SASE Pre-Sales VP

SASE Pre-Sales VP

This role has been designated as ‘Remote/Teleworker’, which means you will primarily work from home.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient VP, SSE Pre-Sales Solutions Architecture to lead our team of Consulting Systems Engineers in delivering innovative and robust security service edge (SSE) solutions. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of SSE technologies, including Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), and Data Loss Prevention (DLP). This individual will play a pivotal role in driving the architectural vision and strategy for our SSE offerings, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and customer needs.
 

Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Consulting Systems Engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

• Technical Expertise: Maintain a deep understanding of SSE technologies, including ZTNA, SWG, CASB, DLP, and emerging trends.

• Solution Architecture: Design and implement comprehensive SSE solutions that meet customer requirements, address security risks, and align with industry standards.

• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for SSE solutions, aligning with business goals and market trends.

• Customer Engagement: Collaborate with customers to understand their security needs, challenges, and objectives, translating them into effective solutions.

• Partnerships: Build and maintain strong relationships with technology partners and vendors to stay abreast of the latest advancements and solutions.

• Thought Leadership: Represent the company as a thought leader in the SSE space, speaking at industry events, publishing articles, and contributing to technical discussions.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Extensive experience in network security or related fields, with 5+ years in a leadership role.

• Technical Skills:

  • In-depth knowledge of SSE technologies (ZTNA, SWG, CASB, DLP)

  • Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS) and cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP)

  • Experience with security frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001) and risk management methodologies

  • Proficiency in scripting or programming languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation and integration   

  • SASE / SD-WAN capabilities and observability platforms would be a plus 

• Leadership Skills:

  • Proven ability to lead and inspire technical teams

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Accountability, Accountability, Active Learning (Inactive), Active Listening, Assertiveness, Bias, Building Rapport, Buyer Personas, Coaching, Complex Sales, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Customer Experience Strategy, Customer Interactions, Design Thinking, Empathy, Financial Acumen, Follow-Through, Growth Mindset, Identifying Sales Opportunities, Industry Knowledge, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity {+ 6 more}

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know diverse backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

Job:

Sales

Job Level:

Vice President

States with Pay Range Requirement

The expected salary/wage range for a U.S.-based hire filling this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. If this is a sales role, then the listed salary range reflects combined base salary and target-level sales compensation pay. If this is a non-sales role, then the listed salary range reflects base salary only. Variable incentives may also be offered. Information about employee benefits offered can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html.

USD Annual Salary: $295,000.00 - $631,000.00

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