Sales Engineer

Forcepoint

6d•Remote

About The Position

The Pre‑Sales Technical Consultant provides advanced technical expertise to support the development, positioning, and implementation of complex products, applications, and solutions. This role partners closely with sales teams and customers to translate business needs into effective technical solutions. Forcepoint simplifies security for global businesses and governments. Forcepoint’s all-in-one, truly cloud-native platform makes it easy to adopt Zero Trust and prevent the theft or loss of sensitive data and intellectual property no matter where people are working. Based in Austin, Texas, Forcepoint creates safe, trusted environments for customers and their employees in more than 150 countries. For over 20 years, we've specialized in making security simple for over 11k customers. Our customers trust our experience, our innovative technologies, and our people. We have over 2.5k employees and every team at Forcepoint, from support to product development to engineering, is dedicated to simplifying security and making it easier to use. If our mission excites you, you’re in the right place; we want you to bring your own energy to help us create a safer world. All we’re missing is you!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 4–6 years of relevant experience, or equivalent professional experience.
Must reside in Ohio, Michigan or St. Louis, MO

Responsibilities

Deliver pre‑sales technical support throughout the sales cycle, including discovery, solution design, and technical validation.
Use deep product knowledge to support sales teams and customers through presentations, demonstrations, and technical discussions.
Assess customer requirements and recommend appropriate company products or solutions to meet business needs.
Develop detailed product specifications and contribute to design and implementation plans for complex solutions.
Build proof‑of‑concepts or rapid prototypes to demonstrate solution feasibility and value.
Provide technical consultation, product capability assessments, and solution validation for prospective customers.
Resolve a wide range of technical challenges using creativity, sound judgment, and expertise.
Collaborate with senior internal and external stakeholders within the area of specialization.
Contribute to organizational goals by influencing solution strategy and technical direction.