Cybersecurity Marketing Operations Specialist
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Location:Offsite, San Jose, California, US
Area of InterestMarketing and Communications
Compensation Range157700 USD - 207900 USD
Job TypeProfessional
Technology Interest*None
Job Id1444869
Remote United States
The application window is expected to close on 7/25/25.
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Your Impact
We are seeking a Cybersecurity Marketing Operations Specialist with a strong emphasis on strategic execution to join our Security Marketing team. In the digital age, compelling content drives engagement which in turns drives the growth engine of the business. This role is pivotal in developing content strategies and helping them leveraging data-driven insights to drive our go to market initiatives. You'll translate strategic marketing objectives into actionable plans, coordinate cross-functional execution, generate supporting content, and optimize ongoing programs targeting enterprise security buyers.
Key Responsibilities:
Marketing Roadmap Development
Build quarterly and annual marketing roadmaps aligned with business objectives and product releases
Define key milestones, success metrics, and resource requirements for marketing initiatives
Collaborate with stakeholders to sequence go-to-market activities for firewalling, distributed network segmentation, and vulnerability management solutions
Prioritize marketing investments based on market opportunity and competitive landscape
Operational Execution
Coordinate roadmap execution across product marketing, demand generation, and field marketing teams
Manage project timelines, dependencies, and deliverable tracking using project management systems
Monitor roadmap progress and adjust priorities based on performance data and market feedback
Ensure marketing programs stay on budget and meet quality standards
Facilitate cross-functional planning sessions and roadmap reviews
Content Generation
Help develop operational content including sales enablement materials, competitive battle cards, and internal playbooks
Create supporting copy for marketing programs focused on network security and modern application protection
Generate technical briefs and solution overviews for firewall and vulnerability management offerings
Produce executive summaries and program updates for leadership communications
Performance Optimization
Track marketing program effectiveness against roadmap objectives
Analyze market response to messaging and content performance
Develop process documentation and operational improvements
Create executive reporting on roadmap progress and program performance
Minimum Qualifications
MBA or 2-4 years experience in marketing operations or strategic planning, preferably B2B technology
Strong writing and communication skills with ability to create technical marketing content
Understanding of enterprise security challenges including network protection and application security
Proficiency with planning tools (eg. Jira), CRM systems, and marketing automation platforms
Preferred
Knowledge of network security technologies including firewalls, segmentation, and vulnerability management
Experience creating marketing content for technical audiences
Background in enterprise software or infrastructure technology marketing
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. Simply put - we power the future.
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.
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