Security Engineer, Channel Sales
Check Point Software · Washington, United States
- On site
- Full-time
- $180,000 / year
- Washington, United States
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Job highlights
- Collaborate with sales to identify and engage prospects.
- Demonstrate comprehensive cybersecurity solutions.
- Educate customers on security challenges and solutions.
- Manage technical aspects of customer engagements.
- Respond to RFI's/RFP's and participate in events.
About the role
Why Join Us?
As the world’s leading vendor of Cyber Security, facing the most sophisticated threats and attacks, we’ve assembled a global team of the most driven, creative, and innovative people. At Check Point, our employees are redefining the security landscape by meeting our customers’ real-time needs and providing our cutting-edge technologies and services to an ever-growing customer base.
Check Point Software Technologies has been honored by Time Magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies and Newsweek’s list of Americas Best Cybersecurity Companies. We've also earned a spot on the Forbes list of the World’s Best Places to Work for five consecutive years and recognized as one of the World’s Top Female-Friendly Companies. If you're passionate about making the world a safer place and want to be part of an award-winning company culture, we invite you to join us.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Work closely with the sales team to identify prospects
- Demonstrate our full portfolio of solutions that help keep organizations safe from threats and protect their operations and information
- Educate customers, prospects and partners on the diversity of technical, operational and business challenges many organizations face and how Check Point solutions can solve them
- Drive meetings with potential and existing customers to identify their problems and provide appropriate solutions
- Address technical questions, offer insight into best practices and manage Proof-of-Concepts
- Respond to RFI's & RFP's
- Engage and educate key partners and customers on the latest security technologies
- Active participation in cybersecurity events
Qualifications
What you bring to the table:
- 5+ years of engineering and pre-sales experience
- Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good understanding of typical customers networks
- Ability to create an end-to-end security solution for a customer’s environment
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Relevant certifications highly preferred, e.g. CCNP / CISSP/ CCSA / CCSE
- Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship from an employer now or in the future
What You'll Get In Return
- Exposure to exciting and award-winning technologies in the Cyber Security industry
- Meet the people behind our cutting edge technologies during our New Hire Training held in Israel
- Opportunity to fulfill your potential by rolling out creative ideas and projects
- Work with and build a long-lasting relationship with a team of brilliant people
If this sounds like an ideal role for you then why wait? Apply now!
EOE M/F/Veterans/Disabled
Key skills/competency
- Cyber Security
- Pre-sales Engineering
- Solution Architecture
- Customer Education
- RFI/RFP Response
- Sales Support
- Network Security
- Communication Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Presentation Skills
Skills & topics
- Security Engineer
- Cyber Security
- Pre-sales
- Sales Engineering
- Network Security
- RFP
- RFI
- CISSP
- CCSE
- Solution Architecture
- Check Point
- Software Engineer
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 5+ years of pre-sales engineering experience and cybersecurity expertise. Quantify achievements in previous roles.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Express your passion for cybersecurity and explain how your skills align with Check Point's mission.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss customer networks, security solutions, and problem-solving scenarios.
- Showcase communication skills: Demonstrate your ability to present complex technical information clearly and effectively.
- Research Check Point: Understand their products, market position, and company culture to demonstrate genuine interest.
Technical preparation
Study Check Point's product portfolio in detail.,Prepare to demonstrate end-to-end security solutions.,Understand typical customer network architectures.,Practice explaining complex security concepts simply.
Behavioral questions
Describe a challenging sales-support technical problem.,How do you educate non-technical audiences?,Share an experience managing a proof-of-concept.,How do you collaborate with sales teams?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Security Engineer at Check Point Software?
- As a Security Engineer at Check Point Software, your primary responsibilities will involve working closely with the sales team to identify prospects, demonstrating the company's cybersecurity solutions, educating customers and partners on technical challenges and how Check Point addresses them, managing proof-of-concepts, responding to RFIs/RFPs, and actively participating in cybersecurity events.
- What experience level is required for the Security Engineer role at Check Point Software?
- The Security Engineer role at Check Point Software requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering and pre-sales. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a good understanding of customer networks, and the ability to create end-to-end security solutions are also crucial.
- Are there specific certifications preferred for the Security Engineer position at Check Point Software?
- Yes, relevant certifications are highly preferred for the Security Engineer role at Check Point Software. Examples include CCNP, CISSP, CCSA, and CCSE. Possessing these certifications can significantly strengthen your application.
- What is the compensation range for the Security Engineer role at Check Point Software?
- The estimated base wage range for this Security Engineer position at Check Point Software is $92,000 - $180,000 annually. Additionally, certain roles may be eligible for bonuses or sales incentives based on performance and revenue, and employees receive a comprehensive benefits package.
- Does Check Point Software offer sponsorship for this Security Engineer role?
- No, candidates must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship from Check Point Software Technologies now or in the future for this Security Engineer position.
- What are the opportunities for professional growth at Check Point Software for a Security Engineer?
- Check Point Software offers significant growth opportunities, including exposure to award-winning cybersecurity technologies, training in Israel, the chance to implement creative ideas, and the opportunity to work with a team of highly skilled professionals.
- How does Check Point Software differentiate itself as an employer for a Security Engineer?
- Check Point Software is recognized globally as a leader in cybersecurity and has received numerous awards, including being named one of the World's Best Companies by Time Magazine and one of the World's Best Places to Work by Forbes for five consecutive years. This highlights a strong company culture and innovative environment.