Senior Security Sales Engineer

Datadog

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Datadog, Inc. is an American company that provides an observability service for cloud-scale applications, providing monitoring of servers, databases, tools, and services, through a SaaS-based data analytics platform.

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TL;DR · Senior Security Sales Engineer

As a Security Sales Engineer at Datadog, you will join the dynamic enterprise sales engineering team to drive security sales by providing technical expertise and delivering compelling solutions. Your day-to-day responsibilities include supporting strategic accounts, collaborating with the sales team to identify customer needs, conducting product demonstrations, and developing technical proposals. You will also work closely with product management and engineering teams to influence product development based on customer feedback. This role requires deep experience with SIEM platforms, SOC workflows, endpoint security, and cloud platform security tools. Expert knowledge of developer ecosystems and application security best practices is essential, along with strong presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

What you'll do

  • Support the Enterprise Security Sales team in driving adoption of security offerings within strategic accounts.
  • Identify and understand security requirements across Datadog’s enterprise customer base.
  • Conduct detailed product demonstrations, showcasing capabilities and benefits of security solutions.
  • Provide technical expertise throughout the sales cycle, including during evaluations and proof-of-value initiatives.
  • Develop a deep understanding of Datadog's security products, industry trends, and vulnerabilities.
  • Assist in creating technical proposals and other sales materials for customers.
  • Relay customer feedback to product management and engineering teams to influence development.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • Deep experience with SIEM platforms and SOC workflows including alert triage and response.
  • Expert knowledge of developer ecosystems and application security best practices.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and security tools.
  • Excellent presentation skills to articulate technical concepts to various audiences.
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities in complex scenarios.
  • Willingness to travel up to 30% for customer meetings and industry events.

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