Presales Engineer

Security Sales Engineer – Cybersecurity Chicago, Illinois (Remote) - MUST BE BASED IN CHICAGO Travel : Approximately 40% We are recruiting an experienced Security Sales Engineer for a leading global cybersecurity technology vendor specialising in network security, threat detection and mitigation. This is a highly technical, customer-facing pre-sales position supporting enterprise customers across the North Central US region. Key Responsibilities Partner with Account Executives to drive enterprise cybersecurity sales opportunities. Deliver technical presentations, demonstrations and Proofs of Concept (PoCs). Understand customer security challenges and design appropriate technical solutions. Position solutions against competitors and overcome technical objections. Engage with security engineers, IT leadership and C-level executives. Support the full sales cycle from initial discovery through to deal closure. Experience Required 5–8+ years of cybersecurity pre-sales / Sales Engineering experience , ideally with a security technology vendor. Strong knowledge of Network Detection & Response (NDR), DDoS protection and enterprise network security . Experience with technologies such as ExtraHop, Vectra AI, Darktrace, Corelight, Cisco Secure Network Analytics or similar. Hands-on knowledge of TCP/IP, NetFlow, packet analysis, threat hunting and incident response. Proven experience delivering PoCs and supporting complex enterprise sales cycles. Excellent communication, presentation and customer-facing skills. Strong career stability and a track record of success. Location & Benefits Chicago-based candidates only. Home-based position with approximately 40% regional travel. Must live within 45 minutes of a major airport. Competitive benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), disability insurance and tuition assistance. Interested? Contact CPI Selection for a confidential discussion.