Security Sales Specialist - Public Sector
Microsoft
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Full-Time, Individual Contributor
Posted Sep 12, 2025
3 days / week in-office, 0-25% travel
Compensation
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About the role
Security has never been more top of mind for governments and businesses, and Microsoft Security Solution is committed to keeping nations and citizens secure in an increasingly complex cyber landscape.
Responsibilities
- Drive secure digital transformation across workloads
- Orchestrate end-to-end Security opportunities with internal stakeholders and partners
- Lead Security conversations, share best practices and competitive insights
- Demonstrate operational excellence in forecasting, pipeline health, CRM hygiene, opportunity management, and team orchestration
- Use innovative approaches to drive new sales, including joint events, social selling, and networking
- Bring experience with cloud and security technologies (IAM, threat protection, data protection, cloud security) and familiarity with public sector standards and compliance frameworks
- Exceed sales goals in the assigned Federal Government territory
- Demonstrate strong sales and partner management experience
- Compete to win new market share
- Deliver persuasive presentations to business and technical decision-makers
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Information Security, or related field AND 4+ years experience in technology-related sales or account management OR equivalent experience
- 2+ years solution or services sales experience
- Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree in Business Administration (i.e., MBA), Information Technology, Information Security, or related field AND 6+ years experience in technology-related sales or account management OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Information Security, or related field AND 8+ years experience in technology-related sales or account management OR equivalent experience
- Experience working with or selling to the Canadian Federal Government is strongly preferred
Benefits
- Industry leading healthcare
- Educational resources
- Discounts on products and services
- Savings and investments
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Generous time away
- Giving programs
- Opportunities to network and connect
About the Company
Microsoft is committed to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
Job Details
Salary Range
103,500 - 170,700 CAD/yearly
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Employment Type
Full-Time, Individual Contributor
Original Posting
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