Presales Engineer / Solutions Architect – Cybersecurity & Risk Management

Plurilock; Branchburg Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Equity options

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking an experienced Presales Engineer/Solutions Architect to serve as a technical link between sales and clients. This role involves architecting cybersecurity solutions, conducting security assessments, and collaborating with top partners. Candidates should have 5-10 years in related fields and strong communication skills. Enjoy competitive salary and bonuses, with a hybrid working model based in the U.S. or Canada.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ experience in cybersecurity solution engineering, presales, or architecture.
• Strong technical expertise in threat defense and cloud security.
• Excellent communication and proposal-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect cybersecurity and IT solutions across multiple domains.
• Conduct presales architecture and security assessments.
• Collaborate with partners to craft solutions and proposals.

Skills

Cybersecurity solution engineering

Presales

Architecture

Communication

Technical expertise

Business outcomes presentation

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

EDR/XDR/SIEM/SOAR tools

Job description

Presales Engineer / Solutions Architect – Cybersecurity & Risk Management

Plurilock (TSXV: PLUR | OTCQB: PLCKF) is solving the “unsolvable” cybersecurity and IT problems that enterprises and defense organizations face every day. We’re a services‑led, product‑enabled, AI‑native cybersecurity firm trusted by the U.S. Department of Defense, Canadian DND, NATO, Fortune 500s, and critical infrastructure operators worldwide.

Location: Remote (US or Canada) | Reports To: SVP, Sales | Type: Full‑Time | Hybrid Field / Remote

Position Overview

We’re seeking an experienced Presales Engineer / Solution Architect to serve as the technical bridge between our sales team, customers, and delivery organization. This role will help shape solutions that align to our Critical Services and strategic resale offerings—translating business risk into actionable, outcomes‑driven architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Solutioning & Design
  • Architect end‑to‑end cybersecurity and IT solutions across cloud, network, endpoint, and identity domains.
  • Align solutions with client business risk, compliance obligations, and operational constraints.
  • Translate customer challenges into scoped statements of work and technical deliverables.
• Presales & Advisory Support
  • Collaborate with Account Executives on discovery calls, workshops, and RFP responses.
  • Conduct presales architecture assessments, security assessments and gap analyses to guide solution recommendations.
  • Create architecture diagrams, presentations, and ROI‑based justifications for clients and partners.
• Partner Collaboration
  • Engage directly with OEM and distributor partners (e.g., Abnormal Security, Broadcom ESG, CrowdStrike, Forcepoint, Fortinet, Ingram Micro, TD SYNNEX, etc.) to craft joint solutions and proposals.
  • Stay current on vendor programs, certifications, and emerging technologies relevant to Plurilock’s portfolio.
• Strategic Services Integration
  • Align presales motions with Critical Services—advisory, red/purple teaming, risk and compliance, and managed services.
  • Support margin mix improvement by positioning high‑value services and multi‑year support programs.
• Enablement & Knowledge Sharing
  • Develop reusable solution templates, scoping tools, and knowledge base content.
  • Support enablement sessions for sales, partners, and clients.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ experience in cybersecurity solution engineering, presales, or architecture.
• Hands‑on technical expertise in one or more of the following: Threat defense (EDR/XDR/SIEM/SOAR); Cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP); Zero Trust & IAM (SSO, MFA, PAM, AD/AzureAD); Data protection/DLP/CASB; Risk and compliance frameworks (NIST, CMMC, ISO 27001, SOC 2).
• Strong understanding of VAR and professional services delivery models.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and proposal‑writing skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business outcomes for executives.

Preferred

• CISSP, CCSP, CEH, or equivalent certifications.
• Experience with service packaging and solution pricing.
• Familiarity with AI/ML‑driven security tools and trends.
• Previous documented experience supporting public sector, DoD/Federal, and/or regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, and energy.

Why Join Plurilock

• Work with a world‑class team of cybersecurity veterans from the DOD, NSA, Booz Allen, and Raytheon.
• Engage directly with high‑trust customers in defense, government, and enterprise markets.
• Shape next‑generation solutions at the intersection of services, software, and AI.
• Competitive salary, performance‑based bonuses, equity options, and comprehensive benefits.

Plurilock Security Inc. – Securing the systems that underpin society. www.plurilock.com