Sales Engineer

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

Job summary

A cybersecurity company is seeking a Sales Engineer in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will lead technical discussions during the pre-sales process, collaborate with the KSA Named Accounts Team, and design complex security solutions. The ideal applicant will possess hands-on experience in customer-facing roles, excellent communication skills, and fluency in Arabic, English, and French. Competitive compensation and a flexible work environment are offered, promoting career success on your terms.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work environment

Annual wellness and community outreach days

Qualifications

• Required hands-on experience in customer-facing role.
• Proven experience in enterprise email solutions or cloud security.
• Comfortable presenting to technical staff and executives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with KSA Named Accounts team for account penetration.
• Design complex People-Centric Security solutions.
• Provide customer insight to internal teams.

Skills

Hands-on experience in a customer facing role

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

CISSP or other industry certification

Job description

About Us

Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Our mission is to safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.

How We Work

At Proofpoint you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values:

• Bold in how we dream and innovate
• Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities
• Accountable for results and best in class outcomes
• Visionary in future focused problem-solving
• Exceptional in execution and impact

The Role

Proofpoint is seeking a Sales Engineer to join our team and act as the technical sales lead throughout the pre-sales process. This position will report to Sr Manager, Technical Sales META and will lead the technical discussions with customers and prospects. You’ll work closely with the KSA Named Accounts Team. Fluency in French is preferred.

Your Day To Day

• Collaborate with the KSA Named Accounts team to develop and execute targeted account penetration strategies
• Design and champion complex People-Centric Security solutions encompassing the entire Proofpoint portfolio
• Provide valuable customer insight and real-world experiences to Product Management, Marketing and Product Development (Engineering) teams to help keep our solutions as the best in class
• You will become an expert in Email Security, Advanced Persistent Threats, Attack Protection, Threat Response, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and the threat landscape
• Maintain compliance with ISO, NIST and MITRE
• Present at or attend industry seminars and/or trade shows when required

Qualifications

• Required Hands-on experience in a customer facing role, either as a Sales/Systems Engineer, Technical Account Manager, Security Engineer or senior level product support, preferably in the cyber-security industry
• Required Proven experience in either enterprise email solutions, email authentication, advanced persistent threats, data security, network security or cloud security and shadow IT knowledge
• Required Excellent communication skills and comfortable presenting to individuals and/or teams including technical staff and C-suite executives
• Required You can work independently, adapt quickly and maintain a positive attitude
• Required Fluency in Arabic, English and French
• Preferred Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Preferred CISSP or other industry certification

Why Proofpoint?

At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you’ll love working with us:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
• Career success on your terms
• Flexible work environment
• Annual wellness and community outreach days
• Always on recognition for your contributions
• Global collaboration and networking opportunities

Our Culture

Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success—every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to [e-mail].

How To Apply

Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information—we can’t wait to hear from you!