Senior Sales Engineer – Competitive Intelligence, Data Security

Proofpoint

Senior Sales Engineer focusing on Competitive Intelligence to enhance cybersecurity efforts. Leveraging AI tools for actionable insights in sales processes and data security strategies.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeRemote • California, Colorado, Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help redefine how CI is delivered by putting AI at the center
Use AI and modern intelligence tools to surface signals earlier, scale insight generation, uncover patterns across deals, and translate large volumes of data into precise, field-ready recommendations
Build AI-informed content and enablement that improves speed of delivery and decision-making
Focus on Proofpoint’s Data Security platform, including Data Loss Prevention, Insider Threat Management, and Data Security Posture Management
Build strong technical expertise across these areas and maintain a clear understanding of competing solutions and architectures

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 + years of experience in Technical Sales, Sales Engineering, Competitive Intelligence, or similar roles within a cybersecurity vendor
Experience using AI or automation tools, or a strong interest in applying them, to accelerate research, synthesize information, identify patterns, and deliver actionable recommendations that improve deal outcomes
Curiosity to continuously explore new approaches that improve speed to insight and real-time deal impact
Technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: CASB, Data Loss Prevention (endpoint, cloud, email, web), Insider Threat or Insider Risk, Data Security Posture Management, or related data security technologies
Ability to quickly learn new technologies, competitors, and market dynamics and apply that knowledge in live deal situations
Strong technical presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear business value
Experience working cross-functionally with Product Management, Marketing, and Sales to influence strategy and positioning
Strong objection-handling skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Career success on your terms
Flexible work environment
Annual wellness and community outreach days
Always on recognition for your contributions
Global collaboration and networking opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

AIautomation toolsData Loss PreventionInsider Threat ManagementData Security Posture ManagementCASBdata security technologiescompetitive intelligencetechnical salessales engineering

Soft Skills

curiositystrong technical presentation skillsstrong communication skillsobjection-handling skillsability to learn new technologiescross-functional collaborationstrategic influencedecision-makinginsight generationpattern identification