Sales Engineer

What You'll Do Own the technical conversation throughout the sales cycle, from initial discovery through proof of value and technical closeDeliver clear, compelling presentations and demonstrations to IT leaders, security teams, and business stakeholdersPartner closely with Account Executives and Account Managers to shape deal strategy, qualify opportunities, position value, and align solutions to customer outcomesLead technical discovery that goes beyond a feature checklist to understand each customer's environment, pain points, priorities, and definition of successManage proof-of-value engagements against clear success criteria and maintain timely, accurate opportunity and POV notes in SalesforceSupport RFP, RFI, and tender responses with technical accuracy and commercial awarenessCoordinate technical handovers to delivery and customer success teams to protect the customer experienceAct as a customer advocate with internal Mimecast stakeholders, ensuring feedback is documented, reviewed, and representedSupport channel partners through joint selling, demonstrations, technical enablement sessions, and partner-facing contentContribute to field marketing activities, including webinars, events, customer or partner meetings, and thought leadership What You'll Bring Proven experience as a Sales Engineer, Solutions Engineer, or in a similar customer-facing technical role, preferably with a cybersecurity vendor and supporting SMB or Midmarket customersConfident communication and executive presence, with the ability to read the room, adapt your message, hold attention, and explain complex ideas in plain languageStrong commercial instincts and an understanding of what moves a deal forward, including experience qualifying opportunities, positioning value, and helping build a compelling business caseExposure to structured sales methodologies such as MEDDPICC, Sandler, Challenger, or similar approachesHands-on technical knowledge in one or more cybersecurity domains, such as email security, insider risk and data loss prevention, security awareness, endpoint protection, or identity and access managementFamiliarity with SaaS platforms and cloud-delivered security solutions; experience with threat intelligence or security analytics solutions such as LogRhythm, Splunk, Rapid7, or Microsoft Azure Sentinel is a plusExperience working with channel partners through joint demonstrations, partner enablement, or technical capability-buildingStrong presentation, demonstration, and written communication skills, paired with curiosity, a desire to learn, and a competitive spiritFamiliarity with AI tools, such as Claude, to support day-to-day workWillingness to travel based on business needs, including marketing events and customer, prospect, or partner meetings; relevant industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, vendor-specific credentials, or equivalent are a plus The on-target earnings (OTE) range for this position is 112,000 - 168,000 USD (OTE) plus benefits. This range represents the minimum and maximum new hire compensation for this role. The position may also be eligible for incentive plans and additional benefits, in accordance with company policy and local regulations. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location with individual compensation also dependent on factors such as qualifications, experience, and skills. Final offers will reflect these considerations and may vary accordingly. Belonging at Mimecast Cybersecurity is a community effort. That’s why we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone – unless they’re a cybercriminal, of course. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and we’d encourage you to join us whatever your background. We particularly welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups. We consider everyone equally: your race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, marital status, nationality, or any other protected characteristic won’t affect your application. If you require any adjustments or accommodations due to a disability, or any other reason that may help you in your interview process, please let us know by emailing careers@mimecast.com. Due to certain obligations to our customers, an offer of employment will be subject to your successful completion of applicable background checks, conducted in accordance with local law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.