Network Security Strategist
The role is pivotal in driving business growth and innovation by developing a best-in-class SASE proposition.
Candidates with a strong understanding of the UK SDWAN, SSE, and SASE markets for mid-sized customers, MNCs, and Public Sector will be highly regarded.
Key skills include product strategy, stakeholder management, commercial acumen, product lifecycle, and platform/technology architecture & feasibility.
Responsibilities
* Mentor, coach, and line manage one direct report.
* Own the in-life product management of Cisco Catalyst SDWAN.
* Launch Cisco Secure Access into the security portfolio and manage its ongoing product lifecycle.
* Collaborate with the Cisco Meraki SDWAN product manager to launch a SASE proposition on One Business (Secure Access + Meraki SDWAN).
* Develop go-to-market and sales enablement plans/activities to drive sales.
Requirements
* Previous experience owning the end-to-end product lifecycle of managed service product launches from concept to market in the UK B2B market.
* A strong understanding of the UK SDWAN, SSE, and SASE markets for mid-sized customers, MNCs, and Public Sector.
* Proven ability to define visions for both new and existing portfolio products with a focus on growth and innovation within competitive markets.
* Extensive experience engaging and influencing various stakeholders externally (customers) and internally at the highest level (C-suite/Director Level).
* Strong financial literacy and commercial acumen to develop and present a business case, pricing strategy, and lead vendor contract and commercial negotiations.
* Knowledge of customer service delivery processes to ensure product/service can be delivered quickly and cost-effectively.
Benefits
* Annual on-target bonus 10%.
* BT Pension scheme; minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%.
* 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays with the option to buy up to one week's work of contracted hours.
* Two weeks carer's leave.
* Family Leave policy.
* Enhanced women's health support.
* Life Assurance (4 x life cover pay).
* Exclusive colleague discounts on broadband packages.
* 50% off EE mobile pay monthly or SIM only plans and 50% discount for friends and family on EE SIM only plans.
* My Discounts gives colleagues access to unbeatable savings on everyday purchases.
* Discounted EE TV including TNT Sport and NOW Entertainment membership.
* Option to join the Healthcare Cash Plan or other benefits such as dental insurance, gym memberships, etc.
* Volunteering days so you can give back to your local community.
* Brand-new electric vehicle salary sacrifice arrangement.
* 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues.