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Senior Security Engineer

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Vectra AI
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-24
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Technical Sales
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 180000 USD Yearly USD 120000.00 180000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Responsibilities

  • As a Security Engineer (Pre‑Sales) , you will blend deep technical expertise with strong customer‑facing skills to build trust, influence architectural direction, and drive successful outcomes for our clients
  • You’ll guide prospects through technical discovery, articulate how Vectra’s AI‑driven detection and response platform solves their most critical security challenges, and deliver compelling demonstrations and proofs‑of‑concept that showcase our value
  • Pre‑Sales support and Technical Account Management associated to your Regional Sales Managers
  • Walk customers and partners through demos and problem solving in clear, concise matter by being the subject matter expert on all things Vectra
  • Communicate cross functionally constantly to ensure all key stakeholders are in the loop in order to insure best‑of‑breed products, tools and documentations
  • Develop and maintain an in-depth technical knowledge of the Vectra product line
  • Identify new opportunities by creating and developing strong technical relationships with customers and channel partners
  • Maintain knowledge at a high technical level of the current security landscape
  • Collaborate with Customers on Technology reviews, product findings, and integration with other technologies they may have
  • Collaborate with other Vectra Engineers on high‑level projects to deliver Vectra technologies to our customers
  • Explore and maintain knowledge of Vectra’s key competitors
  • Participate in deployment review and forecast calls
  • Participate in design review and release meetings
  • Travel as needed within region
Qualifications
  • 5+ years experience in a Technical Account Management or Security Engineering role
  • Large account management experience is required
  • Customer‑first behaviour is a must
  • Startup DNA is a must: willing and able to do “whatever it takes” with motivation to find solutions rather than admire the challenge
  • Ability to work hands‑in‑hands with your Sales counterpart (RSM)
  • Deep understanding of security‑focused product lines (CASB, EDR, SIEM or forensics‑type platforms) with the ability to translate into value and security best practices
  • String written (RFP) and verbal communications (Pre‑sales presentations and conferences) are a must
  • Good understanding of Cloud Security and Network Architectures. Certifications such as AWS Certified Security Specialty (SCS‑C01) is a plus
  • Good understanding of an attacker progression (Red Team or Pentest). Certifications such as CEH, OSCP, OSCE is a plus
  • Strong knowledge in networking and ability to understand L3 to L7 OSI layers
  • Good understanding of Security Processes and methodologies. Certifications such as CISSP is a plus
  • Good understanding of Incident Response (Blue Team) methodologies. Certifications such as GNFA is a plus
Benefits
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Healthcare Packages
  • Global Wellness Days
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Parental Leave
  • Fertility Assistance
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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