Senior Cyber Security Technologist

About the role

Following rapid growth of its customer base, Darktrace is adding to its team of Solutions Engineers in Johannesburg. These fast-paced, technical and customer-facing roles support the sales teams in meeting customer needs. The position suits candidates with a technical background and existing pre-sales/post-sales sales engineer experience.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical pre-sales and post-sales support, partnering with Account Executives and Customer Success Managers to drive revenue growth and product adoption.
• Act as the technical point of contact between clients, partners and internal teams, becoming a trusted advisor on cyber security solutions.
• Work with sales teams to meet clients regularly through the full end-to-end sales process and be accountable for Proof of Value (POV) engagements.
• Present Threat Intelligence Reports and advice to technical teams and C-level executives.
• Design and build custom client integrations and define solution architectures.

Required profile

• Technical background with existing sales engineer experience in pre-sales and post-sales engagements.
• Avid interest in cybersecurity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to explain complex technical information clearly.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative team environment and to build long-lasting business relationships.

Required skills

• Knowledge of network and security devices and systems such as Cisco, Juniper, firewalls, IDA, IPS and SIEM.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP and common networking protocols.

What we offer

• 23 days' holiday plus all national public holidays, and an extra day off for your birthday.
• Medical insurance, life insurance and Employee Assistance Program.
• Extensive training and support, with accelerated career development.