404,100.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
Cisconians power the future.
We understand the power each of our unique backgrounds bring when we work together.
Because of that, we have a global network of thinkers, doers, experts, and curious creators who help one another do their life's best work.
You will build strategic relationships with customers and partners, identify new opportunities for growth, and collaborate across Cisco teams to deliver meaningful customer outcomes.
At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond.
These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

This listing is sourced directly from Duo Security's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.