Presales Solutions Engineer, Data Protection

SHI International

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Work type
Remote
Location
Austin, TX
Salary
$120,000–$230,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
111 days ago
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About SHI International

SHI International is a global IT solutions provider and Value-Added Reseller (VAR) that helps corporate, enterprise, and public sector customers manage, procure, and secure hardware, software, and cloud services.

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TL;DR · Presales Solutions Engineer, Data Protection

The Presales Solutions Engineer - Data Protection serves as a customer-facing cloud security expert within the security solutions practice. This role involves taking a consultative approach to security projects, developing new security services offerings, and educating sales teams on cybersecurity solution selling. Day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with client leadership like CISOs, developing use cases in lab facilities, and creating collateral to support sales engagements. The position requires intermediate knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, HITRUST, and CIS, alongside technical expertise in DLP, CASB, SWG, DSPM, USB control, file encryption, and ransomware recovery solutions. The role solves complex business problems by aligning security technology with organizational goals, requiring the ability to communicate complex technical products and articulate value propositions to diverse audiences.

What you'll do

  • Act as a customer-facing cloud security expert to provide a consultative approach to security projects.
  • Develop and deliver new security services offerings to address specific customer requests and opportunities.
  • Educate internal sales teams on cybersecurity solution selling and key technologies through various training sessions.
  • Develop sales collateral and use cases in the SHI lab to support cybersecurity sales engagements.
  • Communicate complex technical ideas and value propositions to diverse audiences, including CIOs and CISOs.
  • Stay current on new technology, market trends, and industry behaviors through self-study and lab work.
  • Manage complex projects and tasks while ensuring all details are addressed and quality is maintained.
  • Travel to client locations for meetings, conferences, and technical engagements as required.

What we're looking for

  • Completed Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience required.
  • 5+ years experience in a technical cybersecurity role.
  • 3+ years experience in Security Pre-Sales Consulting.
  • Experience and understanding of security frameworks such as NIST, HITRUST, and CIS.
  • Intermediate strong technical identity governance and security knowledge including DLP, CASB, SWG, DSPM, and ransomware recovery.
  • Ability to effectively communicate and sell complex technical products by articulating value propositions to diverse audiences.
  • Advanced certification in CISSP, GIAC, SSCP, CISM, CCSP, CEH, CPT, CWSP, CCNP Security, CCIE Security, or relevant OEM certifications (preferred).
  • Ability to travel to client locations up to 20% of the time.

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