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Full-Time

Sales Engineer

Central US

Posted on 5/31/2024

Horizon3.ai

Horizon3.ai

51-200 employees

Autonomous penetration testing SaaS platform

Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$220k - $240kAnnually

+ Equity Package

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

This job may require up to 50% travel.

Category
Sales Engineering
Sales & Solution Engineering
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • Advanced degree(s) are a plus.
  • 5+ years of experience as a Sales Engineer, ideally in the cybersecurity domain.
  • Strong understanding of cyber threats, risk management, and cybersecurity solutions.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrates ability to simplify complex technical topics for a non-technical audience.
  • Highly collaborative with a strong sense of initiative.
Responsibilities
  • Technical expertise - Must demonstrate deep knowledge of cybersecurity products and services, assisting the sales team in presenting and positioning them to prospects and clients.
  • Customer engagement - Must meet with potential customers to understand their cybersecurity needs, challenges, and infrastructure, ensuring that our solutions are the perfect fit for them.
  • Product demonstrations - Provide live demos and proof of concepts for cybersecurity solutions, tailoring each demo to the specific needs and concerns of potential customers.
  • Solution development - Work closely with the sales and product teams to design and refine solutions based on customer needs.
  • Technical training - Train the sales team on the technical aspects of products to enhance their ability to sell more effectively.
  • Feedback loop - Relay feedback from the field to product and engineering teams, contributing to the ongoing improvement of the product.
  • RFP/RFI assistance - Assist in answering technical sections of RFPs and RFIs.
  • Post-sales support - On rare occasions, assist in post-sales processes to ensure smooth implementation and customer satisfaction.

Horizon3.ai specializes in cybersecurity by providing autonomous penetration testing solutions through its platform called NodeZero. This Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform enables businesses to simulate cyber-attacks on their systems to uncover vulnerabilities and assess the effectiveness of their security measures. Unlike traditional methods, NodeZero is self-service, requiring no ongoing human intervention or installation of software agents, making it safe for use in live environments. The primary clients are enterprises in sectors like finance, healthcare, and technology, who need to protect sensitive data and comply with regulations such as PCI DSS. Horizon3.ai operates on a subscription-based model, offering various service tiers that include vulnerability assessments and compliance-focused testing. The company's goal is to help clients enhance their cybersecurity defenses and allocate their budgets more effectively by identifying and addressing exploitable vulnerabilities.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$87M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

20%

1 year growth

45%

2 year growth

40%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recent executive hires, including a new Chief Legal Officer and Chief Revenue Officer, indicate strong leadership and strategic growth.
  • The introduction of the Rapid Response service enhances the NodeZero platform's ability to swiftly address critical vulnerabilities, adding significant value for clients.
  • Horizon3.ai's continuous innovation in autonomous security solutions positions it as a leader in the rapidly growing cybersecurity market.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive cybersecurity market requires Horizon3.ai to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Rapid expansion and new executive appointments may lead to strategic misalignments or operational disruptions.

What makes Horizon3.ai unique

  • Horizon3.ai's NodeZero platform offers autonomous, self-service pentesting, eliminating the need for ongoing human intervention and persistent software agents, unlike traditional pentesting methods.
  • The company's focus on compliance and regulatory standards, such as PCI DSS, makes it particularly appealing to sectors like finance and healthcare.
  • Their subscription-based model ensures continuous updates and improvements, providing a dynamic and evolving cybersecurity solution.

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