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Pentera · 6 months ago

Sales Engineer - Mid Market West Coast

Pentera is the market leader in Automated Security Validation, helping businesses safely emulate real-world attacks to uncover vulnerabilities. They are seeking a Sales Engineer to support mid-market growth across the U.S. West Coast, playing a critical role in technical conversations and customer engagements.

Cloud SecurityCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNetwork SecurityPenetration TestingSecuritySoftware
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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Demonstrate Cyber Expertise: Act as the technical face of Pentera, with deep knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, infrastructure, and enterprise environments
Lead Technical Conversations: Host discovery sessions, lead in-depth technical demos, and guide prospects through successful PoV processes
Drive Strategy with Sales: Collaborate with Account Executives to identify opportunities, shape strategy, and close deals across the region
Customer Engagement & Expansion: Support technical onboarding and success, identify upsell opportunities, and ensure long-term customer value
Partner with VARs & Channel: Work alongside partners to expand reach and improve technical delivery
Represent Pentera: Join regional conferences, customer visits, and events as a technical representative of the brand
Travel: Regular travel (up to 30%) across the West Coast to customer sites and industry events

Qualification

Sales EngineeringCybersecurityLinuxWindowsActive DirectoryDockerInfrastructure PlanningIT ConceptsMicrosoft Network ProtocolsPenetration TestingCEHCISSPTechnical Value ExplanationStructuredConfident in Front of Customers

Required

3+ years of experience in pre-sales, sales engineering, technical account management, or professional services
Hands-on experience with networking and system environments (Linux, Windows, cloud, Active Directory, Docker, etc.)
Troubleshooting and infrastructure planning
Strong foundation in IT, cybersecurity concepts, and Microsoft network protocols
Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to explain technical value to both technical and non-technical audiences
Self-motivated, structured, team-oriented, and confident in front of customers

Preferred

Certifications such as Security+, CEH, CISSP – desirable
Practical understanding of penetration testing or red teaming (a major advantage)

Company

Pentera

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Pentera is the market leader in Automated Security Validation

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$249.5M
Key Investors
Evolution Equity PartnersDelta-v CapitalK1 Investment Management
2025-03-12Series D· $60M
2023-06-28Secondary Market
2022-01-11Series C· $150M

Leadership Team

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Amitai Ratzon
Chief Executive Officer
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Arik Liberzon
Founder & CTO
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