Lead Sales Engineering Specialist – Security

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ireland.

📋 Description

• Provide support to our sales and field sales engineering teams by leveraging in-depth technical expertise and understanding of Fivetran’s internal security operations, platform features, and the security landscape.

• Ensure timely and precise responses to security questionnaires from prospects and customers by utilizing internal tools.

• Collaborate with Legal and Application Security teams to maintain internal repositories for security questionnaires.

• Spearhead documentation and internal training initiatives, facilitating the dissemination of specialized knowledge across the department.

• Partner closely with Fivetran’s Product and Engineering teams to align our solutions with customer requirements.

• Interact directly with prospects and customers regarding security architecture assessments and compliance discussions, gradually taking on more responsibility.

• Stay informed about the latest advancements and trends in the security domain.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a security administrator, backend engineer, field CISO, or in IT services within an enterprise or comparably complex environment.

• Extensive knowledge of modern cloud and on-premise network architectures, connectivity methods (SSH, Reverse SSH, VPN, PrivateLink), and data security practices.

• Capability to effectively articulate Fivetran’s comprehensive security posture and influence security stakeholders at all levels.

• A strong passion for data, security, analytics, and a commitment to leveraging technology to address business challenges, including experience in using generative AI to enhance and scale daily operations.

• Familiarity with trust center management platforms and automation tools for security questionnaires.

• A strong desire to learn and quickly absorb technical information, along with enthusiasm for sharing knowledge and teaching others.

• Knowledge of programming languages such as Java, SQL, and Python is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% employer-funded medical insurance.

• Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), in addition to paid sick leave, inclusive parental leave, holidays, and volunteer days off.

• RSU stock grants*

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Company virtual happy hours, complimentary meals, and enjoyable team-building activities.

• Monthly cell phone stipend.

• Access to an innovative mental health support platform that provides personalized care and resources such as therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their eligible dependents.