Mid-Market Sales Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Mid-Market Sales Engineer (Cybersecurity): Serving as the primary technical advisor for security, email, and identity teams to drive complex business opportunities with an accent on architecture-level discussions and Proof of Value (POV) programs. Focus on uncovering customer pain points, articulating the value of AI-driven security platforms, and solving identity-based security challenges.

Location: Must be located in the Chicago area

Company

hirify.global is an AI-powered security company protecting organizations from sophisticated email and identity-driven attacks.

What you will do

• Act as the technical authority in enterprise sales cycles from discovery to close.
• Lead architecture-level conversations with security, email, and identity teams.
• Own and drive the success criteria and outcomes for Enterprise-scale Proof of Value (POV) programs.
• Conduct technical discovery to uncover measurable business risks rather than just requirements.
• Educate sales executives and partners on the product platform and overall security posture.

Requirements

• 3+ years of Sales Engineering or relevant industry experience.
• Must be located in the Chicago area.
• Proven ability to lead technical discovery and architecture discussions with security, infrastructure, and compliance teams.
• Strong technical understanding of SaaS security models and multi-tenant cloud environments.
• Working knowledge of DNS, TCP/IP, TLS, and enterprise networking concepts related to email security.

Nice to have

• Experience with enterprise email security platforms such as Proofpoint, Mimecast, Cisco, or Barracuda.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, including SMTP mail flow and MX records.
• Knowledge of email authentication protocols (SPF, DKIM, DMARC).
• Understanding of identity services like Azure AD / Entra ID or Google Identity.
• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP or CEH.

Culture & Benefits

• Eligibility for base salary, annual bonus, and equity.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• High-impact, fast-paced sales environment with a strong sense of ownership.
• Commitment to equal opportunity and an inclusive work environment.

Hiring process

• AI-assisted resume analysis to tailor interview questions.
• Video interviews and applicant identity validation.
• Pre-employment background checks.