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Cognizant is seeking a Senior Director to lead go-to-market strategy, pursuit leadership, and revenue enablement for cybersecurity across North America. This business leadership role is accountable for growing qualified pipeline, improving deal conversion on strategic pursuits, and scaling cybersecurity revenue through differentiated, outcome-led solutions.
Operating at the intersection of market demand, client strategy, solution architecture, and commercial shaping, you will partner with sales, delivery, alliances, and practice leadership to bring high-impact cybersecurity solutions to market — and build the regional team to sustain that performance at scale.
This is not a solution architect role that escalates to leadership. It is a leadership role that commands architecture. The Senior Director is the final solution and commercial authority on strategic cybersecurity pursuits in the region.
ROLE OVERVIEW
WHAT YOU WILL OWN
GTM & Revenue Enablement:
- Own the cybersecurity presales strategy for North America, aligned to annual growth targets and pipeline commitments
- Drive qualified pipeline growth and improve win conversion on large, complex pursuits (TCV $5M and above)
- Partner with sales leadership to shape deal strategy, pricing approach, and competitive positioning on priority accounts
- Represent cybersecurity capability in key client and partner forums — including QBRs, alliance briefings, and executive engagements
Pursuit Leadership at Scale:
- Lead and govern high-value, multi-tower cybersecurity pursuits across managed security services, cyber transformation, and system integration
- Act as the final solution authority on strategic bids — accountable for technical soundness, commercial viability, and delivery alignment
- Govern pursuit quality through structured review gates, win-theme development, and executive dry runs
- Ensure clean handover to delivery leadership post-contract: solution intent, commercial boundaries, and key assumptions documented
Client & Executive Engagement:
- Engage directly with CISOs, CIOs, and business leadership to shape cybersecurity strategy, roadmaps, and investment decisions
- Translate complex risk and transformation requirements into clear, outcome-driven solutions and business cases
- Position cybersecurity as a business enabler — tied to resilience, compliance, regulatory requirements, and competitive differentiation
SOLUTION SCOPE
Cybersecurity Portfolio Coverage
Solutions are designed and governed across Cognizant's full cybersecurity portfolio:
- Identity & Access Management (IAM, PAM, Zero Trust)
- Data Security & Privacy
- Cloud, Infrastructure & Network Security
- Threat & Vulnerability Management
- Security Operations, MDR & Incident Response
- Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
- OT / ICS Security and IT/OT convergence environments
- Emerging areas: Security for AI, Cyber Resilience, Multi-cloud architectures
Environment Coverage
- On-premises, public cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), hybrid, and OT/ICS environments
- Platform-aligned solutions leveraging Cognizant's alliance ecosystem: Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, Splunk, Okta, Qualys, ServiceNow SecOps
LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT
- Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing regional presales and solutioning team
- Coach solution architects and pursuit leads to improve win rates, solution quality, and commercial maturity
- Drive alignment across markets, delivery, alliances, and offering teams — own the regional presales operating rhythm
- Contribute to offering development, reusable presales assets, and GTM strategy refinement at the practice level
- Represent the Cybersecurity Practice in senior leadership reviews, capability forums, and strategic planning cycles
MEASURES OF SUCCESS
- Pipeline Growth: Quarter-on-quarter growth in qualified cybersecurity pipeline across NA
- Deal Conversion: Win rate on strategic pursuits (TCV $5M+) versus prior baseline
- Revenue Contribution: New and expansion cybersecurity revenue attributed to presales-led pursuits
- Solution Quality: Bid review scores, delivery alignment, and rework rate post-contract
- Executive Reach: Number of new CISO / C-suite relationships developed across named accounts
- Team Capability: Individual development of solution architects — certifications, deal credits, promotion readiness
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & CAPABILITIES
Leadership & Pursuit Track Record:
- 15+ years in cybersecurity across presales, solutioning, architecture, and cyber risk management
- Minimum 5 years in a senior presales leadership role with direct pursuit ownership, team management, and pipeline accountability
- Demonstrated track record of winning large, complex cybersecurity engagements (TCV $10M+) as solution or presales lead
- Experience delivering managed security services, cyber transformation programs, and system integration engagements at enterprise scale
- Background working with enterprise clients across two or more verticals (BFSI, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, Energy, or similar)
Cybersecurity Domain Expertise:
- Broad expertise across core cybersecurity domains: Identity, Data Security, Cloud Security, Network Security, Application Security, and GRC
- Hands-on familiarity with major security platforms: Microsoft Sentinel / Defender, Palo Alto NGFW / Prisma, CrowdStrike Falcon, Splunk SIEM, Okta, Qualys, ServiceNow SecOps
- Experience architecting solutions across on-premises, cloud, hybrid, and OT / ICS environments
- Working knowledge of relevant frameworks and standards: NIST CSF, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, Zero Trust, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2
Commercial & Strategic Acumen:
- Proven ability to shape value propositions, pricing constructs, and risk-adjusted commercial models for strategic pursuits
- Strong executive presence — demonstrated ability to influence CISOs, CTOs, and business leadership in high-stakes pursuit environments
- Comfortable operating in a matrixed organization across sales, delivery, and practice leadership
- Experience shaping and managing alliance and partner relationships in support of GTM and pursuit strategy
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Industry certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CRISC
- Platform or vendor certifications: Microsoft Security, Palo Alto PCNSE, CrowdStrike, Splunk, or equivalent
- MBA or post-graduate business qualification
- Prior experience in a Big 4 consulting firm, global systems integrator (GSI), or major MSSP environment
WHAT SETS THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE APART
- Brings together strategy, architecture, delivery feasibility, and commercial thinking into cohesive, client-winning solutions — not one or two of these, all four
- Instinctively client-first: represents Cognizant credibly at board and CISO level while simultaneously aligning internal stakeholders around a single solution narrative
- Builds teams that win — not just individually capable, but invested in growing the capability around them
- Holds a sharp perspective on modern cybersecurity priorities: cloud security, OT convergence, identity-led architectures, AI-driven threats, and cyber resilience
- Energized by complexity — most effective when the pursuit is large, the timeline is tight, and the competition is credible
WHY COGNIZANT CYBERSECURITY
Cybersecurity is a board-level priority and a core growth driver for Cognizant in North America. As Senior Director, you will shape how large global organizations secure and scale their digital environments across diverse industries, complex ecosystems, and high-stakes engagements.
You will have a broad alliance ecosystem, a global delivery platform, and executive sponsorship for cybersecurity growth at the highest levels of the organization. Cognizant's scale makes the opportunities real — the deals are large, the clients are global, and the mandate to grow is backed by investment.
This is a role for a leader who is energized by winning, motivated by building, and measured by results.
SALARY AND OTHER COMPENSATION
The annual salary for this position is between $245,000 and $265,000, depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term / Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Team Scope: Builds and leads the regional presales & solutioning team (NA)
Location: North America — preferred hubs: NJ, NY
Travel: Up to 50% (client-facing engagements and strategic pursuits)
Work Model: Hybrid
INTRODUCTION
Cognizant is seeking a Senior Director to lead go-to-market strategy, pursuit leadership, and revenue enablement for cybersecurity across North America. This business leadership role is accountable for growing qualified pipeline, improving deal conversion on strategic pursuits, and scaling cybersecurity revenue through differentiated, outcome-led solutions.
Operating at the intersection of market demand, client strategy, solution architecture, and commercial shaping, you will partner with sales, delivery, alliances, and practice leadership to bring high-impact cybersecurity solutions to market — and build the regional team to sustain that performance at scale.
This is not a solution architect role that escalates to leadership. It is a leadership role that commands architecture. The Senior Director is the final solution and commercial authority on strategic cybersecurity pursuits in the region.
ROLE OVERVIEW
WHAT YOU WILL OWN
GTM & Revenue Enablement:
- Own the cybersecurity presales strategy for North America, aligned to annual growth targets and pipeline commitments
- Drive qualified pipeline growth and improve win conversion on large, complex pursuits (TCV $5M and above)
- Partner with sales leadership to shape deal strategy, pricing approach, and competitive positioning on priority accounts
- Represent cybersecurity capability in key client and partner forums — including QBRs, alliance briefings, and executive engagements
Pursuit Leadership at Scale:
- Lead and govern high-value, multi-tower cybersecurity pursuits across managed security services, cyber transformation, and system integration
- Act as the final solution authority on strategic bids — accountable for technical soundness, commercial viability, and delivery alignment
- Govern pursuit quality through structured review gates, win-theme development, and executive dry runs
- Ensure clean handover to delivery leadership post-contract: solution intent, commercial boundaries, and key assumptions documented
Client & Executive Engagement:
- Engage directly with CISOs, CIOs, and business leadership to shape cybersecurity strategy, roadmaps, and investment decisions
- Translate complex risk and transformation requirements into clear, outcome-driven solutions and business cases
- Position cybersecurity as a business enabler — tied to resilience, compliance, regulatory requirements, and competitive differentiation
SOLUTION SCOPE
Cybersecurity Portfolio Coverage
Solutions are designed and governed across Cognizant's full cybersecurity portfolio:
- Identity & Access Management (IAM, PAM, Zero Trust)
- Data Security & Privacy
- Cloud, Infrastructure & Network Security
- Threat & Vulnerability Management
- Security Operations, MDR & Incident Response
- Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
- OT / ICS Security and IT/OT convergence environments
- Emerging areas: Security for AI, Cyber Resilience, Multi-cloud architectures
Environment Coverage
- On-premises, public cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), hybrid, and OT/ICS environments
- Platform-aligned solutions leveraging Cognizant's alliance ecosystem: Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, Splunk, Okta, Qualys, ServiceNow SecOps
LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT
- Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing regional presales and solutioning team
- Coach solution architects and pursuit leads to improve win rates, solution quality, and commercial maturity
- Drive alignment across markets, delivery, alliances, and offering teams — own the regional presales operating rhythm
- Contribute to offering development, reusable presales assets, and GTM strategy refinement at the practice level
- Represent the Cybersecurity Practice in senior leadership reviews, capability forums, and strategic planning cycles
MEASURES OF SUCCESS
- Pipeline Growth: Quarter-on-quarter growth in qualified cybersecurity pipeline across NA
- Deal Conversion: Win rate on strategic pursuits (TCV $5M+) versus prior baseline
- Revenue Contribution: New and expansion cybersecurity revenue attributed to presales-led pursuits
- Solution Quality: Bid review scores, delivery alignment, and rework rate post-contract
- Executive Reach: Number of new CISO / C-suite relationships developed across named accounts
- Team Capability: Individual development of solution architects — certifications, deal credits, promotion readiness
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & CAPABILITIES
Leadership & Pursuit Track Record:
- 15+ years in cybersecurity across presales, solutioning, architecture, and cyber risk management
- Minimum 5 years in a senior presales leadership role with direct pursuit ownership, team management, and pipeline accountability
- Demonstrated track record of winning large, complex cybersecurity engagements (TCV $10M+) as solution or presales lead
- Experience delivering managed security services, cyber transformation programs, and system integration engagements at enterprise scale
- Background working with enterprise clients across two or more verticals (BFSI, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, Energy, or similar)
Cybersecurity Domain Expertise:
- Broad expertise across core cybersecurity domains: Identity, Data Security, Cloud Security, Network Security, Application Security, and GRC
- Hands-on familiarity with major security platforms: Microsoft Sentinel / Defender, Palo Alto NGFW / Prisma, CrowdStrike Falcon, Splunk SIEM, Okta, Qualys, ServiceNow SecOps
- Experience architecting solutions across on-premises, cloud, hybrid, and OT / ICS environments
- Working knowledge of relevant frameworks and standards: NIST CSF, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, Zero Trust, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2
Commercial & Strategic Acumen:
- Proven ability to shape value propositions, pricing constructs, and risk-adjusted commercial models for strategic pursuits
- Strong executive presence — demonstrated ability to influence CISOs, CTOs, and business leadership in high-stakes pursuit environments
- Comfortable operating in a matrixed organization across sales, delivery, and practice leadership
- Experience shaping and managing alliance and partner relationships in support of GTM and pursuit strategy
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Industry certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CRISC
- Platform or vendor certifications: Microsoft Security, Palo Alto PCNSE, CrowdStrike, Splunk, or equivalent
- MBA or post-graduate business qualification
- Prior experience in a Big 4 consulting firm, global systems integrator (GSI), or major MSSP environment
WHAT SETS THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE APART
- Brings together strategy, architecture, delivery feasibility, and commercial thinking into cohesive, client-winning solutions — not one or two of these, all four
- Instinctively client-first: represents Cognizant credibly at board and CISO level while simultaneously aligning internal stakeholders around a single solution narrative
- Builds teams that win — not just individually capable, but invested in growing the capability around them
- Holds a sharp perspective on modern cybersecurity priorities: cloud security, OT convergence, identity-led architectures, AI-driven threats, and cyber resilience
- Energized by complexity — most effective when the pursuit is large, the timeline is tight, and the competition is credible
WHY COGNIZANT CYBERSECURITY
Cybersecurity is a board-level priority and a core growth driver for Cognizant in North America. As Senior Director, you will shape how large global organizations secure and scale their digital environments across diverse industries, complex ecosystems, and high-stakes engagements.
You will have a broad alliance ecosystem, a global delivery platform, and executive sponsorship for cybersecurity growth at the highest levels of the organization. Cognizant's scale makes the opportunities real — the deals are large, the clients are global, and the mandate to grow is backed by investment.
This is a role for a leader who is energized by winning, motivated by building, and measured by results.
SALARY AND OTHER COMPENSATION
The annual salary for this position is between $245,000 and $265,000, depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term / Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Team Scope: Builds and leads the regional presales & solutioning team (NA)
Location: North America — preferred hubs: NJ, NY
Travel: Up to 50% (client-facing engagements and strategic pursuits)
Work Model: Hybrid
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Cybersecurity Lead
Frame your credentials for U.S. specialty occupation
Your Australian cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISM, ASD Essential Eight experience) carry weight, but U.S. employers need your role mapped to a specialty occupation. Pair your degree with a position description that explicitly requires it.
Target sectors with active LCA filing history
Financial services, defense contractors, healthcare systems, and cloud infrastructure firms file LCAs for cybersecurity leadership regularly. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data to confirm which employers have certified LCAs for similar titles before applying.
Distinguish E-3 from H-1B in outreach emails
Many U.S. hiring managers assume Australian candidates need H-1B sponsorship. Lead with the fact that E-3 visa requires no lottery, no petition premium, and can be arranged in weeks, not months. This alone moves you past initial screening rejections.
Confirm your LCA wage level before accepting an offer
The LCA must certify your offered salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for the role and location. Cybersecurity Lead prevailing wages vary significantly by metro area, so verify the wage level before the offer is finalized, not after.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and consulate prep
The LCA must be certified by DOL before you can schedule your consulate interview. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles the LCA submission, visa paperwork, and consulate preparation end-to-end, so your employer isn't navigating unfamiliar filings alone.
Prepare for nonimmigrant intent questions at the consulate
E-3 is a nonimmigrant visa, so consular officers assess your intent to return to Australia. Have clear ties documented: property, family, professional memberships, or future plans. Cybersecurity Leads often have dual-intent concerns given high demand for permanent residency pathways.
E-3 Visa Cybersecurity Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Cybersecurity Lead jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for Cybersecurity Lead roles where employers are already open to E-3 sponsorship. Many U.S. employers aren't familiar with the E-3 specifically, so filtering for companies with existing visa filing history saves you from educating employers who aren't prepared to sponsor. Focus on sectors like financial services, cloud infrastructure, and defense, where cybersecurity leadership hiring is consistent.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Cybersecurity Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3?
Yes, provided the position requires a theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field, typically computer science, information security, or information systems. Roles titled Cybersecurity Lead that involve managing security architecture, incident response programs, or compliance frameworks consistently meet this standard. Generic IT management roles with no specific degree requirement can face scrutiny, so the job description matters.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Cybersecurity Lead positions?
For Australian nationals, the E-3 is substantially more practical for cybersecurity roles. There's no annual cap and no lottery, so your employer can file at any time and you can start within weeks of receiving a certified LCA. H-1B requires entering a lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection chance, with cap seasons running only once per year. The E-3 also renews indefinitely in two-year increments, making long-term employment planning straightforward.
Can I change employers while working in the U.S. on an E-3 as a Cybersecurity Lead?
Yes, but you need a new LCA certified by DOL for the new employer before you begin work. Unlike H-1B portability rules, E-3 status doesn't transfer automatically under AC21. If you're already in the U.S., your new employer files the LCA, and you either apply for a new E-3 visa at a consulate or, in some cases, remain in valid status while the process completes. Timing matters, so plan the transition before your current role ends.