Senior Security Engineer, Vectra AI
Pre-Sales
$170-250k
+ Participation in the employee equity plan (stock options)
Using AI to detect cyber threats
Open for applications
Using AI to detect cyber threats
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
$170-250k
+ Participation in the employee equity plan (stock options)
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To make the world a safer and fairer place by using AI to see and stop threats before the become breaches.
Role
Who you are
- Are you a passionate security engineer with a knack for clear communication? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your technical knowledge empowers customer success?
- Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of security-focused product lines (CASB, EDR, SIEM, or forensics) with the ability to translate features into customer value and standard methodologies
- Networking Skills: Strong knowledge of networking principles (L3-L7 OSI layers) to effectively communicate security solutions
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication for crafting compelling proposals and delivering impactful pre-sales presentations
- Security Enthusiast: Passionate about the security landscape with a strong understanding of attacker progression (Red Team/Pentesting methodologies) and incident response (Blue Team) approaches. Certifications like CEH, OSCP, OSCE, GNFA, and CISSP are a plus
- Cloud Savvy: Familiarity with cloud security and network architectures, with certifications like AWS Certified Security Specialty (SCS-C01) a plus
- Startup DNA is a must: willing and able to do "whatever it takes" with motivation to find solutions rather than admire the challenge
- Customer-first behaviour is a must
- 5+ years demonstrated ability in a Technical Account Management or Security Engineering role
- Large account management experience is required
What the job involves
- Vectra.ai is seeking a talented Security Engineer (Pre-Sales) to join our growing team
- You'll maximise your deep security expertise to collaborate with Regional Sales Managers (RSMs) by working to understand key customer struggles and positioning and demonstrating the value of Vectra solutions and services that resolve them, while helping them understand the power of Vectra’s Cognito platform, explaining technical features, and problem-solving any potential roadblocks in real-time
- Partner with RSΜs: Work hand-in-hand with your RSM to understand customer challenges and demonstrate how Vectra's Cognito platform and security solutions address them
- Technical Expertise: Be the domain expert on Vectra products, confidently delivering demos, explaining features, and solving potential roadblocks
- Communication is Key: Collaborate effectively across teams, ensuring all partners are informed and aligned for optimal customer solutions
- Continuous Learning: Stay at the forefront of the security landscape by maintaining in-depth knowledge of Vectra's product line and industry trends
- Relationship Builder: Develop and foster strong technical relationships with customers and partners to identify new sales opportunities
- Collaborative Spirit: Work alongside other Vectra engineers on high-level projects to deliver ground breaking security solutions
- Staying Informed: Maintain a strong understanding of Vectra's competitors and participate in deployment reviews, forecast calls, and design meetings
Our take
With the increasing advancement of technology, the need to keep our data safe and secure has never been greater. With cyber-attacks on the rise, companies are looking for ways to deter this problem.
Vectra AI has developed an AI-driven cyber security platform that detects attacker behaviors regardless of location. The company continuously creates unique algorithm models for a host of current and new threat scenarios. What sets it apart from its competitors is the fact that its AI platform excels in detecting, clustering, prioritizing, and anticipating attacks. Alerts uncover attacker methods in action and are correlated across customer environments to expose real attacks.
Vectra AI has seen considerable global growth through its continued focus on platform innovation. Its expansion into new markets and locations has firmly established it as one of the top (award-winning) cybersecurity options on the market.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
6% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 10 rounds)
Apr 2021
$130m
SERIES F
Jun 2019
$100m
SERIES E
Total funding: $352.3m
Company benefits
- Vectra is proud to offer competitive benefits plans and comprehensive wellness programs for employees and their families (Varies by Country)
- Unlimited PTO
- Healthcare Packages
- Global Wellness Days
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Parental Leave
- Fertility Assistance
Company HQ
West Valley, San Jose, CA
Leadership
Hitesh Sheth
(President & CEO)Former COO of Aruba Networks.
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