Security Sales Engineer

About the role

Join our dynamic enterprise sales engineering team as a Security Sales Engineer. Drive security sales efforts by providing technical expertise and delivering compelling solutions to our customers. Work closely with the broader sales team to identify and understand security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Enterprise Security Sales team in driving adoption of Datadog’s security offering within target strategic accounts.
• Collaborate with the broader sales team to identify and understand security requirements across Datadog’s Enterprise customer base.
• Conduct detailed product demonstrations and presentations, showcasing the capabilities and benefits of Datadog's security solutions.
• Provide technical expertise and support throughout the sales cycle, including during customer evaluations and proof-of-value initiatives.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of Datadog's security products, industry trends and current vulnerabilities, staying updated with the latest features and enhancements.
• Aid in the creation of technical proposals, documentation, and other sales materials.
• Work closely with the product management and engineering teams to relay customer feedback and influence product development.
• Participate in industry events, conferences, and webinars to promote Datadog's security solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Deep experience with SIEM platforms and detection pipelines, SOC workflows (alert triage, investigation, response), endpoint security (EDR/MDR), and the deployment and tuning of security controls in live customer environments.
• Expert knowledge of the developer and DevOps ecosystems and application security best practices.
• Strong understanding of security principles and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related security tools and technologies.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% to meet with customers and attend industry events.

Qualifications

• Experience with SIEM platforms and detection pipelines, SOC workflows (alert triage, investigation, response).
• Endpoint security (EDR/MDR) experience.
• Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of application security best practices.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Travel willingness (up to 30%) to meet with customers and attend industry events.

Skills

• Technical expertise in security solutions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with cloud platforms and security tools.
• Understanding of security principles and best practices.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach.

Benefits

• Best-in-breed onboarding
• Generous global benefits
• Intra-departmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking
• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing
• An inclusive company culture, able to join our Community Guilds and Inclusion Talks

Pay

Competitive salary and equity package, and may include variable compensation. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.

Schedule

Hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.