Security Sales Engineer — Hybrid & Travel-Ready

Datadog; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding

Global benefits

Mentor program

RSUs

ESPP

Professional development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Datadog is seeking a Security Sales Engineer to join our enterprise sales engineering team. You will provide technical expertise, demonstrate Datadog's security solutions, and collaborate with sales to drive adoption in target accounts.

A strong background in SIEM, SOC workflows, EDR/MDR, and cloud security is required. You will travel up to 30% to engage with customers and industry events, while staying current on product enhancements and industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Deep experience with SIEM platforms and SOC workflows.
• Proficiency with EDR/MDR, security controls in live customer environments.
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related security tools.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, able to explain complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support the Enterprise Security Sales team in driving adoption of Datadog’s security offering within target strategic accounts.
• Collaborate with the broader sales team to understand security requirements across Datadog’s Enterprise customer base.
• Conduct detailed product demonstrations and presentations showcasing Datadog's security solutions.
• Provide technical expertise and support throughout the sales cycle, including assessments and POCs.
• Develop deep understanding of Datadog's security products, industry trends, and vulnerabilities.

Skills

SIEM platforms

SOC workflows

EDR/MDR

Cloud platforms

DevOps security

Presentation skills

Travel up to 30%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Datadog is seeking a Security Sales Engineer to join our enterprise sales engineering team. You will provide technical expertise, demonstrate Datadog's security solutions, and collaborate with sales to drive adoption in target accounts.

A strong background in SIEM, SOC workflows, EDR/MDR, and cloud security is required. You will travel up to 30% to engage with customers and industry events, while staying current on product enhancements and industry trends.