Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Principal Security Sales Specialist, AWS UKI Specialist Team

How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Description
Join us in safeguarding the world's most trusted cloud infrastructure! At AWS, security isn’t just a feature—it’s the foundation of everything we build. You'll be at the forefront of protecting mission-critical workloads for millions of customers worldwide, leveraging technologies like AI-driven threat detection, real-time anomaly identification, and automated response systems. You'll work with industry-leading services like Amazon GuardDuty and AWS Security Hub, while collaborating with brilliant engineers who are redefining what's possible in cloud security and operational excellence. This is your opportunity to make a tangible impact on the infrastructure that powers the internet, ensuring that businesses from startups to Fortune 500 companies can innovate fearlessly, knowing their systems are secure and resilient.
As a UKI Security Sales Specialist, you will join a senior team of technical sales professionals in quota-carrying roles. You will drive consultative sales cycles from discovery through close, articulating both technical capabilities and business ROI to stakeholders at all levels. If you excel in driving to the business value customers can realize from a strong security posture while consistently exceeding sales targets, this may be a great fit.
Key job responsibilities
Sales & Revenue Generation
- Own and exceed quarterly and annual sales quotas for Security solutions
- Build and manage a robust sales pipeline of qualified opportunities across assigned accounts or territory
- Lead complex sales cycles with CxO-level stakeholders from discovery through contract negotiation and close
- Develop account plans and territory strategies to maximize revenue growth and market penetration
- Forecast accurately and manage opportunities through CRM systems
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with procurement and executive stakeholders
- Identify and qualify high-value Security use cases that align with customer business imperatives
Reasons to use Rodeo
I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
See breakdownIt searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Technical Sales & Solution Positioning
- Serve as the technical authority on Security capabilities during sales engagements
- Architect end-to-end solutions for customer use cases
- Translate technical capabilities into measurable business outcomes and ROI for C-level executives
- Lead technical discovery sessions to uncover customer pain points and position appropriate solutions
- Deliver compelling technical demonstrations and proofs of concept that accelerate deal closure
Customer Engagement & Relationship Building
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with technical decision makers, business leaders, and C-suite executives
- Conduct technical workshops and enablement sessions that generate pipeline and advance opportunities
- Collaborate with Solutions Architects and engineering teams to design winning proposals
- Analyze existing customer implementations to identify expansion and upsell opportunities
- Engage with AWS product teams to provide customer feedback and influence roadmaps
Basic Qualifications
- 7+ years of direct sales or business development experience in enterprise technology, with a focus on new business acquisition
- 7+ years of experience selling security/cybersecurity solutions or services into enterprise accounts
- 5+ years of working with Core Cloud Technology Services including, but not limited to Compute, Edge, Hybrid, Security, and/or Networking experience
- Demonstrated ability to engage and build relationships with C-suite and VP-level stakeholders (CIO, CISO, CTO)
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and technologies (e.g., NIST, Zero Trust, SIEM, EDR, MDR, IAM, threat detection, data protection)


Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a matrix/overlay sales model, influencing strategy and collaborating cross-functionally with Solutions Architects, engineering teams, and partners
- Experience building, leading, or mentoring sales teams in a specialist or overlay capacity
- Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Company - AWS EMEA SARL (UK Branch)
Job ID: A10426371
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location