Optiv

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Job Description: • Drive the generation services and technologies business to meet or exceed quarterly and annual quota objectives in partnership with the account teams • Following the Optiv Standardized Sales Operating Processes (SOPs) to achieve consistent success • Understand and maintain knowledge of the client’s security environment, business operations, security needs, and risk appetite • Identify their security concerns and how they correlate to Optiv’s strategic solutions across the assigned domains and holistic cybersecurity programs • Actively participate in the Field Center of Excellence for the assigned domain and position Optiv services and our key technology partners and their products to deliver value to clients • Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities across clients and Optiv's partner relationships • Qualify leads and partner with internal colleagues to determine scope, proposal management, and follow through to closure • Participate in sales opportunities across Optiv's entire portfolio • Clearly articulate how the necessary elements of the Optiv technology and services portfolio meet the specific needs of the client stakeholders at the leadership level • Stay abreast of industry trends, news, and maintain a broad understanding of the security landscape to facilitate thought leadership, support, analysis, and guidance to clients and internal Optiv groups • Collaborate with service delivery to ensure the team has the necessary supporting domain specialty materials that present a consistent and comprehensive approach • Effectively work with multiple client personas across the security team, as well as other relevant personas, to develop a security strategy and define roadmaps to execute on the security strategy aligned with business goals, budgetary spend, and metrics based on return of investment • Maintain advisory relationships with key stakeholders at clients by facilitating thought leadership, support, information, and guidance in conjunction with sales partners • Maintain strong working relationships with relevant Optiv technology partners, based on client spend and Optiv focus • Design and solution complete security programs to meet client objectives across technology and services including; facilitating new discussions by leveraging peer and industry network contacts performing requirements gathering analysis, and technology selection criteria coordinating demonstrations and security technology evaluations • Interface and partner with the internal Optiv teams, particularly service delivery liaisons, to align client expectations with the entire Optiv solution portfolio to ensure service delivery excellence and client satisfaction • Listen for client feedback and continually share with internal teams to evaluate and cultivate continuous improvement • Participate in account planning, forecasting, and pipeline management activities • Participate in managing and prioritizing the proposal process to create business proposals, contracts, and respond to RFI/RFP’s • Actively pursue personal development by maintaining and obtaining technical capabilities, soft skills, and security-specific knowledge through formal education, certification, and other avenues • Proficient sales techniques; makes connections, facilitates meetings, reads the room, asks probing questions, overcomes objections, gains trust, maintains composure under pressure, positions solutions, and assists in finalization of sale. Requirements: • BS/BA or equivalent and/or applicable work experience • Minimum of five (5) years in an information security role focused on Identity and Access Management, preferably as a consulting advisor, architect, or engineer • CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CISM, GIAC or other relevant professional cybersecurity certifications preferred • Experience speaking and evangelizing technology vision at events • Highly motivated self-starter who does not require day-to-day management • Ability to work in a highly adaptable and nimble team environment with responsive communication • Thorough understanding of the current threat landscape, vulnerabilities, and defensive controls • Strong business and technical acumen and ability to lead technology-focused discussions • Strong presentation, written, and oral communication skills to clients, including whiteboard sessions and other presentation mechanisms • Strong attention to detail for reviewing statements of work (SOWs), quotes, and client deliverables • Maintains broad security-related knowledge and continuously expands their expertise in other domains across the portfolio • Vendor specific certification(s) focused primarily on the specialty • Ability to travel around 25% or as needed. Benefits: • Work/life balance • Professional training resources • Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects • Volunteer Opportunities