Solutions Engineer

Material Security; United States; Remote; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm is seeking a dynamic Solutions Engineer to lead customer engagement, facilitate product evaluations, and optimize internal workflows in a remote-first environment. The ideal candidate will have a background in cybersecurity, strong technical communication skills, and a genuine interest in security tools. This role offers competitive compensation with a projected annual OTE of $175,000 to $200,000 based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing security role such as Solutions Engineer or Security Consultant.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace or Microsoft 365.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical individuals.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discovery calls with customers.
• Run product demos that highlight business impact.
• Support evaluations and proof-of-value work.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Hands-on experience with cybersecurity products

Strong discovery and evaluation skills

Clear communication with admins and stakeholders

API and no-code tool usage

Problem-solving instincts

Curiosity and low ego

Job description

Responsibilities

External Responsibilities

• Lead technical discovery calls that surface real pain, current environment, buying criteria, and blockers.
• Run product demos that connect features to customer risk, workflow, and business impact.
• Own or support evaluations and proof‑of‑value work with clear success criteria.
• Handle objections with clarity and good judgment.
• Partner with AEs, product, engineering, design, marketing, and customer success throughout the sales cycle.
• Turn field feedback into clear product, positioning, and enablement input.

Internal Responsibilities

• Spot GTM process issues that waste time, hide signal, or create unnecessary manual work.
• Build lightweight automations, workflows, scripts, or internal tools that help the team move faster.
• Improve systems across CRM, outbound tooling, demo and POC setup, Google Workspace, and adjacent GTM workflows.
• Turn repeated SE work into reusable assets, templates, and operating guides.
• Document what you build so other people can use it and improve it.
• Use good judgment about what should be a quick fix, what should become a team standard, and what should stay manual.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a customer‑facing security role such as Solutions Engineer, Sales Engineer, Solutions Architect, or Security Consultant.
• Hands‑on experience with cybersecurity products and real environments, especially Google Workspace or Microsoft 365.
• Strong discovery, demo, and evaluation skills.
• Clear communication with both technical admins and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Comfort using APIs, scripts, spreadsheets, no‑code tools, or AI‑assisted workflows to remove manual work.
• A track record of building something useful for teammates, customers, or internal operators.
• Good instincts on scope. You know when to ship the fast version and when to slow down.
• Curiosity, low ego, and a willingness to say, “I don't know yet, but I'll figure it out.”
• Genuine interest in email security, cloud security, and how modern teams actually buy and run these tools.

Nice to Have

• Experience using AI assisted Software Development tools
• Experience supporting SMB or MSP buyers.
• Experience with email security, post‑breach response, or adjacent security categories.
• Experience creating reusable demo environments, eval tooling, or internal workflow automation.
• Experience working in an early‑stage or fast‑moving startup environment.

Material Security is a remote‑first workplace with an office in San Francisco, California.

By clicking "Apply for this Job", you acknowledge that you have read California Candidate Privacy Notice Regarding Use of Personal Information and hereby agree to its terms.

Compensation at Material Security is determined by a range of factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected pay range for this position is $175,000 - $200,000 annual OTE, 80/20 split. The projected pay range is just one component of Material Security’s total compensation package for employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Material Security is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.