Senior Sales Engineer, Australia

Horizon3ai
Australia
Remote

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for cybersecurity professionals with pre-sales experience who can simplify complex technical topics for non-technical audiences and collaborate closely with sales and product teams.

Best fit for

  • Cybersecurity pre-sales engineers with 5+ years of experience in the domain
    — “5+ years of experience as a Pre-Sales Engineer/Solutions Architect, ideally in the cybersecurity domain.”
  • Candidates who can translate technical capabilities into customer-centric value propositions
    — “Must demonstrate deep knowledge of our cybersecurity products and services, assisting the sales team in presenting and position them to prospects and clients.”
  • Individuals with strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
    — “Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Highly collaborative with a strong sense of initiative.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a minimum of 25Mbps consumer broadband for remote work
    — “require minimum 25Mbps consumer grade broadband connection.”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize a track record of tailoring product demonstrations to specific client needs
    — “Provide live demos and proof of concepts for our cybersecurity solutions, tailoring each demo to the specific needs and concerns of the potential customer.”
  • Showcase collaboration with cross-functional teams like product and engineering
    — “Will work closely with the sales and product teams to design and refine our solutions based on customer needs.”
  • Demonstrate ability to relay customer feedback effectively to internal teams
    — “relay feedback from the field to our product and engineering teams, contributing to the ongoing improvement of our product.”
  • Include experience with RFP/RFI responses and technical documentation
    — “Assist in answering technical sections of RFPs and RFIs.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Technical expertise in presenting and positioning cybersecurity products and services
  • Customer engagement to understand cybersecurity needs, challenges, and infrastructure
  • Product demonstrations tailored to specific needs and concerns
  • Solution development based on customer needs
  • Technical training for the sales team
Typical background
5+ years of experience as a Pre-Sales Engineer/Solutions Architect, ideally in the cybersecurity domainStrong understanding of cyber threats, risk management, and cybersecurity solutions

Skills & requirements

Required

Cybersecurity Products And ServicesCustomer EngagementProduct DemonstrationsSolution DevelopmentTechnical TrainingFeedback LoopRfp/rfi AssistancePost-sales SupportCyber ThreatsRisk ManagementCybersecurity SolutionsVerbal And Written Communication SkillsCollaborationInitiative

Stack & domain

CybersecuritySales EngineeringSolutions ArchitectureTechnical TrainingCommunicationCollaborationInitiativeSales

About the role

Original posting from Horizon3ai via Ashby

Get to Know Us

Horizon3.ai http://Horizon3.ai is a fast-growing, remote cybersecurity company dedicated to the mission of enabling organizations to proactively find and fix and verify exploitable attack vectors before criminals exploit them. Our flagship product, the NodeZeroTM platform, delivers production-safe autonomous pentests and other key assessment operations that scale across the largest internal, external, cloud, and hybrid cloud environments. NodeZero has been adopted by organizations of all sizes, from small educational institutions to government agencies and Global 100 enterprises. It is used by ITOps/SecOps teams, consulting pentesters, and MSSPs and MSPs.

We are a fusion of former U.S. Special Operations cyber operators, startup engineers, and formerly frustrated cybersecurity practitioners. We're committed to helping solve our common security problems: ineffective security tools, false positives resulting in alert fatigue, blind spots, "checkbox” security culture, cybersecurity skills shortage, and the long lead time and expense of hiring outside consultants. Collectively, we are a team of learn it alls, committed to a culture of respect, collaboration, ownership, and results.

As a remote company, we require minimum 25Mbps consumer grade broadband connection.

What You’ll Do

Horizon3AI is committed to defending businesses from the ever-growing threat landscape. Our advanced solutions and expert team provide unparalleled security for our clients. We are looking for a passionate Sales Engineer/Solutions Architect to join our team and help prospects and clients understand the true value and capabilities of our product(s) and services.

  • Technical expertise - Must demonstrate deep knowledge of our cybersecurity products and services, assisting the sales team in presenting and position them to prospects and clients.
  • Customer engagement - Must meet with potential customers to understand their cybersecurity needs, challenges, and infrastructure, ensuring that our solutions are the perfect fit for them.
  • Product demonstrations - Provide live demos and proof of concepts for our cybersecurity solutions, tailoring each demo to the specific needs and concerns of the potential customer.
  • Solution development - Will work closely with the sales and product teams to design and refine our solutions based on customer needs.
  • Technical training - train the sales team on the technical aspects of our products to enhance their ability to sell more effectively.
  • Feedback loop - relay feedback from the field to our product and engineering teams, contributing to the ongoing improvement of our product.
  • RFP/RFI assistance - Assist in answering technical sections of RFPs and RFIs.
  • Post-sales support - On rare occasions, assist in post-sales processes to ensure the smooth implementation and satisfaction of our customers.

What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience as a Pre-Sales Engineer/Solutions Architect, ideally in the cybersecurity domain.
  • Strong understanding of cyber threats, risk management, and cybersecurity solutions.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrates ability to simplify complex technical topics for a non-technical audience.
  • Highly collaborative with a strong sense of initiative.
  • Language Skills: Fluency in the English language.

Perks of Horizon3.ai http://Horizon3.ai

  • Inclusive Team: We value diversity and promote an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
  • Growth Opportunities: Be part of a dynamic and growing team with numerous career development opportunities.
  • Innovative Culture: Work in a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.
  • Remote Work: We are a 100% remote company. Enjoy the convenience and work-life balance that comes with remote work.
  • Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive salary and benefits which includes health, vision & dental care for you and your family, a flexible vacation policy, and generous parental leave.

Compensation and Values

At Horizon3, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and our compensation philosophy reflects this core value. We are committed to fostering an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and rewarded for their contributions. Our compensation structure is designed to be fair, competitive, and transparent, ensuring that every team member is recognized and compensated equitably across roles, levels, and locations.

You Belong Here

Horizon3 is not just an equal opportunity employer - we are a community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental principles of our culture and success. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, hair length or any other legally protected status by law.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion means we strive to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that reflects the varied communities we serve. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and strengthen our ability to create cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. At Horizon3, every team member is valued and supported in an environment that encourages personal and professional growth.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Come be a part of Horizon3, where your unique contributions are recognized, and your potential is limitless.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Source: Horizon3ai careers (Ashby)

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