Sales Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Technical Discovery & Demonstrations:
  Run in-depth technical discovery sessions and deliver product demonstrations that are highly customized to customer needs. Take a hands-on, consultative approach in leading Proof of Concepts (POCs), ensuring a seamless experience that reinforces value and drives adoption.
• Solution Development:
  Design and develop technical solutions that align with both business and cybersecurity objectives. Adapt and integrate Black Kite’s platform into complex enterprise environments.
• Customer Enablement & Technical Advocacy:
  Identify opportunities for product enhancements and proactively address technical challenges. Serve as a bridge between customers and internal teams, ensuring feedback translates into meaningful improvements.
• Strategic Advising:
  Work closely with customer-facing teams to provide guidance on product best practices and technical issue resolution. Influence product development and roadmap priorities based on customer needs and industry trends.
• Enterprise Expertise:
  Support high-value engagements by addressing technical objections and positioning Black Kite as the best-fit solution for risk and compliance challenges.

• Experience:
  
  5+ years as a Sales Engineer, Solutions Consultant, or similar role, focusing on enterprise accounts with a strong background in cybersecurity, third-party risk management, or adjacent fields.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
• • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals, including risk assessment, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management.
  • Hands-on experience with OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) techniques to assess supply chain risk and external attack surfaces.
  • Familiarity with ethical hacking, penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and social engineering tactics.
  • Experience with network reconnaissance, digital forensics, and incident response tools.
  • Knowledge of data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and compliance standards in cybersecurity.
  • Expertise in technical integrations, including APIs, data exchanges, and system architectures to ensure seamless functionality is a plus.
• Enablement & Advising:
  Proven ability to support customer-facing teams with technical expertise, helping them navigate complex sales cycles and customer challenges.
• Customer-Focused Mindset:
• • Experience working with strategic partners, supporting joint technical initiatives.
  • Ability to customize solutions to meet enterprise customer needs, leveraging integrations and partnerships.
• Sales Methodologies:
  Familiarity with common enterprise sales processes and frameworks.
• Travel: occasional travel to conferences, customer sites,

The expected total compensation range for this role is $230,000-$250,000 (base pay + commission). Compensation at Black Kite extends well beyond base pay — our total rewards program includes:

• performance-based bonuses
• equity
• flexible healthcare options
• paid time off
• retirement savings

This range reflects a nationwide market spectrum and will vary based on qualifications, role scope, complexity, and location.