Job Summary :
We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Specialist - Presales to join our team.
The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in cybersecurity with strong communication and sales skills to support the presales process.
You will work closely with sales, engineering, and customers to design, propose, and demonstrate security solutions that meet client needs and industry best practices.
Key Responsibilities :
- Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer requirements and craft tailored cybersecurity solutions.
- Conduct technical presentations, product demonstrations, and proof-of-concepts (PoCs) for prospective clients.
- Assist in preparing detailed technical proposals, responses to RFPs, and RFIs.
- Provide expert advice on cybersecurity technologies, best practices, and compliance standards.
- Stay current with cybersecurity trends, threats, and emerging technologies to position relevant solutions.
- Work closely with product management and engineering teams to communicate customer feedback and product requirements.
- Participate in customer meetings, workshops, and technical discussions to address security concerns.
- Support the sales process by identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities related to cybersecurity.
- Assist in risk assessments and gap analyses for clients existing security posture.
- Provide technical training and knowledge transfer to sales teams.
Required Qualifications :
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.Proven experience 3+ in cybersecurity, preferably in a presales or consultancy role.Strong understanding of cybersecurity domains such as network security, endpoint protection, identity and access management (IAM), cloud security, threat intelligence, and compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).Experience with cybersecurity technologies and vendors such as firewalls, SIEM, IDS / IPS, VPN, encryption, endpoint security, etc.Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.Ability to manage multiple presales projects and deadlines simultaneously.Industry certifications like CISSP, CISA, CISM, CEH, or vendor-specific certifications (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet) are a plus(ref : hirist.tech)