Sales Engineer

Posted 4 Days Ago
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New York, NY, USA
In-Office
190K-220K Annually
Mid level
Security • Software • Cybersecurity
We protect and secure our customer’s rapidly evolving digital world by providing a Data-First SASE solution.
The Role
Partner with sales to present technical product demos, translate customer needs into solution-focused conversations, develop technical solutions, and act as the sales team's pre-sales technical expert while building stakeholder relationships.
Summary Generated by Built In

Who is Forcepoint?

Forcepoint simplifies security for global businesses and governments. Forcepoint’s all-in-one, truly cloud-native platform makes it easy to adopt Zero Trust and prevent the theft or loss of sensitive data and intellectual property no matter where people are working. 20+ years in business. 2.7k employees. 150 countries. 11k+ customers. 300+ patents. If our mission excites you, you’re in the right place; we want you to bring your own energy to help us create a safer world. All we’re missing is you!

About the RoleAs a Sales Engineer at Forcepoint, you'll be the technical heartbeat of the sales process. You'll partner closely with our sales team to help prospective customers understand how Forcepoint's solutions solve their real-world security challenges, through product demos, technical presentations, and consultative support.

Location: New York, Philadelphia, Boston

What You'll Do
  • Deliver compelling product demonstrations and technical presentations to prospective customers
  • Serve as the go-to technical expert for the sales team throughout the pre-sales cycle
  • Develop creative solutions to complex customer challenges
  • Build relationships with senior stakeholders internally and externally
  • Contribute your expertise to help shape team goals and approaches
What We're Looking For
  • 4-6 years of relevant experience (or equivalent), ideally in cybersecurity or a technical sales environment
  • Strong ability to understand customer needs and translate them into solution-focused conversations
  • Comfortable working independently with minimal day-to-day direction
  • Good judgment in evaluating approaches and recommending solutions
Nice to Have
  • Cybersecurity certifications: CISSP, CEH, or SANS credentials are a plus
  • Hands-on experience with DLP, DSPM, or NGFW technologies - these are a real differentiator
  • Familiarity with AI fundamentals, particularly as they relate to data protection
Why It MattersThis role sits at the intersection of technology and business impact. You won't just be explaining products - you'll be helping organizations protect their most sensitive data in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

Forcepoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range and variable compensation for this role is 190,000.00 - 220,000.00 and represents the low and high end of compensation for this position. Actual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to, location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Forcepoint’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include bonuses, paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits  

Don’t meet every single qualification? Studies show people are hesitant to apply if they don’t meet all requirements listed in a job posting. Forcepoint is focused on building an inclusive and diverse workplace – so if there is something slightly different about your previous experience, but it otherwise aligns and you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You could be a great candidate for this or other roles on our team.

The policy of Forcepoint is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Forcepoint is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [email protected].

Applicants must have the right to work in the location to which you have applied.

Skills Required

  • 4-6 years of relevant experience (or equivalent)
  • Strong ability to understand customer needs and translate them into solution-focused conversations
  • Comfortable working independently with minimal day-to-day direction
  • Good judgment in evaluating approaches and recommending solutions
  • Must have the right to work in the location to which you have applied
  • Cybersecurity certifications: CISSP, CEH, or SANS credentials
  • Hands-on experience with DLP, DSPM, or NGFW technologies
  • Familiarity with AI fundamentals as they relate to data protection

Forcepoint Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth U.S. PTO is positioned as flexible or unlimited, with paid holidays and sick time, plus 20 hours of paid volunteer time each year. These elements support work-life balance if applied consistently across teams.
  • Parental & Family Support Offerings include parental leave, adoption assistance, and family medical leave. These benefits complement core medical coverage for family needs.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Support includes an EAP via TELUS Health, wellness programs, and tuition assistance up to $5,250 annually, alongside mentoring and Forcepoint University resources. These programs provide personal, emotional, and professional development support.

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The Company
HQ: Austin, TX
1,868 Employees
Year Founded: 1994

What We Do

We protect and secure our customer’s rapidly evolving digital world by providing a Data-First SASE solution. Forcepoint is the people-centric cybersecurity company that understands behavior and adapts security response and enforcement to risk. The Forcepoint ONE Platform simplifies security for companies around the world. We live by our values of being customer-centric, simplicity-focused, innovative, trustworthy and ethical, and people-centric.

Why Work With Us

Join our team and feel good about the work you do. At Forcepoint, you’re given unique opportunities to make an impact within your team, the company, and the world. We focus on delivery to our customers, high performance within our teams, and giving back to our communities.

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