Overview

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.

About the Role
In this role, you will:

• 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.

The skills you’ll bring include:

• 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.

• 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.

We know that the best ideas and solutions come from multi-dimensional teams. Teams reflecting a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences. If you are excited about this role and feel your experience can make an impact, please don’t be shy - apply today.

About Rapid7

Rapid7 (NASDAQ: RPD) helps organizations across the globe protect what matters most so innovation can thrive in an increasingly connected world. Our comprehensive technology, services, and community-focused research simplify the complex for security teams, helping them reduce vulnerabilities, monitor for malicious behavior, be in 10 places at once, and shut down attacks. We’re on a mission to make security solutions easier to use and access so we can bring safety and resilience to more people.
With more than 10,000 customers across 140+ countries, Rapid7 is a leader in cybersecurity that has earned numerous industry accolades and recognition for our technology and culture.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.