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Rapid7 · 15 hours ago

Technical Pre-Sales Specialist

Rapid7 is focused on creating a secure digital world for its customers and communities. The Technical Pre-Sales Specialist will serve as a foundational technical resource, supporting sales opportunities and developing product knowledge to articulate the value of Rapid7's solutions.

AnalyticsCyber SecurityEnterprise SoftwareNetwork SecurityRisk Management
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Support sales opportunities during the early stages to ensure initial technical questions are addressed
Conduct high-level demonstrations of the Exposure Command Platform to prospects, focusing on core functionality and use cases
Contribute to the RFI/RFP process by supporting the compilation of standard product answers and technical documentation
Develop technical content, including Exposure Command product demonstration videos and foundational white papers
Provide technical support and foundational product knowledge to the Business Development Representative (BDR) and Sales Development Representative (SDR) teams
Assist the Inbound Chat Agent on the Rapid7 website by addressing technical queries and guiding visitors to appropriate resources
Actively include other teams as assets (BDR/SDR, Inbound Chat) to deliver our best work in support of Rapid7's success
Relentlessly pursue smarter and impactful ways of working, particularly through content creation and technical content development

Qualification

Cyber Security/IT backgroundNetwork topology understandingPresentation skillsTechnical content developmentSales process familiarityAccountabilityAdaptability to changeCustomer advocacyCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsSelf-awareness

Required

A technical background or education, preferably in Cyber Security/IT
Competent interpersonal skills in English, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly
Foundational understanding of network topology, TCP/IP network configuration, and components (firewalls, routers, etc.)
The ability to be self-driven, enthusiastic, and determined to succeed
Basic familiarity with the sales process and the roles and responsibilities involved
A genuine interest in helping your customers achieve their goals (Embodying Be an Advocate)
Proficiency in presentation skills for conducting product demonstrations to both technical and non-technical audiences
Communication: I communicate clearly, conveying my objectives and rationale, fostering commitment from others
Navigating Change & Ambiguity: I am eager and open to understanding 'why' a change is happening and how I can be an active driver of it
Accountability: I hold myself and others responsible for driving outcomes and meeting commitments that deliver value
Self-Awareness: I apply a strong understanding of self (my strengths, weaknesses, biases, etc.) to adapt and ensure optimized collective impact
A real passion for learning new skills and technologies

Benefits

Parking is provided.

Company

Rapid7 is a cybersecurity company that helps organizations detect and respond to security threats effectively.

H1B Sponsorship

Rapid7 has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (5)
2024 (6)
2023 (7)
2022 (17)
2021 (11)
2020 (7)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$350.5M
Key Investors
Bain Capital Ventures
2024-06-26Post Ipo Equity
2023-09-07Grant· $1.5M
2023-09-06Post Ipo Debt· $260M

Leadership Team

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Corey Thomas
Chief Executive Officer
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Raj Samani
SVP, Chief Scientist
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