Staff Security Sales Engineer

NETGEAR • San Jose, CA

67d

About The Position

Are you passionate about cutting-edge network security and excited to make an impact in a high-growth environment? NETGEAR is looking for a dynamic Sales Engineer (SE) to join our Network Security team. In this critical role, you’ll work directly with Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Small-to-Medium Businesses (SMBs), serving as a trusted technical advisor and driving the successful adoption of NETGEAR’s next-generation security solutions. You will play a key role in the pre-sales cycle by demonstrating technical expertise, shaping customer solutions, and influencing product adoption. This is a remote position with occasional travel to customer sites, events, or team meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Security, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in a Sales Engineering, Systems Engineering, Solutions Architecture, or related technical role, specifically in network security.
• Proven hands-on experience implementing and deploying solutions including Next-Generation Firewalls, Zero-Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Secure Web Gateways (SWG), VPN technologies (WireGuard, IPSec, SSL, client-based and clientless), and SD-WAN.
• Strong understanding of routing, switching, and network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, etc.).
• Ability to translate complex technical topics into clear business value for stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Experience working with MSPs and/or SMB clients in a consultative or pre-sales capacity.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications such as CISSP or similar.
• Experience working with cloud-based security platforms and SaaS-delivered security.
• Exposure to regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, or SOC 2.
• Experience supporting partner ecosystems and VARs in a technical sales capacity.
• Familiarity with automation, scripting (e.g., Python, Bash), or infrastructure-as-code is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical subject matter expert (SME) on NETGEAR’s network security portfolio during the sales cycle.
• Work closely with sales teams to understand customer requirements and design tailored solutions using NETGEAR’s security offerings.
• Deliver engaging technical presentations, product demos, and Proof-of-Concept (PoC) sessions for prospective customers.
• Guide MSPs and SMBs through the deployment and implementation of products such as Next-Generation Firewalls, Zero-Trust Network Access, Secure Web Gateways, VPNs, and SD-WAN.
• Develop and maintain strong technical relationships with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide feedback to product and engineering teams based on customer needs and competitive trends.
• Support channel partners and assist with onboarding, enablement, and technical training.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging threats, and competitive solutions.
• Participate in industry events, webinars, and other forums to promote NETGEAR’s security solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees