Cisco Systems
Sales Development Representative II (Full Time) United States
Cisco Systems, Mc Lean, Virginia, us, 22107
Meet the Team
At Cisco Security, we are redefining the future of cybersecurity by delivering powerful protection for users, workloads, devices, and networks—wherever they are. Our team is our greatest asset, bringing together diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time: transforming the security industry.
From creatives to analysts, from low‑key to high‑energy, we work together to build solutions that are simple, effective, trustworthy, and enduring. This is why Cisco is not just the most trusted name in cybersecurity—we’re also the most loved.
Your Impact As an
Outbound Sales Development Representative (SDR)
supporting
Cisco’s Incubation Security Sales team , you’ll be part of a dynamic, high‑energy group of motivated SDRs focused on building a qualified pipeline for Cisco’s newest and most innovative Security products. Your mission will be to connect with prospects and generate excitement for Cisco’s solutions using multiple channels, including phone, email, LinkedIn, and any other creative methods you can think of…that works!
In this role, you will:
Prospect across industries and verticals using insights, internal tools, and cutting‑edge technology to uncover new opportunities.
Collaborate closely with Inside Security Sellers and cross‑functional teams, driving impact and expanding your assigned territory.
Master Cisco's Security product portfolio—including Duo, Identity Intelligence, XDR, AI Defense, and Hypershield—and position these products based on the value and outcomes they deliver, not just their features.
You’ll also develop trusted relationships internally and externally, becoming a true subject‑matter expert and storyteller, capable of positioning new, incubated products to solve today’s most pressing cybersecurity challenges.
This is your opportunity to make a real impact, accelerate your career in cybersecurity, and help customers protect what matters most in an ever‑evolving digital world.
But don’t worry—you won’t be doing it alone.
At Cisco, we set you up for success with:
Comprehensive
Sales Boot Camp
and ongoing product training.
Opportunities to
shadow and learn from security experts .
A supportive network of
mentors and teammates
who will cheer you on every step of the way—all the way up to our CEO!
Are you ready to grow fast, learn even faster, and help shape the future of cybersecurity? Let’s go.
Minimum Qualifications
Completion within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, of a certification or degree program (e.g., Associates, Apprenticeship, Boot Camp, or Certification in a specialized program + 3 years of relevant experience, High School Diploma + 4 years of relevant experience, Bachelors + 2 years of relevant experience) or Masters + 0 years of relevant experience.
1‑2 year(s) of outbound sales and/or lead‑generation experience in a high‑tech or SaaS company.
Fluent in English.
Able to legally live and work in the country for which you’re applying, without visa support or sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience prospecting in the cybersecurity space.
Demonstrated success with cold‑calling and outbound prospecting for new customers.
Familiarity with CRM tools like Salesforce (SFDC), HubSpot, or similar platforms.
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding ambitious (but achievable) targets.
Ambitious, self‑driven individual who thrives in a fast‑paced, competitive environment and embraces challenges with a hunter mentality, constantly seeking the next opportunity to drive impact.
Entrepreneurial, resilient, and excited by the opportunity to position innovative, incubated products in a rapidly evolving market.
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.
Cisco is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
Cisco will consider for employment, on a case‑by‑case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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From creatives to analysts, from low‑key to high‑energy, we work together to build solutions that are simple, effective, trustworthy, and enduring. This is why Cisco is not just the most trusted name in cybersecurity—we’re also the most loved.
Your Impact As an
Outbound Sales Development Representative (SDR)
supporting
Cisco’s Incubation Security Sales team , you’ll be part of a dynamic, high‑energy group of motivated SDRs focused on building a qualified pipeline for Cisco’s newest and most innovative Security products. Your mission will be to connect with prospects and generate excitement for Cisco’s solutions using multiple channels, including phone, email, LinkedIn, and any other creative methods you can think of…that works!
In this role, you will:
Prospect across industries and verticals using insights, internal tools, and cutting‑edge technology to uncover new opportunities.
Collaborate closely with Inside Security Sellers and cross‑functional teams, driving impact and expanding your assigned territory.
Master Cisco's Security product portfolio—including Duo, Identity Intelligence, XDR, AI Defense, and Hypershield—and position these products based on the value and outcomes they deliver, not just their features.
You’ll also develop trusted relationships internally and externally, becoming a true subject‑matter expert and storyteller, capable of positioning new, incubated products to solve today’s most pressing cybersecurity challenges.
This is your opportunity to make a real impact, accelerate your career in cybersecurity, and help customers protect what matters most in an ever‑evolving digital world.
But don’t worry—you won’t be doing it alone.
At Cisco, we set you up for success with:
Comprehensive
Sales Boot Camp
and ongoing product training.
Opportunities to
shadow and learn from security experts .
A supportive network of
mentors and teammates
who will cheer you on every step of the way—all the way up to our CEO!
Are you ready to grow fast, learn even faster, and help shape the future of cybersecurity? Let’s go.
Minimum Qualifications
Completion within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, of a certification or degree program (e.g., Associates, Apprenticeship, Boot Camp, or Certification in a specialized program + 3 years of relevant experience, High School Diploma + 4 years of relevant experience, Bachelors + 2 years of relevant experience) or Masters + 0 years of relevant experience.
1‑2 year(s) of outbound sales and/or lead‑generation experience in a high‑tech or SaaS company.
Fluent in English.
Able to legally live and work in the country for which you’re applying, without visa support or sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience prospecting in the cybersecurity space.
Demonstrated success with cold‑calling and outbound prospecting for new customers.
Familiarity with CRM tools like Salesforce (SFDC), HubSpot, or similar platforms.
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding ambitious (but achievable) targets.
Ambitious, self‑driven individual who thrives in a fast‑paced, competitive environment and embraces challenges with a hunter mentality, constantly seeking the next opportunity to drive impact.
Entrepreneurial, resilient, and excited by the opportunity to position innovative, incubated products in a rapidly evolving market.
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.
Cisco is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
Cisco will consider for employment, on a case‑by‑case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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