Lead Sales Engineering Specialist - Security

Fivetran

$173K — $217K *
US-AnywhereRemote in California, US
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in security administration, backend engineering, or related IT roles in complex environments
  • Strong knowledge of cloud and on-premise network architectures
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively about security posture
  • Passion for data security and technology solutions
  • Experience with automation tools for security questionnaire management
  • Curiosity and eagerness to learn and teach technical concepts
  • Familiarity with programming languages like Java, SQL, and Python is advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Support sales teams with technical expertise on security operations
  • Prepare timely responses to customer security questionnaires
  • Manage internal libraries for security question responses
  • Facilitate documentation and training for team knowledge sharing
  • Collaborate with Product and Engineering to align security solutions with customer needs
  • Conduct security architecture reviews and compliance discussions with clients
  • Stay informed on current trends and technologies in the security field

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid medical insurance
  • Generous paid time-off policy including sick leave and parental leave
  • Equity opportunities through RSU stock grants
  • Access to professional development training
  • Team-building activities and company-wide happy hours
  • Monthly cell phone stipend
  • Mental health support platform providing personalized care and resources
Full Job Description
About the Role

Fivetran is building data pipelines to power the modern data stack for thousands of companies.

We're looking for a talented Sales Engineering Specialist - Security to join our global sales engineering specialist team. As a Sales Engineering Specialist focused on Security, you will work closely with our sales and field sales engineering teams to satisfy customers' security needs. You will be responsible for providing timely responses to security questionnaires, engaging in customer-facing infosec calls, and collaborating with our internal SRE and Product teams focused on ensuring Fivetran's platform security.

Technologies You'll Use

In this role, you will be expected to have a strong understanding of the following technologies:
  • Fivetran's data integration platform, deployment methods, and security features
  • Cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform
  • Security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, data loss prevention systems, and encryption
  • Containerization and orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker, and familiarity with hybrid and self-hosted deployment models
  • Security and Data Privacy Compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI, HIPAA, HITRUST and GDPR


What You'll Do
  • Support our sales and field sales engineering teams with deep technical knowledge and understanding of Fivetran's internal security operations, related platform features, and the security domain
  • Deliver timely and accurate responses to prospect and customer security questionnaires utilizing internal tooling
  • Work with Legal and AppSec to maintain internal libraries for use in security questionnaires
  • Lead documentation and internal enablement efforts, helping to scale our specialist knowledge to the entire department
  • Work closely with Fivetran's Product and Engineering teams to ensure alignment of our solutions to our customer needs
  • Engage directly with prospects and customers on security architecture reviews and compliance discussions, with increasing ownership over time
  • Stay up-to-date on the latest technologies and trends in the security domain


Skills We're Looking For
  • 3+ years as a security administrator, backend engineer, field CISO, or IT services within an enterprise or similarly complex environment
  • Extensive expertise with modern cloud and on-premise network architectures, connectivity mechanisms (SSH, Reverse SSH, VPN, PrivateLink), and data security.
  • Ability to effectively communicate Fivetran's detailed security posture and influence security audiences at all levels
  • Passion for data, security, analytics, and a philosophy of using technology to help solve business problems, including experience with using generative AI to accelerate and scale day-to-day workflows
  • Experience with trust center management platforms and security questionnaire automation software
  • Curiosity to learn and assimilate technical information quickly, enthusiasm to share and teach others.
  • Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, SQL, and Python is a plus


The compensation range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire compensation for the target position and level, and may include sales incentives or target bonuses depending on the role. Our compensation ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Our job titles may span more than one career level. Within the range, individual compensation is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, business need, market demands. The compensation range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your location during the hiring process.

Pay Range

$173,811-$217,264 USD

Perks and Benefits
  • 100% employer-paid medical insurance*
  • Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays (including a year end Global Week of Rest), and volunteer days off
  • RSU stock grants*
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities
  • Monthly cell phone stipend
  • Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.

*May vary by country and worker type - please reach out to your recruiter for more information

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