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Sr Security Engineer – Pre-Sales
Company | Vectra |
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Location | Chicago, IL, USA |
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Salary | $180000 – $240000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | |
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Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Deep understanding of security-focused product lines (CASB, EDR, SIEM, or forensics) with the ability to translate features into customer value and standard methodologies.
- Strong knowledge of networking principles (L3-L7 OSI layers) to effectively communicate security solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication for crafting compelling proposals and delivering impactful pre-sales presentations.
- Passionate about the security landscape with a strong understanding of attacker progression (Red Team/Pentesting methodologies) and incident response (Blue Team) approaches.
- Familiarity with cloud security and network architectures.
Responsibilities
- Work hand-in-hand with your RSM to understand customer challenges and demonstrate how Vectra’s Cognito platform and security solutions address them.
- Be the domain expert on Vectra products, confidently delivering demos, explaining features, and solving potential roadblocks.
- Collaborate effectively across teams, ensuring all partners are informed and aligned for optimal customer solutions.
- Stay at the forefront of the security landscape by maintaining in-depth knowledge of Vectra’s product line and industry trends.
- Develop and foster strong technical relationships with customers and partners to identify new sales opportunities.
- Work alongside other Vectra engineers on high-level projects to deliver groundbreaking security solutions.
- Maintain a strong understanding of Vectra’s competitors and participate in deployment reviews, forecast calls, and design meetings.
Preferred Qualifications
- Startup DNA is a must: willing and able to do ‘whatever it takes’ with motivation to find solutions rather than admire the challenge.
- Customer-first behaviour is a must.
- 5+ years demonstrated ability in a Technical Account Management or Security Engineering role.
- Large account management experience is required.