Senior Sales Engineer - AI Security Solutions
Proofpoint3 days ago
Responsibilities
- Build credibility with CISOs, security architects, AI/ML stakeholders, IT stakeholders, and data leaders.
- Lead technical workshops on AI risk, governance, and secure adoption strategies.
- Support proof-of-value and proof-of-concept engagements for real-world AI use cases.
- Advise customers on integrating AI security into existing security and data protection architectures.
- Deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations that connect technology to business outcomes.
- Partner with Product Management, Marketing, Customer Success, and Sales on roadmap feedback, thought leadership, onboarding, and deployment expansion.
- Travel as required.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in Sales Engineering, Solutions Engineering, or similar technical pre-sales roles.
- Strong cybersecurity background and expertise in AI security risks, AI/ML concepts, or emerging AI security challenges.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations.
- Strong consultative, communication, analytical, problem-solving, solution architecture, and systems-thinking skills.
- Experience with enterprise software deployments on end-user devices and cloud environments.
- Experience developing AI agents in Amazon EKS, Google GKE, and Azure AKS environments.
- Familiarity with TCP/IP, proxies, firewalls, CASB, and SIEM.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
- Flexible work environment.
- Annual wellness and community outreach days.
- Recognition for contributions.
- Global collaboration and networking opportunities.
- Travel is required.
Categories
Solutions Engineering
About Proofpoint
Proofpoint builds cloud-based cybersecurity and compliance products that protect email, collaboration tools, and sensitive data for enterprises and public-sector organizations. Its portfolio includes email threat protection, data loss prevention, security awareness training, archiving/governance, and safeguards for SaaS and AI-driven workflows, sold as subscription software and services. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, it is owned by Thoma Bravo, and reports that over 80 of the Fortune 100 use its products.