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Department OverviewThe Cybersecurity Presales team is the focal point of the Sales support organization. Our engineers bring to life the innovative cybersecurity solutions that make a difference in the moments that matter. As the solutions architects, systems engineers have the technology and design responsibility for all sales support engagements worldwide.
Job Description
The Sr. Presales Engineer - Cybersecurity is the architect and owner of the solution design. You will be responsible for working closely with the Sales Team to deliver customer driven, world class, leading edge, end-to-end solutions that rise to the challenges of our customers.
The team concentrates on the following mission-critical communications technologies at various levels of complexity: Public Safety grade voice and data networks, Public Safety mobile broadband networks and devices (LTE), Integrated Command & Control: 9-1-1 Dispatch Consoles, and more.
This includes development, design, evaluation, and modification of system solutions and architecture to meet customer’s cybersecurity requirements. This includes but not limited to:
Understanding customer cybersecurity requirements
Consultative guidance to customers and technical presentations tailored for technical and non-technical audiences
Coordinate with the various functional teams (Systems Integration, Service, Sales, Product Groups) to ensure all business unit goals are addressed in our proposals and win-strategies
Knowledge and prior experience interacting and/or selling cybersecurity technologies, including but not limited to: Detection & Response, SIEM / SOCaaS, Vulnerability Management, Threat Intel, Firewalls, Email Security, IAM, PAM, Endpoint Security (EDR/XDR), DLP, CASB, SASE, Application Security Solutions, GRC Tools, Security Awareness, Penetration Testing
Development of the implementation approach and service plan necessary to win the project
Participation in proposal reviews and contract negotiations
Meet/exceeding customer requirements and provide value alternatives when requirements cannot be met
Consultative guidance to customers and sales team
Presentations to customers
Manage to Motorola’s sales, revenue and margin goals
Drive all sole source & RFP (Request for Proposal) proposal projects to completion, managing to meet the schedules established by each project team member (engineering, proposal specialist, sales, and service)
Qualifications:
Bachelors of Science highly desired; preferred emphasis in IT Security, Network Engineering, or Computer Science
4+ years of overall experience, including 2+ years in a Presales Engineering role presenting technical information to technical and non-technical people
Knowledge and prior experience interacting and/or selling cybersecurity technologies, including but not limited to: Detection & Response, SIEM / SOCaaS, Vulnerability Management, Threat Intel, Firewalls, Email Security, IAM, PAM, Endpoint Security (EDR/XDR), DLP, CASB, SASE, Application Security Solutions, GRC Tools, Security Awareness, Penetration Testing
Strong general knowledge of IP networking architecture, protocols and security highly desirable
Strong general knowledge of wireless communications fundamentals and voice/data architectures - both public and private (e.g. APCO P25, LTE, 802.11, 3G/4G) highly desirable
Strong written and oral communications skills with the ability to present complex topics to technical and nontechnical audiences
Experience working in a customer-facing role and comfortable presenting to audiences
Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Willingness to think out of the box and challenge the status quo
Attention to detail and a flawless execution mindset
Travel: 20% in North America
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Basic Requirements
Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years of experience in one or more of the following: engineering, cybersecurity, sales and/or solutions architecture
OR 4+ years of experience in one of the following: engineering, cybersecurity, sales, and/or solutions architecture
Travel RequirementsUnder 25%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes
Our U.S. Benefits include:
- Incentive Bonus Plans
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
- 401K
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off Packages
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Parental & Family Leave
- and more!
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
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Motorola Solutions Somerville, Massachusetts, USA Office
450 Artisan Way, #200, Somerville, MA, United States, 02145
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