Presales Solutions Engineer – Email Security

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Facilitate technical discovery sessions to gain insights into customer objectives, security challenges, and technological landscapes.

• Evaluate customer security frameworks and pinpoint gaps, risks, and areas for enhancement.

• Create high-level architecture designs, solution proposals, and technical documentation for email security systems.

• Architect and propose scalable cybersecurity solutions that align with customer needs and industry best practices.

• Deliver presentations on security solutions, value propositions, and competitive advantages to both technical and executive stakeholders.

• Assist in product demonstrations, whiteboard discussions, and technical briefings.

• Collaborate with technology partners and vendors to validate and enhance proposed solutions.

• Participate in pre-sales proof-of-concept initiatives to confirm technical suitability and business value.

• Provide technical enablement and training focused on security to internal sales teams.

• Ensure a seamless transition to post-sales delivery teams following opportunity closure.

• Offer consultative technical assistance to customers and internal sales teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be based in the Midwest region of the US, as required for business operations and determined by SHI management.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in cybersecurity, pre-sales engineering, or solutions architecture.

• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, HITRUST, and CIS.

• In-depth knowledge of email security technologies, including phishing and BEC protection, secure email gateways, API-based email security, DLP, and advanced threat protection.

• Expertise in email security solutions from vendors such as Proofpoint, Mimecast, Abnormal, and other leading providers.

• Comprehensive understanding of email and data security environments encompassing cloud, on-premises, and hybrid architectures.

• Strong knowledge of identity, network security, endpoint protection, data protection, and security operations.

• Experience in supporting sales teams within a VAR, systems integrator, or technology provider setting.

• Excellent presentation abilities, including both live and virtual demonstrations.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to follow-up.

• Proactive approach to researching, learning, and addressing challenges with a positive and collaborative attitude.

• Exceptional relationship-building skills and a genuine passion for technology.

• Strong documentation capabilities, including the creation of system and network diagrams and customer-facing presentations.

• Preferred certifications: CISSP, CCSP, CISM, SSCP.

• Relevant industry, OEM, vendor, or professional cybersecurity certifications are preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities.

• Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits.

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.

• 401K plan.

• Flexible spending options.

• Access to world-class facilities and technology to excel in both office and remote environments.

• A strong commitment to diversity.