Sales Engineer

Forcepoint is a global leader in simplifying security for businesses and governments through its cloud-native platform, enabling easy adoption of Zero Trust and protection of sensitive data and intellectual property regardless of where employees work. With over 20 years in the industry, 2,700 employees, presence in 150 countries, more than 11,000 customers, and 300+ patents, Forcepoint is dedicated to creating a safer world. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to contribute your energy and expertise, this role offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead customer discussions to understand and document their environment and security needs, focusing on cross-domain, network security, and data loss prevention (DLP) requirements. Recommend suitable products and services accordingly.
- Deliver product and technology presentations, including system demonstrations, whiteboarding, and technical Q&A sessions to both technical and business stakeholders.
- Provide pre-sales technical support, security engineering, and guidance for the implementation of Forcepoint cybersecurity solutions.
- Prepare proofs of concept (POCs) and demos as part of pre-sales activities.
- Collaborate with customers, partners, resellers, and internal teams to architect, design, build, and deploy cybersecurity solutions supporting pilots and POCs.
- Represent Forcepoint at industry conferences, trade shows, and sales events.
- Prepare and present trade studies, cost-benefit analyses, white papers, reports, and briefings as needed.
- Support account managers and proposal teams by developing technical content and diagrams for RFI/RFP responses.
- Coordinate involvement of Product Specialists during pre-sales engagements.
- Work closely with partners and professional services to align project activities with customer expectations.
- Maintain state-of-the-art demonstration and lab environments and undertake additional projects as assigned.
- Promote and deliver Forcepoint’s mission across relevant social media platforms.

Required Qualifications
- Established customer relationships within the Pakistan market.
- Proven experience in cybersecurity, particularly in pre-sales roles involving cyber security and network products.
- Knowledge of web security, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), network infrastructure, and next-generation firewalls (NGFW).
- Experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) projects, including methodologies and logic.
- Strong customer engagement and relationship-building skills.
- Experience working with enterprise accounts is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging proactively with customers and addressing audiences ranging from technical teams to C-level executives.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering disciplines, management, and customers.
- Solid understanding of networking topologies, TCP/IP protocols, proxy infrastructures, network architectures, and components such as firewalls and routers.
- Familiarity with Linux and Windows systems administration is preferred.
- Strong grasp of customer requirements, security design, and system architectures.
- Experience managing cybersecurity engineering projects and programs.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications and Additional Information
Forcepoint values diversity and inclusion and encourages candidates who may not meet every qualification but are excited about the role to apply. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or other protected statuses. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the location of the position.

Joining Forcepoint means becoming part of a mission-driven organization focused on innovation and security excellence, with opportunities to grow professionally while contributing to a safer digital world.