Job Description

This role is expected to remain posted through August 20, 2025.  The job posting may be taken down sooner if enough qualified applicants express interest. 

Why You’ll Love Cisco

We change the World, you will become passionate about your employer and the brand you represent. Everything is converging on the Internet, making networked connections more meaningful than ever before in our lives. Our employees' groundbreaking ideas impact everything. Here, that means we take creative ideas from the drawing board to dynamic solutions that have real world impact. You'll collaborate with Cisco leaders, partner with mentors, and develop incredible relationships with colleagues who share your interest in connecting the unconnected. You'll be part a team that cares about its customers, enjoys having fun, and you'll take part in changing the lives of those in our local communities. Come prepared to be encouraged and inspired.

What You'll Do

The Director, Security Marketing Global Events will lead the strategy, planning, and execution of high-impact global events for Cisco’s Security business. This pivotal role partners closely with senior marketing leaders and stakeholders to deliver innovative, white-glove experiences that amplify Cisco’s cybersecurity brand, drive business growth, and generate strong ROI. The Director oversees all aspects of event execution, ensuring world-class standards, operational excellence, and seamless collaboration from concept through completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive event strategies for major launches, executive summits, and high-touch C-suite experiences.
• Oversee end-to-end event logistics, budget management, vendor negotiations, and compliance.
• Deliver personalized, white-glove events with exceptional hospitality and post-event engagement.
• Drive innovation, including AI adoption and creative event enhancements.
• Manage and mentor an in-house team and agency partners, optimizing resources.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align events with broader business objectives.
• Analyze and report on event ROI, pipeline impact, and attendee engagement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10+ years’ experience leading large-scale, global event organizations in a B2B environment, with a proven track record of delivering white-glove experiences
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of skills and experience
• 5+ years' experience managing a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading high-profile events for technology or cybersecurity organizations.
• Expertise in managing multiple complex projects and cross-functional teams.
• Strong business acumen and ability to influence at all levels.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and senior stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven ability to innovate and drive continuous improvement in event strategy and execution.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Why Cisco

#WeAreCisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference powering an inclusive future for all.

We embrace digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses. Some may think we’re “old” (40 years strong) and only about hardware, but we’re also a software company. And a security company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protects. No other company can do what we do – you can’t put us in a box!

But “Digital Transformation” is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.)

Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, bold steps,

and take difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward.

So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. A passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us!

#WeAreCisco

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