Security Sales Engineer

Datadog

Security Sales Engineer driving adoption of Datadog’s security solutions within strategic accounts. Collaborating with sales engineers and aligning customer security requirements with Datadog's offerings.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeRemote • California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $149,000 - $198,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Enterprise Security Sales team in driving adoption of Datadog’s security offering within target strategic accounts.
Collaborate with the broader sales team to identify and understand security requirements across Datadog’s Enterprise customer base.
Conduct detailed product demonstrations and presentations, showcasing the capabilities and benefits of Datadog's security solutions.
Provide technical expertise and support throughout the sales cycle, including during customer evaluations and proof-of-value initiatives.
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of Datadog's security products, industry trends and current vulnerabilities, staying updated with the latest features and enhancements.
Assist in the creation of technical proposals, documentation, and other sales materials.
Work closely with the product management and engineering teams to relay customer feedback and influence product development.
Participate in industry events, conferences, and webinars to promote Datadog's security solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Deep experience with SIEM platforms and detection pipelines, SOC workflows (alert triage, investigation, response), endpoint security (EDR/MDR), and the deployment and tuning of security controls in live customer environments.
Expert knowledge of the developer and DevOps ecosystems and application security best practices.
Strong understanding of security principles and best practices.
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related security tools and technologies.
Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
Willingness to travel up to 30% to meet with customers and attend industry events.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Best-in-breed onboarding
Generous global benefits
Intra-departmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking
New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing
An inclusive company culture, able to join our Community Guilds and Inclusion Talks

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Hard Skills & Tools

SIEM platformsdetection pipelinesSOC workflowsendpoint securityEDRMDRsecurity controlscloud platformsAWSAzure

Soft Skills

presentation skillscommunication skillsproblem-solving skillscritical thinkingcreativity

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Information Technology