Sales Engineer, Major Enterprise

Job description

We are seeking a Sales Engineer to partner with a Named Account Manager in a defined territory. This role is designed for a technically strong but strategically minded individual who thrives in customer-facing engagements. The Systems Engineer will act as a trusted advisor, guiding large enterprise organizations through cybersecurity transformation initiatives that span SecOps, Zero Trust, cloud, and network security.

Responsibilities

• Partner with sales to qualify opportunities, define solution strategy, and align technical capabilities with customer business outcomes.
• Lead discovery sessions, workshops, and security assessments that uncover operational and architectural requirements in complex enterprise environments.
• Design and present secure architectures that incorporate networking, cloud, and SecOps components.
• Deliver impactful presentations and demos to both technical stakeholders and executive decision-makers (CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, and business leaders).

Customer Engagement & Strategy

• Serve as the primary technical expert in sales cycles, guiding enterprise accounts through evaluation and decision processes.
• Advise on cybersecurity strategies such as Zero Trust, SASE, cloud security, and SecOps modernization.
• Build and maintain long-term trusted relationships with C-level executives and senior leadership, positioning yourself as a strategic advisor.
• Translate technical concepts into business value discussions tailored for executive-level conversations.

Post-Sales Partnership

• Support smooth deployment transitions by working closely with professional services, support, and customer success teams.
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