Enterprise Sales Engineer
Abnormal Security
Remote - USAhybrid$155k - $182kPosted 25d ago
Domain
Tech Stack
ProofpointMimecastCiscoBarracudaMicrosoft Exchange OnlineMicrosoft 365Google WorkspaceAzure ADEntra IDGoogle IdentitySplunkSentinel
Requirements
- *5+ years of Sales Engineering experience or relevant industry experience
- *Reside in territory (Atlanta, GA or Florida)
- *Demonstrated ability to lead technical discovery and architecture discussions with security, infrastructure, identity and compliance teams
- *Strong technical presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written
- *Ability to see and present the big picture, uncover complex business challenges, and architect solutions
- *Ability to work independently in fast-paced, high-impact Enterprise sales environment
- *Positive attitude, strong customer focus, high sense of ownership over customer results
- *Solid technical understanding of SaaS security models including multi-tenant cloud environments
- *Working knowledge of DNS, TCP/IP, TLS, and enterprise networking concepts as they relate to email and SaaS security
Nice to Have
- -Experience with enterprise email security platforms (Proofpoint, Mimecast, Cisco, Barracuda)
- -Technical background in messaging and internet security principles
- -Hands-on experience with Microsoft Exchange Online / Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace
- -Strong understanding of SMTP mail flow, MX records and mail routing
- -Working knowledge of email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) and common failure modes
- -Strong understanding of Cloud SaaS infrastructure including identity services such as Azure AD / Entra ID / Google Identity
- -Ability to explain identity-driven and modern social engineering attacks and controls at architectural level
- -Experience integrating SaaS platforms via OAuth and REST APIs
- -Familiarity with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel) and SOC workflows
- -Experience working with or alongside SOC incident response teams
- -Security certifications (CISSP, CEH, or equivalent)
Description
About the Role
Abnormal AI is seeking an
Enterprise Sales Engineer
to join our growing Sales Engineering team. As an Enterprise Sales Engineer, you will serve as our customer’s primary technical contact,
acting as a trusted technical advisor to security, email, and identity teams
, crafting strategic, value-based business cases to win complex Enterprise opportunities and help organizations conquer their most intractable
email and identity-driven security challenges
.
In partnership with Enterprise Account Executives, you will be responsible for conducting in-person and remote product demonstrations,
leading architecture-level technical discussions
, articulating the technical and business value of Abnormal AI’s platform, and
owning and driving successful outcomes for Enterprise-scale Proof of Value (POV) programs
.
The ideal candidate for this role will possess the following skill set:
Ability to tie technology to
measurable risk reduction and business outcomes
at Enterprise scale
Ability to influence
senior security, IT, and executive stakeholders
in both virtual and in-person settings
High EQ
; ability to read the room, engage stakeholders, demonstrate empathy, listen actively, and respond thoughtfully
Ability to create
value-driven presentations
and tell compelling stories (PowerPoint, Google Slides)
Strong discovery skills
to uncover customer pain points, requirements, and strategic objectives
What You Will Do
Serve as the
technical authority and primary technical decision partner
in enterprise sales cycles, from discovery through close, including
full ownership of Proof of Value (POV) success criteria and outcomes
Lead
architecture-level conversations
with security, email, and identity teams
Run technical discovery that uncovers
risk, not just requirements
Conduct technical and
competitive landscape research
to effectively address customer questions and objections
Confidently answer
architecture-level and modern threat questions
without deferring to Product or Engineering
Articulate
why legacy secure email gateways fail
against social engineering and identity-based attacks
Educate sales executives and partners on Abnormal AI’s products, platform, and security posture
Obsessively
drive customer satisfaction and successful Enterprise outcomes
Must Have
5+ years of Sales Engineering experience OR relevant industry experience
Reside in territory (Atlanta, GA or Florida)
Demonstrated ability to lead technical discovery and architecture discussions with security, infrastructure, identity and compliance teams
Strong technical presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to see and present the “big picture,” uncover complex business challenges, and architect solutions to solve customer needs
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-impact Enterprise sales environment
Positive attitude, strong customer focus, and a high sense of ownership over customer results
Solid technical understanding of SaaS security models including multi-tenant cloud environments
Working knowledge of DNS, TCP/IP, TLS, and enterprise networking concepts as they relate to email and SaaS security
Nice to Have
Experience with enterprise email security platforms (Proofpoint, Mimecast, Cisco, Barracuda, etc.)
Technical background in messaging and internet security principles
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Exchange Online / Microsoft 365
or
Google Workspace
Strong understanding of SMTP mail flow, MX records and mail routing
Working knowledge of email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) and common failure modes
Strong understanding of Cloud SaaS infrastructure including identity services such as Azure AD / Entra ID / Google Identity
Ability to explain identity-driven and modern social engineering attacks and controls at an architectural level
Experience integrating SaaS platforms via OAuth and REST APIs
Familiarity with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel) and SOC workflows
Experience working with or alongside SOC incident response teams including creating incident response workflows
Security certifications (CISSP, CEH, or equivalent) for credibility with enterprise buyers
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Actual compensation will be determined based on several non-discriminatory factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Base salary range:
$154,700
—
$182,000 USD
Abnormal AI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. For our EEO policy statement please
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