ExtraHop · 2 weeks ago
Senior Sales Engineer - NY/NJ
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $160K/yr
7+ years expExtraHop is reinventing Network Detection and Response (NDR) to help enterprises and organizations stay ahead of emerging threats with unmatched network visibility, context, and control. As a Senior Sales Engineer, you will lead the technical sales strategy, deliver advanced product demonstrations, and guide customers through complex solution architectures while directly contributing to revenue growth and the company’s long-term success.
AnalyticsCyber SecurityEnterprise SoftwareIT ManagementNetwork Security
Responsibilities
Lead technical strategy across the full sales lifecycle, aligning ExtraHop’s capabilities with complex customer environments—from executive-level presentations and deep-dive demonstrations to proposal development, proof-of-concept execution, and business value realization
Drive customer discovery efforts to uncover requirements for ExtraHop solutions
Proactively mitigate technology-related buying objections from the sales opportunities
Demonstrate ExtraHop’s platform with authority and market awareness to differentiate from the competition and identify where they fit in the context of the wider market
Independently conduct Proof-of-Concepts (POC), from installing the appliance to helping prospective customers interpret data in the context of their environment to preparing/presenting a summary of the value demonstrated
Surface and define compelling events, strategic business drivers and offer the optimal ExtraHop solution that addresses that requirement
Articulate the security value proposition and key differentiating capabilities with executive fluency to prospective new customers and solutions partners
Lead technical qualification and deal strategy within qualifying opportunities, mapping technical capabilities to business drivers/corporate initiatives, and scoping a BOM
Collaborate with Regional Sales Managers and Sales Engineers to prepare and present proposals and RFIs
Influence product direction and go-to-market strategy, acting as a key liaison between field intelligence and Product Management to shape next-gen cloud security offerings based on evolving customer needs
Provide post-sales follow-up, technical training, and consulting
Help with post-implementation support for key customers
Champion a world-class customer experience ensuring total customer satisfaction with the customer's implementation experience
Build and nurture strategic relationships with key partner SEs in your region ensuring they are enabled to position ExtraHop and advocate on our behalf with their customers
Accurately capture sales updates and leverage SFDC to communicate to sales leadership ensuring clarity within opportunity development
Qualification
Required
7+ years selling Cloud and Cyber Security technology into large Enterprises with direct AWS, Azure or GCP experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related area or demonstration of equivalent knowledge
Minimum of 1 year of experience working directly with cloud concepts
Complex and strategic selling experience required
Deep understanding of enterprise-architecture concepts, risk management, and excellent working knowledge of key protocols across Layers 2-7 (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, SSL/TLS, etc.)
Broad understanding of enterprise information technologies across the full OSI stack, cloud concepts (AWS, Azure, GCP)
In-depth knowledge of Site Reliability Engineering Concepts
Familiarity with automation and infrastructure as code technologies such as Ansible, Terraform, Cloud Formation
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills
Outstanding communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills with the ability to address both executive and technical audiences
Ability to quickly learn new technologies and have an ongoing desire to stay current with the latest technologies
Ability to focus on results while working independently when given a broad direction and desired results
Ability to adapt to changing goals based on customer demands and market conditions while working with development and sales teams
Strong problem-solving skills: must be capable of accurately assessing needs, maintaining a calm business demeanor, and taking quick action to resolve issues
Works cooperatively with others within the organization and other cross-functional stakeholders
Works well in fast-paced, high-stress environments
Has predictable, reliable attendance
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Flexible PTO, Sick Time Prorated Based on Date of Hire, and All Federal Holidays (US Only) + 3 Days of Paid Volunteer Time
Non-Commissioned Positions may be eligible to participate in the Annual Discretionary Bonus Plan
FSA and Dependent Care Accounts + EAP, where applicable
Educational Reimbursement
401k with Employer Match or Pension where applicable
Pet Insurance (US Only)
Parental Leave (US Only)
Hybrid and Remote Work Model
Company
ExtraHop
We’re on a mission to reveal cyber risk and build business resilience by exposing the threats organizations can’t see.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
ExtraHop has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2024 (7)
2022 (2)
2021 (3)
2020 (9)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$161.6MKey Investors
TCVMeritech Capital PartnersMadrona
2024-01-09Private Equity· $100M
2021-06-08Acquired
2014-05-29Series C· $41M
Leadership Team
Sharat Nautiyal
Senior Cybersecurity Architect and Tech Evangelist
Recent News
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