Director, Sales Engineering - Enterprise (Northeast)

At Arctic Wolf, you won’t just watch the cybersecurity industry evolve – you'll help lead the change. Our global Pack is made up of people who thrive on solving hard problems, moving fast, and building technology that protects organizations around the world. We’re proud to be recognized by Forbes, CNBC, Fortune, CRN, Gartner Peer Insights and IDC MarketScape – but what matters most is the work behind it: delivering real outcomes for customers through award winning innovation like our Aurora Platform. If you’re looking for meaningful work, smart teammates and the chance to make a real impact in a high-growth company that’s redefining security operations, Arctic Wolf is the right place for you! Our mission is simple: End Cyber Risk. We’re looking for a Director, Sales Engineering (Enterprise) to be a part of making this happen. The Director of the Sales Engineering team is critical to the success of the team/company and provides technical leadership to the team via player-coaching and leading by example. The candidate possesses a strong technical aptitude and has experience running technical sales campaigns within networking, security, infrastructure, SaaS, or governance risk and compliance industries. This person is a seasoned, functional leader who leads a highly professional Sales Engineering team and is focused on strong technical accountability for short-term results while strategically planning for the future of the team and business. Location Location: will work remote, but must be located in the northeast United States Responsibilities Recruit, hire, lead, develop, and retain a high-performance Sales Engineering team to help support our Sales business Build relationships and collaborate across Sales, Architects, Sales Ops, Marketing, Product Management and R&D teams to ensure organizational agility while leading your team(s). Engage in and help build and/or maintain prospect/partner technical and/or executive relationships which help accelerate AW brand awareness and business closure Monitor, review and coach SE’s to enhance their objection handling, demonstrations, and overall ability to architect and scope AW solutions to solve customer problems. Develop sales engineers according to demands of AW business and professional goals. Acts as district escalation point for technical sales campaigns. Must understand and have working knowledge of AW platform and business process relevant to deal structure. Skills and Requirements Minimum of 1 year in a front line management role, preferably leading a presales engineering team within networking, security, infrastructure, SaaS, or governance risk and compliance industries. Minimum of 3 years in a customer-facing role, preferably in a presales engineering capacity or consulting role focused on security solutions Minimum of 3 years supporting, delivering, or designing enterprise IT systems Ability to articulate the business application/value of the Arctic Wolf technology to all audiences, ranging from technical to executive-level decision makers Excellent written, verbal, presentation, time management, and attention to detail Demonstrates and leads with strong emotional intelligence in all situations. Ability to manage fluid change and prioritizes work as such. Must thrive in a dynamic work environment. Is seen, and performs as, player-coach with respect to Manager/individual contributor. Is willing to mentor; as well as be mentored. Is inspiring and motivational Practitioner, consultative or Pre-Sales experience in technical domains such as: Networking, Security and Server infrastructures, Identity Mgmt, Cloud Services, Governance, Risk and Compliance Ability to publicly speak on behalf of Arctic Wolf in larger forums like tradeshows, webinars, channel enablement sessions. Preferred Skills and Requirements 2 years in a front line management role, leading a sales engineering team within networking, security, infrastructure, SaaS, or governance risk and compliance industries. 2 years experience in direct quota carry Pre-Sele ss leadership role. Proven 2 years experience exceeding revenue goals while in leadership role Leadership experience in Commercial or Enterprise business segment. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience On-Camera Policy To support a fair, transparent, and engaging interview experience, candidates interviewing remotely are expected to be on camera during all video interviews. Being on camera fosters authentic connection, improves communication, and allows for full engagement from both candidates and interviewers. We understand that technical, bandwidth, or location-related challenges may occasionally prevent video use. If this applies, candidates are required to notify us in advance so we can explore appropriate accommodations. About Arctic Wolf At Arctic Wolf, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that thrives on diversity of thought, background, and culture. This is reflected in our multiple awards, including Top Workplace USA (2021-2025), Best Places to Work – USA (2021-2025), Great Place to Work – Canada (2021-2024), Great Place to Work – UK (2024-2026), and Kununu Top Company – Germany (2024-2026). Our commitment to bold growth and shaping the future of security operations is matched by our dedication to customer satisfaction, with over 10,000 customers worldwide and more than 2,000 channel partners globally. As we continue to expand globally and enhance our technology, Arctic Wolf remains the most trusted name in the industry. Values Arctic Wolf recognizes that success comes from delighting our customers, so we work together to ensure that happens every day. We believe in diversity and inclusion, and truly value the unique qualities and unique perspectives all employees bring to the organization. And we appreciate that—by protecting people’s and organizations’ sensitive data and seeking to end cyber risk—we get to work in an industry that is fundamental to the greater good. We celebrate unique perspectives by creating a platform for all voices to be heard through our Pack Unity program. We encourage all employees to join or create a new alliance. See more about our Pack Unity here. We also believe and practice corporate responsibility, and have recently joined the Pledge 1% Movement, ensuring that we continue to give back to our community. We know that through our mission to End Cyber Risk we will continue to engage and give back to our communities. Compensation and Benefits Equity for all employees Flexible time off and paid volunteer days RRSP and 401k match Training and career development programs Comprehensive private benefits plan including medical, mental health, dental, disability, life and AD&D, and value-added services Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health services Fertility support and paid parental leave Equal Opportunity Arctic Wolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. Arctic Wolf is committed to fostering a welcoming, accessible, respectful, and inclusive environment ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. As such, we strive to make our entire experience as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for candidates and employees with disabilities and/or other specific needs where possible. Please let us know if you require any accommodation by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io. Security Requirements Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with AWN’s Information Security policies, standards, processes, and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of AWN business information (in accordance with our employee handbook and corporate policies). Background checks are required for this position. This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). Please note that, if applicable, an offer for employment will be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations. Salary The base salary range for this job family is 153,000 to 293,300 USD annually. This range reflects the base pay the company reasonably expects to offer for this position, aligned to the broader job family base pay structure. Actual base pay may vary based on skills, experience, and location, including job family level. In addition to base pay, Arctic Wolf offers variable incentive compensation, new hire equity grants, and a comprehensive benefits package. Accessibility We encourage applicants with disabilities to provide accommodations for interviews and hiring. If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may make a request by calling the Arctic Wolf general contact number at View phone number on click.appcast.io and asking to speak to Recruiting, or by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arctic Wolf Networks, Inc.