Sales Engineer

Check Point Software Technologies; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Check Point in Sandton, South Africa, is seeking a seasoned cybersecurity pre-sales professional to educate partners and clients on emergent security technologies and cloud solutions.

You will lead proofs-of-concept, respond to RFIs/RFPs, and collaborate with the sales team to tailor security architectures that meet customer challenges.

Candidates should have 5-8 years in pre-sales IT security, AWS and SaaS certifications, and strong communication and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in cybersecurity solutions is advantageous.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• 5–8 years of proven pre-sales experience within the IT industry.

Responsibilities

• Education and advocacy: Educate partners and clients on emerging security technologies, championing cybersecurity.
• Proposal management: Respond to RFIs and RFPs, showcasing capabilities and aligning solutions with client requirements.
• Technical leadership: Provide technical guidance and lead presentations, demonstrating solutions through PoCs.
• Client collaboration: Work with the sales team to identify prospects and understand customer challenges, tailoring security solutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Pre-sales experience

Cybersecurity knowledge

Education

AWS certification

SaaS certifications

Tools

AWS

Job description

At Check Point, what you do matters. Every day, we protect over 100,000 organizations worldwide from increasingly sophisticated cyber and AI-driven threats, securing their AI transformation.

Our prevention-first approach safeguards hybrid networks, cloud environments, digital workspaces, and AI systems, stopping attacks before they happen.

This is where innovation meets real-world impact. You’ll help customers across industries operate with confidence in a rapidly changing digital world, working alongside smart, curious people who take ownership, challenge assumptions, and solve complex problems.

We’re proud to be recognized by TIME, Newsweek, and Forbes for excellence and workplace culture.

What really sets Check Point apart is the opportunity to grow, contribute, and help companies navigate their AI transformation securely.

If you’re excited to work at the forefront of AI-driven security on a global scale, this is the place to do it.

Job Description

• Education and Advocacy:Educate partners and clients on emerging security technologies, championing cybersecurity through industry engagement.
• Proposal Management:Respond to RFIs and RFPs, showcasing our capabilities and aligning solutions with client requirements.
• Technical Leadership:Provide technical guidance and lead presentations, demonstrating our solutions through Proof-of-Concepts.
• Client Collaboration:Work with the sales team to identify prospects and understand customer challenges, tailoring security solutions to their needs.

Qualifications

Experience with cybersecurity solutions is advantageous.

• AWS and SaaS certifications are highly regarded.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with insight into customer networks.
• 5-8 years of proven pre-sales experience within the IT industry.