Security Sales Engineer, Exposure Management

Check Point Software Technologies

$110K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Mountain View, CA
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in a customer-facing technical role, preferably in cybersecurity
  • Demonstrated success in leading technical engagements from start to finish
  • Strong grasp of enterprise network and security architecture concepts
  • Experience in delivering technical demos to diverse audiences
  • Practical experience with product deployment and troubleshooting
  • Proficient in time management and handling multiple projects at once

Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical aspects of the sales process from requirements gathering to implementation
  • Support sales teams during calls and on-site visits with product demonstrations
  • Plan and manage Proof Of Value (POV) projects with hands-on troubleshooting
  • Draft technical responses for RFPs and RFIs, coordinating with internal experts
  • Serve as a technical resource in prospect meetings and events

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on professional development
  • Opportunities to engage with leading technologies in the cybersecurity space
  • Supportive role in bridging business and technology needs
  • Engagement with clients' SecOps teams for tailored solutions
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Sales Engineer will report to the Sales Engineering Lead and be an integral part of the sales process. A Sales Engineer leads the end-to-end technical process, from requirements gathering and solution design to implementation, oversight and ongoing support. These professionals bridge the gap between business needs and technology capabilities by translating business requirements into technical specifications and designing comprehensive solutions that meet organizational objectives.
  • Technical Leadership: The Sales Engineer plays a key technical leadership role, partnering closely with the customer's SecOps teams to tailor solutions that precisely address their unique security challenges and operational requirements.
  • Support the sales team on prospect conference calls and onsite visits by providing product demonstrations, responding to technical questions and explaining features in the context of solving the prospects' business problems.
  • Plan, manage and execute prospect POVs (Proof Of Value). Hands-On troubleshooting and installation of product is required.
  • Lead technical response to RFPs and RFIs by writing clear responses to commonly asked questions and gathering answers from other internal technical experts.
  • Participate as a technical resource at any/all prospect meetings, seminars and events.


Qualifications
  • 3+ years of experience as a Sales Engineer, Solutions Engineer, or in a similar customer-facing technical role, preferably in the cybersecurity domain.
  • Proven track record of leading end-to-end technical engagements - from discovery and requirements gathering through hands-on implementation, POCs/POVs, and post-sale support.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise network and security architecture (e.g., firewalls, EDR, XDR, SIEM/SOC workflows, vulnerability management).
  • Experience delivering technical product demos and presenting to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Hands-on experience with product deployment and troubleshooting in customer environments.
  • Excellent time management, multi-tasking, prioritization skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.

Nice to have:
  • Familiarity with threat exposure management platforms or risk-based vulnerability management tools.
  • Background working with or for MSSPs, enterprise IT, or security operations teams.

Must be eligible to work in country of residence without sponsorship now or in the future.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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