Security Sales Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +6 more states.

📋 Description

• Assist the Enterprise Security Sales team in promoting the adoption of Datadog’s security solutions within targeted strategic accounts.

• Work in conjunction with the broader sales team to identify and comprehend security needs across Datadog’s Enterprise customer landscape.

• Perform comprehensive product demonstrations and presentations, highlighting the features and advantages of Datadog's security offerings.

• Offer technical knowledge and support throughout the sales process, including during client evaluations and proof-of-value initiatives.

• Cultivate and maintain an in-depth understanding of Datadog's security products, industry developments, and existing vulnerabilities, ensuring awareness of the latest features and improvements.

• Aid in the development of technical proposals, documentation, and additional sales materials.

• Collaborate closely with the product management and engineering teams to communicate customer feedback and shape product development.

• Engage in industry events, conferences, and webinars to advocate for Datadog's security solutions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

• Extensive experience with SIEM platforms and detection pipelines, SOC workflows (alert triage, investigation, response), endpoint security (EDR/MDR), and the implementation and adjustment of security controls in live customer settings.

• Proficient knowledge of the developer and DevOps ecosystems and best practices in application security.

• Solid understanding of security principles and best practices.

• Practical experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and associated security tools and technologies.

• Exceptional presentation and communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a capacity for critical and creative thinking.

• Willingness to travel up to 30% for customer meetings and attendance at industry events.

🏝️ Benefits

• Best-in-class onboarding process.

• Comprehensive global benefits.

• Intra-departmental mentorship and buddy program for internal networking.

• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).

• Ongoing professional development, product training, and career progression opportunities.

• A welcoming company culture, with opportunities to join our Community Guilds and participate in Inclusion Talks.