Thales

Sales Engineer (Application Security)

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full-time Senior level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

Location: Texas, United States of AmericaThales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billions of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.Remote - Central/ West US States
Thales is hiring an experienced Sales Engineer who'll provide guidance and assistance to the account teams in building solutions specific to customers’ application security challenges to support our Sales team in the West region.
Sales Engineers are an integral part of Thales’s sales organization
and assist the sales team with pre-sales technical knowledge and presentations. They work closely with sales managers, prospects and partners as the subject-matter expert to demonstrate how a proposed solution meets and exceeds customer requirements. Our preference is someone whose technical strengths include a heavy emphasis in Web Application Security.
Key Areas of Responsibility

Use consultative selling skills with customers to understand technical requirements and provide solutions using Thales products

Prepare and deliver solution Presentations, Demonstrations, Proof of Concepts for Thales Solutions

Provide high-level consultation and enablement on the company’s products and capabilities to Partners, End-Users, and other departments as part of the sales cycle

Work closely with Product Management and Business Development to identify, evaluate, and make technical recommendations regarding strategic product enhancements based on market initiatives, new technology, partnerships, or customer requirements

Work with the Customer Success and Technical Support teams to ensure customer satisfaction

Prepare workflows and answers to Requests for Proposals, Request for Information, and project proposals

Maintain a high degree of technical awareness of relevant products, competitors, and trends in the marketplace

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of Sales Engineering experience in more than one of the following areas: DDoS Mitigation, Web application firewalls, API Management & Security, Bot Management or related cybersecurity solutions

Knowledge of the Application Security industry, products, vendor landscape, history, and emerging trends

Must have a foundational knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, TLS, HTTP, CDN, load balancers, proxies, and firewalls

Hands on experience in AWS/Azure/GCP, K8s, Docker, or other containerization technologies

Prior experience in API security, API management, SIEM, DevOps, DevSecOps is desirable

Compliance standards knowledge (PCI, SOX, HIPAA) – an advantage

Experience with using value-selling/consultative methodologies, playbooks, and processes

Able to effectively present technical material to small and large groups

Special Position Requirements
Up to 30% travel

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or for assuming sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.
If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community! . You can upload your CV and our recruiters can get in touch with any new opportunities that may be of interest to you.
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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with applicable federal law, state law (the California Fair Chance Act), and local ordinances (San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County’s Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers).This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. Thales is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please contact us .

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

(For Internal candidate, if you need more information, please raise HR request through MyThales)
Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
•Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance
•Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period
•Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off
•Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program
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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Sales Engineer (Application Security) role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Thales?
  3. Which of API integration, Business Development and Human Resources have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. How have you led people, improved a process, or made a hard decision in a previous role?
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with API integration, Business Development and Human Resources.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
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I am interested in the Sales Engineer (Application Security) role because I can bring practical experience in API integration, Business Development and Human Resources, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Thales needs from this hire.

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