Cybersecurity Sr. Sales Engineer

Thales; Municipio de Esquel; Híbrido; ARS 104.191.474 - 178.613.955; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work arrangement

Descripción de la vacante

Thales is seeking a Sales Engineer for our Cloud Protection & Licensing portfolio in LATAM. You will act as the trusted technical advisor, owning discovery through proof-of-value engagements, and shaping tailored architectures that address customers’ security and data protection challenges.

This hybrid role requires strong communication in English and Spanish, hands-on experience with WAF/ bot management/ DDoS, and proficiency with cloud and container platforms.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of pre-sales experience in cybersecurity, enterprise software, or security.
• Hands-on experience with WAF, Bot Management, or DDoS solutions.
• Strong English (B2+) and Spanish communication skills.
• Experience with cloud and container platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker.
• Familiarity with HSMs, Web App Security, and relevant certifications.

Responsabilidades

• Lead technical sales cycles from discovery to proof-of-value engagements.
• Translate complex security concepts into business-focused narratives.
• Build trusted relationships with engineering, IT, and executives across customers.
• Design tailored solutions addressing security and compliance challenges.
• Collaborate with Product, BD, and Customer Success to ensure delivery and great customer experience.
• Stay ahead of trends to keep Thales’s solutions at the cutting edge.

Descripción del empleo

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billions of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

Be the technical backbone behind some of the region's most critical cybersecurity decisions.

We are looking for a Sales Engineer who thrives at the intersection of deep technical expertise and strategic business thinking — someone who can translate complex challenges into elegant, high-impact solutions.

About The Role

As a Sales Engineer for our Cloud Protection & Licensing (CPL) portfolio, you will serve as the trusted technical advisor for our account teams and customers across LATAM. From the earliest stages of discovery through proof-of-value, you will design tailored architectures, lead compelling demonstrations, and position Thales’s solutions as the clear answer to our customers' most pressing application security and data protection challenges.

This is a role for someone who is equally comfortable in a boardroom and a technical deep-dive — someone who builds credibility fast and turns complex concepts into clear business value.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the technical sales cycle — Own discovery, RFP/RFI responses, solution design, product demos, and proof-of-value engagements from start to finish.
• Communicate with impact — Translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-focused narratives tailored for both technical audiences and C-suite stakeholders.
• Build lasting relationships — Develop trusted partnerships with engineering teams, IT leaders, and executive decision-makers across customer organizations.
• Design tailored solutions — Architect customized approaches that directly address each customer's unique security and compliance challenges.
• Collaborate cross-functionally — Partner closely with Product, Business Development, and Customer Success teams to ensure seamless solution delivery and an outstanding customer experience.
• Stay ahead of the industry — Continuously monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to keep Thales’s solutions positioned at the cutting edge.

What We’re Looking For

Required

• 5+ years of experience in pre-sales roles within cybersecurity, enterprise software, networking, or security.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with WAF, Bot Management, or DDoS solutions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills in both English (B2+) and Spanish.
• Practical experience with cloud and containerization platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, and Docker.
• Knowledge of Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), Web Application Security, or Security/Cloud/Networking certifications.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as PCI, SOX, and HIPAA.

Position Details

Hybrid Position – Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Frequent international travel within Argentina & LATAM required.

Argentinian citizenship or valid work permit required.