Security Architect- Pre-sales Hidden Layer

Isc2 Eastbay Chapter; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous home office setup stipend

Unlimited flexible time off

L&D fund for training and conferences

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Job summary

A leading AI security firm is seeking a motivated Security Architect to drive the adoption of security solutions. The role involves collaborating with sales, conducting product demonstrations, and tailoring security solutions for clients. Proficiency in sales engineering, cybersecurity, and technical consultation is essential. This fully remote position offers flexible time off, commitment to learning, and a supportive work environment that values diversity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a technical sales or sales engineering role within the cybersecurity industry.
• Skills in Linux, cloud technologies, and Python.
• Strong ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across technical and non‑technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the sales team to engage with clients and prospects.
• Conduct product demonstrations showcasing security features.
• Architect customized security solutions to meet client needs.
• Lead proof of concept projects to validate solutions.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering, and research to inform roadmap and enhancements.
• Stay informed on market trends and competitive landscape in AI security.

Skills

Sales engineering experience

Technical consultation

Linux expertise

Cloud technologies

Python familiarity

Communication skills

Cybersecurity knowledge

Travel readiness

Tools

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Security Architect- Pre-sales to join our sales team, specializing in the AI security space. As a Security Architect, you will be instrumental in driving the adoption of our innovative AI security solutions, working closely with our sales representatives and prospective clients to understand their security needs, demonstrate the capabilities of our products, and architect tailored solutions that address their unique requirements. Your technical expertise, combined with strong communication and interpersonal skills, will be essential in building and maintaining relationships with clients and effectively articulating the value proposition of our AI security offerings.

WHO WE ARE

HiddenLayer protects the world’s most valuable technologies from adversarial AI attacks. We were founded by AI professionals and security specialists with first‑hand experience of how insidious adversarial AI attacks can be to detect and defend against. Determined to prove that these attacks were preventable, the team developed a unique, patent‑pending, productized solution to support organizations in accelerating their adoption of AI securely.

Our dedication to innovation has been recognized by prestigious awards such as RSA’s Innovation Sandbox Winner, CB Insights AI 100, CyberTech 100, and SC’s Most Promising Early‑Stage Start‑up.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Technical Consultation: Collaborate with the sales team to engage with clients and prospects, conducting technical discussions to understand their security challenges, objectives, and infrastructure requirements.
• Product Demonstrations: Conduct product demonstrations and presentations, showcasing the features, functionalities, and benefits of our AI security solutions to prospective clients.
• Solution Design: Architect customized security solutions tailored to client needs, leveraging your understanding of cybersecurity principles, AI technologies, and industry best practices.
• Proof of Concept (PoC): Lead the development and execution of proof of concept (PoC) projects, working closely with clients to validate the effectiveness and feasibility of our solutions in their environment.
• Technical Support: Provide pre‑sales and post‑sales technical support to clients, addressing inquiries, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring a smooth deployment and integration process.
• Training and Enablement: Conduct training sessions and workshops for clients and internal stakeholders, empowering them with the knowledge and skills to effectively utilize our AI security products.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including product management, engineering, and research, to provide feedback from the field and contribute to product enhancements and roadmap.
• Market Intelligence: Stay informed about market trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape in the AI security space, continuously enhancing your knowledge and expertise.

WHO YOU ARE

• Proven experience in a technical sales or sales engineering role within the cybersecurity industry.
• Proficient with Linux (familiarity with GNU, Bash, etc.).
• Moderate to advanced cloud experience (including hands‑on experience with IaC).
• Some familiarity with Python is necessary.
• Cybersecurity experience, ideally in a threat detection and response capacity.
• Not required but experience with container orchestration (e.g. Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipeline integration is helpful.
• Proficiency in articulating technical concepts and value propositions to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Experience with conducting product demonstrations, proof of concepts (PoCs), and technical presentations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Self‑motivated with a passion for technology and a drive for continuous learning and development.
• Willingness to travel as needed to client sites and industry events.

WHY HIDDENLAYER?

We’re moving at (what feels like) the speed of light. HiddenLayer is a venture‑backed company and recently closed a $50M funding round led by M12, Microsoft’s Venture Fund, and Moore Strategic Ventures.

Benefits

• Fully Remote: We are a completely remote global team. Though we’re distributed, we are intentional about getting the team together a couple of times a year. We offer a generous stipend for your home office setup, annual upgrades to ensure you have a comfortable workspace and a monthly stipend for internet/phone expenses.
• Flexible Time Off: Enjoy unlimited and flexible time off for all salaried employees, in addition to 15 paid company holidays.
• Commitment to Learning and Development: We support personal growth and education through a dedicated L&D fund that can be used for training, conferences, certifications and industry events.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are committed to building a diverse team with individuals from various backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about HiddenLayer visitHiddenLayerand follow us onLinkedInorTwitter.

Equal Opportunity Statement

HiddenLayer is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.