What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Sales Engineer position at Forcepoint LLC?
Who is Forcepoint?
Forcepoint simplifies security for global businesses and governments. Forcepoint's all-in-one, truly cloud-native platform makes it easy to adopt Zero Trust and prevent the theft or loss of sensitive data and intellectual property no matter where people are working. 20 years in business. 2.7k employees. 150 countries. 11k customers. 300 patents. If our mission excites you, you're in the right place; we want you to bring your own energy to help us create a safer world. All we're missing is you!
Job Summary:Primarily provides pre-sales technical support for the development and implementation of complex products/applications/solutions. Uses in-depth product knowledge to provide technical expertise to sales staff and customers through sales presentations and product demonstrations.
Location: Chicago, IL
Key Responsibilities:
Assist sales staff in assessing potential applications of company products to meet customer needs.
Prepare detailed product specifications for the development and implementation of customer products/applications/solutions.
Create detailed design and implementation specifications for complex products/applications/solutions.
Build mini-applications based on customer requirements to demonstrate feasibility, often requiring rapid prototyping and/or product demos.
Provide consultation to prospective users and/or conduct product capability assessments and validations.
Qualifications:
University degree and 4-6 years of related experience, or equivalent work experience.
Full understanding of the area of specialization with the ability to resolve a wide range of issues creatively.
Broad application of principles, theories, and concepts in the applicable discipline, plus working knowledge of related fields.
Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.
Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and general instructions on new assignments.
Determines and develops approaches to solutions; work is evaluated upon completion to ensure objectives have been met.
Contributes to the development of the organization's goals and objectives.
Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CEH, SANS are desirable.
Experience with DLP, SSE, and NGFW is a key differentiator.
Forcepoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range and variable compensation for this role is 200,000.00 - 230,000.00 and represents the low and high end of compensation for this position. Actual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to, location, experience, and performance.The range listed is just one component of Forcepoint's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include bonuses, paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits#LI-DNI
Don't meet every single qualification? Studies show people are hesitant to apply if they don't meet all requirements listed in a job posting. Forcepoint is focused on building an inclusive and diverse workplace - so if there is something slightly different about your previous experience, but it otherwise aligns and you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You could be a great candidate for this or other roles on our team.
The policy of Forcepoint is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.
Forcepoint is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company's career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to recruiting@forcepoint.com.
Forcepoint is a Federal Contractor. Certain positions with Forcepoint require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
Applicants must have the right to work in the location to which you have applied.
"Forcepoint is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
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