Enterprise Security Sales Specialist
Datadog · District of Columbia, USA, Remote; North Carolina, USA, Remote
Posted about 2 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 70 days Datadog's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Datadog's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Datadog
- high 445 stale, 32 reposted of 455 open
- Hiring momentum
- 589 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Datadog's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Datadog.
About this role
As an Enterprise Security Sales Specialist at Datadog, you will work closely with Enterprise Account Executives to promote and sell Datadog’s Security platform to both new and existing clients. Your responsibilities will include managing the security sales cycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and engaging with security leaders to drive the adoption of modern security solutions in the cloud.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Datadog as an employer.
What you need
- Proven success selling into security buyers (CISO, SecOps, GRC, etc.)
- Experience co-selling in a matrixed environment, supporting or partnering with AEs and cross-functional teams
- Strong understanding of the partner/channel sales model, including how to navigate and influence joint selling motions
- Familiarity with modern security solutions such as SIEM, CSPM, CWPP, container/Kubernetes security
- Ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, partners, and customer technical teams
What you get
- High income earning opportunities based on self performance
- New hire stock equity (RSU) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing
- Sales training in MEDDIC and Command of the Message
- Intra-departmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking
- An inclusive company culture, opportunity to join our Community Guilds
Worth weighing
- No specific details on the security sales cycle process are provided, which may vary by client or project.
- The role emphasizes collaboration with various teams, which may require strong interpersonal skills and adaptability.
- The salary range is provided, but actual compensation may vary based on individual qualifications and experience.
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Listed by Datadog on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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