Sophos

Senior Sales Engineer, Central America and Caribbean

Sophos$172K — $286K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering or similar field.
  • 5+ years of experience in sales within IT or cybersecurity.
  • Expertise in Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services and Incident Response.
  • Proven ability to deliver engaging product demonstrations.
  • Strong skills in communicating complex tech concepts to both technical and business audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Lead pre-sales for cybersecurity solutions in Central America and the Caribbean.
  • Collaborate with partners and resellers to provide technical expertise for Sophos products.
  • Act as product expert for Sophos XGS Firewalls and other cybersecurity measures.
  • Deliver corporate information on the latest security trends to clients.
  • Share strategies for mitigating cybersecurity threats based on current research.
  • Provide technical guidance to partners for Sophos solution implementation.
  • Articulate complex security concepts to C-level stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Telecommute from anywhere in the U.S.
  • Up to 25% travel to meet with clients in the assigned territory.
Full Job Description
What You Will Do

  • Lead pre-sales activities for comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity solutions and services in support of the Central American and Caribbean (CCA) region.
  • Collaborate with CCA partners and resellers to enhance their sales efforts by providing technical expertise and engineering support for Sophos solutions.
  • Serve as product expert for customers with Sophos XGS Next Generation Firewalls, Encryption, Endpoint Protection, Risk and Compliance, Mobile Security, and broader Cybersecurity measures.
  • Deliver in-depth corporate information to customers and key accounts, focusing on the latest security trends, emerging attack vectors, and advanced research on vulnerabilities.
  • Share strategies to effectively mitigate cybersecurity threats, informed by cutting-edge research and real-world attack methodologies.
  • Provide technical guidance to partners and resellers to enhance their understanding and capabilities with Sophos solutions.
  • Articulate complex security concepts and solutions from technical teams to C -Level.
  • Stay abreast of the latest developments in cybersecurity, including threat landscapes, defensive strategies, and compliance requirements.
  • Ensure that customers are well-informed about the potential threats and the best practices to protect their digital assets.
  • Reports to HQ at 3090 Nowitzki Way, Suite 300, Dallas, TX 75219. Telecommuting permissible from home office anywhere in the U.S.
  • Up to 25% travel to visit current and prospective customers in Central America and Caribbean (the assigned sales territory).


What You Will Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or related technical field (or foreign degree equivalent) and at least 5 years of experience working with decision makers to achieve sales quotas in IT or cybersecurity industry.
  • Demonstrated ability with Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services as well as Incident Response offerings; Demonstrated ability with technical cybersecurity understanding including protection methods for Networks, Cloud Workloads, Windows, Linux and Mac OS devices
  • Demonstrated ability with delivering high quality, engaging product demos to current and prospective customers
  • Demonstrated ability with delivering outstanding customer experience and clearly articulating competitive advantages to both technical and business-level audiences
  • Demonstrated ability selling through and with channel partners, and ability to thrive in a team selling environment.


In the United States, the base salary for this role ranges from $172,000 to $286,000. In addition to the base salary, there's a component for target sales commissions alongside a comprehensive benefits package. A candidate's specific pay within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including job-related skills, training, location, experience, relevant education, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

About Sophos

Sophos Group plc is a British based security software and hardware company. Sophos develops products for communication endpoint, encryption, network security, email security, mobile security and unified threat management. Sophos is primarily focused on providing security software to 100- to 5,000-seat organizations. While not a primary focus, Sophos also protects home users, through free and paid antivirus solutions intended to demonstrate product functionality. It was listed on the London Stock Exchange until it was acquired by Thoma Bravo in February 2020.
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