Presales Solutions Engineer - Data Security

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Hiring Remotely in US
Remote
120K-230K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Software
The Role
Customer-facing cloud security presales engineer who consults with executives and security teams, develops security services and lab-based use cases, educates sales, creates collateral, and stays current on security technologies and frameworks to support sales engagements.
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About Us

Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $16 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.

 

Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 7,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy:

  • Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.

  • Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.

  • Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.

  • World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours. 

Job Summary

The Presales Solutions Engineer – Data Security will be a customer-facing cloud security expert. They will take a consultative approach to security projects and have a holistic understanding of how security technology enables business.  The Solutions Engineer will also develop and deliver new security services offerings to address customer requests/opportunities. This remote position may be required to report to the office in Austin, Texas, as required for business needs and as determined by SHI management.

Role Description

  • Collaboration  with multiple layers of contacts within client organizations, including but not limited to CIO, CSO, CISO, Security Engineers, and procurement to strengthen our overall customer relationship and better understand the goals and objectives they are trying to achieve. 

  • Understand the company’s services offerings in all solution practice areas by attending company training and expanding knowledge through self-study. 

  • Educate sales teams on cybersecurity solution selling and key technologies through 1x1, team, and company training. 

  • Staying current on new technology, trends, and market behavior by studying market trends and the industry landscape  

  • Engaging in self-study and independent work in lab facilities to increase job-related knowledge and skills 

  • Developing collateral to assist with cybersecurity sales engagements 

  • Developing use cases in the SHI lab to support sales engagements

Behaviors and Competencies

  • Presenting: Can design and deliver engaging presentations, adapting the content and style to suit the audience, context, and medium.

  • Negotiation: Can proactively seek out negotiation opportunities, initiate discussions, and contribute to conflict resolution.

  • Communication: Can effectively communicate complex ideas and information to diverse audiences and can facilitate effective communication between others.

  • Detail-Oriented: Can manage complex tasks or projects, identifying errors or inconsistencies, and ensuring all details are addressed, necessary corrections are made, and quality is maintained.

  • Organization: Can effectively coordinate multiple projects, delegate tasks where appropriate, and employ advanced organizational tools and methods.

  • Follow-Up: Can proactively identify tasks that require follow-up, initiate necessary actions, and contribute to efficient workflow management.

  • Problem-Solving: Can proactively identify potential problems, initiate preventive measures, and propose and contribute to innovative solutions.

  • Relationship Building: Can proactively seek out opportunities to expand networks, initiate collaborations, and contribute to team cohesion.

  • Documentation: Can develop comprehensive documentation standards, implement best practices, and ensure documentation supports operational efficiency.

  • Results Orientation: Can set challenging goals for their team and lead them to achieve these goals, demonstrating a consistent track record of results.

Skill Level Requirements

  • Experience and understanding of security frameworks such as NIST, HITRUST, CIS, Etc.  - Intermediate

  • Strong technical identity governance and security knowledge, including but not limited to DLP, CASB, SWG, DSPM, USB control, file encryption, and ransomware recovery solutions.  - Intermediate

  • Ability to effectively communicate and sell complex technical products or services by understanding customer needs, articulating the value proposition, and providing technical expertise to support the sales process - Intermediate

  • Expertise in mainstream technologies to include: Proofpoint, Mimecast, Abnormal, Rubrik, Varonis, Sentra, Cohesity, etc.

Other Requirements

  • 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

  • Advanced certification in one or more of the following mainstream technologies preferred: CISSP, Relevant GIAC Cert, SSCP, CISM, CCSP, CEH, CPT, CWSP, CCNP Security, CCIE Security or Relevant Professional certifications in Cyber Security OEMs

  • Travel to client locations required up to 20%, for customer meetings, internal meetings or engagements, travel to customer or partner sites, conferences, and SHI offices.  

  • Extended hours are required to complete some special projects 

The estimated annual pay range for this position is $120,000 - $230,000 which includes a base salary and bonus. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.

Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status 

Skills Required

  • Completed Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience
  • 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, CIS
  • Strong technical identity governance and security knowledge including DLP, CASB, SWG, DSPM, USB control, file encryption, and ransomware recovery solutions
  • Ability to effectively communicate and sell complex technical products or services
  • Expertise in mainstream technologies such as Proofpoint, Mimecast, Abnormal, Rubrik, Varonis, Sentra, Cohesity
  • Advanced certifications preferred (CISSP, GIAC, SSCP, CISM, CCSP, CEH, CPT, CWSP, CCNP Security, CCIE Security, or relevant OEM certs)
  • Travel to client locations required up to 20%
  • Extended hours required for some special projects

SHI International Corp. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SHI International Corp. and has not been reviewed or approved by SHI International Corp..

  • Healthcare Strength Feedback suggests the medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy offerings are comprehensive, with multiple plan options, telemedicine access, and solid ancillary coverage.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Feedback suggests onsite fitness centers, wellness programs that can reduce premiums, and discounts/purchase programs provide meaningful lifestyle support.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Feedback suggests commission structures in sales and premium totals in certain technical presales roles create notable upside potential for strong performers.

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The Company
HQ: Somerset, NJ
7,309 Employees

What We Do

Think of SHI as your personal technology concierge. We connect your team with the IT solutions and services you need to support your organizational growth and employee experience. Whether you’re building a modern hybrid workplace, defending against an evolving threat landscape, making the cloud work harder for you, or searching for ways to optimize your software portfolio, our friendly 6,000-person team is ready to solve what’s next for your organization. Our in-house data center integration, device configuration, and deployment and license advisory services, plus our top-tier status with vendors and flexible financing make life simpler for IT decision makers. Execute your IT vision with stress-free, scalable solutions you – and your people – will love. SHI is proud to be the largest Minority/Woman Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) in the United States.

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