Cybersecurity Sr Sales Engineer

Thales Group; Bogotá ciudad; Híbrido; COP 195.854.000 - 391.709.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Thales Group is hiring a Sales Engineer for the Cloud Protection & Licensing portfolio in LATAM. You will serve as the trusted technical advisor across accounts, leading discovery, architecture design, demos, and value validation.

This hybrid Bogotá-based role requires strong English and Spanish communication, deep cybersecurity know-how, and hands-on cloud platform experience. You will partner with product, business development, and customer success teams to ensure successful delivery and

Formación

• 5+ years in pre-sales in cybersecurity or enterprise software.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Hands-on with WAF, Bot Management, or DDoS solutions.
• Experience presenting to technical and C-suite audiences.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the technical sales cycle from discovery to proof-of-value.
• Design tailored architectures and run compelling product demos.
• Communicate complex concepts in clear business terms.
• Build trusted relationships with engineering, IT, and executives.
• Collaborate with Product, BD, and Customer Success teams.
• Stay ahead of market trends and industry developments.

Conocimientos

Pre-sales experience

Cybersecurity

WAF/Bot/DDoS knowledge

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Kubernetes & Docker

English & Spanish fluency

Educación

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related

Herramientas

AWS

Azure

GCP

Kubernetes

Docker

HSMs

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 – Bogotá, Colombia. Frequent international travel within Colombia & LATAM required. Colombian citizenship, residency or valid work permit required.