Presales Solutions Engineer, Data Security

SHI International

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Work type
Remote
Location
Austin, TX
Salary
$120,000–$230,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
29 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 Security

The Presales Solutions Engineer - Data Security serves as a customer-facing data security expert within the security services team. 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, creating sales collateral, and scoping professional services. The position requires intermediate knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, HITRUST, and CIS, alongside expertise in Data Loss Prevention, Data Security Posture Management, and file encryption. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency with mainstream technologies including Proofpoint, zScaler, Mimecast, Cyera, Varonis, Concentric, and Sentra. The role solves complex business problems by aligning security technology with specific customer goals and organizational objectives.

What you'll do

  • Act as a customer-facing data 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 create use cases in the SHI lab to support sales engagements.
  • Scope and assist in the creation of Statements of Work (SOW) for professional services.
  • Stay current on new technology, trends, and market behavior through independent study and lab work.
  • Communicate complex technical ideas to diverse audiences, including CIOs, CISOs, and security engineers.

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.
  • Strong technical knowledge of DLP, DSPM, DDR, and file encryption.
  • Ability to communicate and sell complex technical products by articulating value propositions to customers.
  • Expertise in mainstream technologies including Proofpoint, zScaler, Mimecast, Cyera, Varonis, Concentric, and Sentra.
  • Advanced certification in CISSP, GIAC, SSCP, CISM, CCSP, CEH, CPT, CWSP, CCNP Security, CCIE Security, or relevant OEM certifications (preferred).

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