Rapid7 is looking for a motivated individual to join our Americas pre- sales organization. The Security Sales Engineer will work with the sales team in a pre-sales role to develop and position solutions involving Rapid7's security solutions. They will work as an equal partner with our sales team in matching up customers with Rapid7's security solutions. If you are comfortable going toe-to-toe in a technical discussion with engineers and then shifting gears and having a brass-tacks business conversation with a CIO, this may be the opportunity for you.

Job Responsibilities:

Provides guidance to peers but has no formal supervisory responsibility 

Delivers presentations and participates in conference call discussions and face-to-face meetings to architectural groups, major lines of business, and executives. 

During the qualifying process, confirms that Rapid7's solutions meet the prospect's requirements and assists sales in technical qualification 

Articulates and demonstrates Rapid7's solutions, and positions products relative to competition 

In-depth knowledge of multiple Operating Systems and Security Solutions 

Possess presentation-ready knowledge and product expertise on all Rapid7's product groups, with specialized expertise in the security solutions. 

Job Requirements:

Relate to a wide range of technical staff and managers in customer environments 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

In-depth knowledge of competitive products for each of Rapid7's's products, and the individual must obtain an Industry or Technical Certification (i.e. CISSP, CEH). 

Assists sales in technical qualification. 

Articulates and demonstrates Rapid7's solutions, and positions products relative to competition. 

In-depth knowledge of multiple Operating Systems and Security Solutions 

Possess presentation-ready knowledge and product expertise on all Rapid7's product groups, with specialized expertise in the security solutions. 

Job Plusses:

Security solution and networking technology experience 

Strategic approach to technical selling with a professional understanding of customer expectations 

Customer Focus - Responds effectively to needs expressed by customers 

Must be able to present effectively in front of large groups, both technically and non-technically oriented.