# Account Executive - Portfolio, Airforce at Cisco

- Company: Cisco
- What the company does: Cisco is a worldwide technology leader powering an inclusive future for all. Learn more about our products, services, solutions, and innovations. Backed by Sequoia and Menlo.
- Company website: https://www.cisco.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Denver, Colorado, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-11-05
- Apply by: 2026-12-20
- Apply: https://cisco.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Cisco_Careers/job/Denver-Colorado-US/Account-Executive---Portfolio--Airforce_2030062?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cisco-account-executive-portfolio-airforce/

## About the role

You will join an elite, mission-driven sales organization within Cisco’s U.S. Federal Defense operation dedicated to empowering the United States Air Force and Space Force. As a Senior Account Executive supporting the US Air Force, you will play a critical role in enabling the mission readiness, secure digital modernization, and warfighter capabilities of our defense customer. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 5+ to 7+ years of quota-carrying enterprise technology sales, strategic business development, or defense IT account management experience
- Demonstrated track record of successfully managing complex, multi-stakeholder enterprise sales cycles ($1M+ to $10M+) and achieving annual sales quotas
- Solid foundational knowledge of enterprise networking and cybersecurity architectures, with specific focus on core secure networking (switching, routing, wireless, and firewall)
- Proven ability to orchestrate cross-functional sales engineering, product specialist, legal, and commercial teams to navigate complex federal procurement cycles
- U.S. Citizenship required to comply with federal customer site access, background investigation, and security clearance requirements
- Ability to work in a hybrid, field-based model located in or near Denver, Colorado with travel to regional military installations and partner sites


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cisco-account-executive-portfolio-airforce/