This role is for Ignition Italia Srl, an Exclusive Networks Company.
About the role
We are looking for a Pre-Sales Cybersecurity Engineer with a strong background in Privileged Access Management (PAM), identity security, and IT infrastructure to join our technical team and act as a trusted technical advisor for partners and customers.
This role is key in supporting the sales organization by designing, presenting, and validating cybersecurity solutions, combining strong technical expertise with business understanding and excellent communication skills.
Duties & Responsibilities
As a Pre-Sales Engineer, you will be responsible for:
Working closely with the sales team to support all pre-sales activities, including customer meetings, solution presentations, and technical workshops.
Understanding customer and partner requirements and translating them into effective cybersecurity architectures aligned with Ingecom Ignition’s portfolio.
Acting as a technical reference for partners and end customers throughout the pre-sales cycle.
Designing and delivering technical presentations, demos, and solution proposals.
Managing and executing Proof of Concept (PoC) activities, from planning to validation, in collaboration with resellers and end customers.
Supporting initial configuration, deployment, and validation of solutions during early project phases.
Serving as a technical interface between vendors, partners, customers, and internal teams.
Delivering technical training sessions, workshops, and enablement activities (classroom, online, or on-the-job).
Keeping up to date with market trends, emerging technologies, and vendor solutions.
Qualifications & Experience | Core Requirements
Proven experience in IT, preferably in pre-sales, technical consulting, cybersecurity, or engineering roles.
Strong ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders: sales teams, vendors, partners, and customers.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Good command of English (B1–B2 level), for interaction with vendors and technical documentation.
Willingness to travel within Italy as required.
Technical Skills & Expertise
Hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas:
Privileged Access Management (PAM) platforms and privileged account lifecycle management
Password vaulting, credential rotation, discovery, and onboarding of privileged accounts
Privileged session management, monitoring, recording, and auditing
Least privilege, privilege elevation, application control, and endpoint privilege management
Active Directory, LDAP, identity management, authentication, and authorization concepts
Networking fundamentals and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, LAN, WAN, VPN, SSH, RDP, SMB)
Administration of Windows and Linux systems, services, and privileged accounts
Integration of PAM solutions with SIEM, ITSM, MFA, directories, and security platforms
Cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP) and cloud privileged access concepts
Virtualized environments (VMware, Hyper-V) and common enterprise infrastructure components
Basic knowledge of databases, APIs, scripting, and automation for system integration
Security principles including least privilege, Zero Trust, segregation of duties, and credential protection
Troubleshooting of infrastructure, connectivity, certificates, authentication, and access issues
Understanding of security frameworks and regulatory requirements related to privileged access
Nice to Have
Experience delivering technical training or workshops.
Knowledge of or experience with PAM vendors such as Delinea, BeyondTrust, CyberArk, WALLIX, or similar solutions.
Relevant certifications, either vendor-neutral or vendor-specific.
Experience with solution deployment, migration, or professional services activities is a nice to have
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the recruitment and hiring of individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences, as we believe this strengthens our ability to develop superior solutions, make informed decisions, and better serve our valued customers. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability status, or any similar characteristic. Employment decisions are made solely on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Please click here to review our Diversity and Inclusion Policy for further information.
If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our success.
Skills Required
- Proven experience in IT, preferably in pre-sales, technical consulting, cybersecurity, or engineering roles
- Ability to collaborate with sales teams, vendors, partners, and customers
- Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
- Good command of English at B1-B2 level
- Willingness to travel within Italy as required
- Hands-on experience with Privileged Access Management platforms and privileged account lifecycle management
- Experience with password vaulting, credential rotation, privileged-account discovery, and onboarding
- Experience with privileged session management, monitoring, recording, and auditing
- Knowledge of least privilege, privilege elevation, application control, and endpoint privilege management
- Knowledge of Active Directory, LDAP, identity management, authentication, and authorization
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals and protocols including TCP/IP, DNS, LAN, WAN, VPN, SSH, RDP, and SMB
- Administration experience with Windows and Linux systems, services, and privileged accounts
- Experience integrating PAM solutions with SIEM, ITSM, MFA, directories, and security platforms
- Knowledge of Azure, AWS, GCP, and cloud privileged-access concepts
- Knowledge of VMware, Hyper-V, and enterprise infrastructure components
- Basic knowledge of databases, APIs, scripting, and automation for system integration
- Knowledge of least privilege, Zero Trust, segregation of duties, and credential protection
- Ability to troubleshoot infrastructure, connectivity, certificates, authentication, and access issues
- Understanding of security frameworks and regulatory requirements related to privileged access
- Experience delivering technical training or workshops
- Knowledge of or experience with Delinea, BeyondTrust, CyberArk, WALLIX, or similar PAM solutions
- Relevant vendor-neutral or vendor-specific certifications
- Experience with solution deployment, migration, or professional services activities
What We Do
Exclusive Networks is a global trusted cybersecurity specialist for digital infrastructure helping to drive the transition to a totally trusted digital future for all people and organisations. Our distinctive approach to distribution gives partners more opportunity and more customer relevance. Our specialism is their strength – equipping them to capitalise on rapidly evolving technologies and transformative business models. The Exclusive story is a global one with a services-first ideology at its core, harnessing innovation and disruption to deliver partner value. With offices in 43 countries and the ability to service customers in over 170 countries across five continents, Exclusive combine the extreme focus and value of local independents with the scale and service delivery of a single worldwide distribution powerhouse. Join our team: www.exclusive-networks.com/about-exclusive-networks/careers/







