NETGEAR

Staff Security Sales Engineer

NETGEAR

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • California

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Salary

💰 $126,000 - $150,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

CloudDNSFirewallsPythonSwitchingTCP/IP

About the role

  • Act as the technical subject matter expert (SME) on NETGEAR’s network security portfolio during the sales cycle.
  • Work closely with sales teams to understand customer requirements and design tailored solutions using NETGEAR’s security offerings.
  • Deliver engaging technical presentations, product demos, and Proof-of-Concept (PoC) sessions for prospective customers.
  • Guide MSPs and SMBs through the deployment and implementation of products such as Next-Generation Firewalls, Zero-Trust Network Access, Secure Web Gateways, VPNs, and SD-WAN.
  • Develop and maintain strong technical relationships with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
  • Provide feedback to product and engineering teams based on customer needs and competitive trends.
  • Support channel partners and assist with onboarding, enablement, and technical training.
  • Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging threats, and competitive solutions.
  • Participate in industry events, webinars, and other forums to promote NETGEAR’s security solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Security, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 3+ years of experience in a Sales Engineering, Systems Engineering, Solutions Architecture, or related technical role, specifically in network security.
  • Proven hands-on experience implementing and deploying solutions including:
  • Next-Generation Firewalls
  • Zero-Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
  • Secure Web Gateways (SWG)
  • VPN technologies (WireGuard, IPSec, SSL, client-based and clientless)
  • SD-WAN
  • Strong understanding of routing, switching, and network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, etc.).
  • Ability to translate complex technical topics into clear business value for stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
  • Experience working with MSPs and/or SMB clients in a consultative or pre-sales capacity.
  • Preferred Qualifications (optional):
  • Professional certifications such as CISSP or similar.
  • Experience working with cloud-based security platforms and SaaS-delivered security.
  • Exposure to regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, or SOC 2.
  • Experience supporting partner ecosystems and VARs in a technical sales capacity.
  • Familiarity with automation, scripting (e.g., Python, Bash), or infrastructure-as-code is a plus.