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Enterprise Solutions Engineer, Chicago

Censys
Location
Chicago
Posted
18 days ago
Department
Sales
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of experience in Sales Engineering, Solutions Consulting, pre-sales engineering, or a similar technical role supporting enterprise sales within the technology industry
  • Skilled in at least one of the following: Networking, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Private/Public Cloud Security, SOC/Endpoint, or SASE
  • Experience supporting complex enterprise sales cycles involving multiple buying centers, technical stakeholders, and multi-product solutions
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present complex technical information to both technical and executive audiences
  • Hands-on experience with product installations, configurations, technical evaluations, and troubleshooting
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team, managing multiple active opportunities in a fast-paced environment
Nice to have
  • Previous experience selling, implementing, or supporting SaaS offerings strongly preferred
  • Prior experience architecting cybersecurity solutions that solve technical challenges and influence business initiatives preferred
  • Experience influencing and gaining buy-in from senior technical and business stakeholders
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude toward resolving technical objections
What the job really is

The Enterprise Solutions Engineer at Censys will act as the primary technical resource for enterprise prospects and customers in the Chicago area. This role involves pre-sales engineering, designing tailored solutions, delivering product demonstrations, and collaborating with sales and technical teams to support complex enterprise sales cycles. The engineer will also provide post-sale support and contribute to product strategy by relaying customer feedback.

Benefits
  • Equity
  • Health, dental & vision coverage
  • Retirement with company contribution
  • Parental leave
  • Mental health & wellness benefits
  • Flexible PTO
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed for non-high cost of living areas
  • Based in or near Chicago strongly preferred due to travel expectations
  • Role involves significant travel within the Chicago area
  • Candidates must keep cameras on during video interviews
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