Founding Senior Sales Engineer – Cloud Security

Planet Green Search
Chicago, IL
Job Description
Founding Senior Sales Engineer – Cloud Security role at a well-funded, early-stage cybersecurity company. The candidate will support sales teams, design customized proof-of-concepts, and serve as a trusted technical advisor to CISOs and security teams.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience as a Sales Engineer, Solutions Architect, or Pre-Sales Engineer in cybersecurity or cloud infrastructure
  • Strong technical depth in major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud security technologies (IAM, CSPM, CNAPP, policy-as-code, etc.)
  • Proven track record of using technical expertise to support and close strategic deals in a SaaS or security software environment
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent real-world experience)

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Meaningful equity in a high-growth, well-funded cybersecurity startup
  • Flexible hybrid or remote work options
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Strong professional development support
  • A collaborative, high-trust culture
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