Cybersecurity Pre-Sales Consultant

EMT; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services firm is seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Pre-Sales Consultant in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role involves providing technical expertise, engagement with customers, and designing cybersecurity solutions. Candidates should have 3-8 years of experience, particularly in regulated sectors, and strong skills in networking and security solutions. Certifications like CISSP or CISM are advantageous. We offer competitive salaries, exposure to top technologies, and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Exposure to leading cybersecurity technologies

Career growth opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 3-8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with 2-3 years in a pre-sales role.
• Experience in government or regulated sectors in Saudi Arabia.
• Valid work authorization in Saudi Arabia is required.

Responsibilities

• Support opportunities from lead qualification through deal closure.
• Engage with customers to understand business requirements.
• Conduct technical presentations and product demonstrations.
• Design cybersecurity solutions aligned with customer needs.
• Ensure solutions comply with Saudi regulatory requirements.

Skills

Strong understanding of cybersecurity domains

Presentation and communication skills

Customer-focused mindset

Problem-solving abilities

Ability to work independently

Ability to translate technical concepts into business value

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Cisco

Microsoft

Splunk

CrowdStrike

Check Point

Fortra

Job description

Cybersecurity Pre-Sales Consultant - KSA

Posted On 01/20/2026

Job Information

IT Services

Work Experience 4-5 years

City Riyadh

State/Province Ar Riyad

337-1500

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Pre-Sales Consultant to support our sales team in Saudi Arabia by providing technical expertise, solution design, and customer engagement across cybersecurity offerings. The role requires strong technical knowledge, customer-facing skills, and an understanding of the Saudi cybersecurity and regulatory landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the sales team to support opportunities from lead qualification through deal closure.
• Engage with customers to understand business requirements, security challenges, and compliance needs.
• Conduct technical presentations, solution workshops, and product demonstrations.
• Respond to RFPs/RFIs/RFQs with high-quality technical proposals and solution architectures.
• Design end-to-end cybersecurity solutions aligned with customer requirements and best practices.
• Map customer needs to appropriate security technologies (e.g., network security, endpoint, IAM, SOC, cloud security).
• Develop architecture diagrams, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Ensure solutions align with Saudi regulatory requirements (e.g., NCA, SAMA, CST).

Technical Leadership

• Act as a trusted security advisor to customers.
• Stay up to date with cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies.
• Provide technical input for pricing, licensing, and solution positioning.
• Support proof-of-concepts (POCs) and technical validations.
• Coordinate with vendors, channel partners, and internal delivery teams.
• Provide feedback to product and management teams on market needs.
• Support internal sales enablement and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity domains such as: Network & Perimeter Security (Firewalls, IPS, VPN).
• SIEM & SOC solutions.
• Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Identity & Access Management (IAM).
• Vulnerability Management & GRC.
• Experience with leading cybersecurity vendors (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, Microsoft, Splunk, CrowdStrike, Check Point, Fortra etc.).

Professional Experience

3–8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2–3 years in a pre-sales or customer-facing role.

Experience working with enterprise, government, or regulated sectors in Saudi Arabia.

Soft Skills

• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business value.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.

Relevant certifications are a plus:

• CISSP
• CISM
• CEH

Language Requirements

Arabic: Native Arabic Speaker is a must.

English: Fluent (written and spoken).

Additional Requirements

Valid work authorization in Saudi Arabia.

Willingness to travel as required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Exposure to leading cybersecurity technologies.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Dynamic work environment in a fast-growing market.