Remote | Must be based in the U.S. West CoastAccelerate your career in cybersecurity. Join Pentera and take your career to the next level in cybersecurity. As a leader in Automated Security Validation, we help businesses around the world safely emulate real-world attacks to uncover their vulnerabilities—just like the world’s best red teams. At Pentera, you’ll be at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, working on advanced tools that challenge organizations defenses and push the limits of security testing. With over 350 team members and 1,000+ customers in more than 50 countries, Pentera is a growing company supported by top investors like Insight Partners, K1, and The Blackstone Group. If youre looking to grow your skills, make a difference, and be part of an innovative team, Pentera is the place for you. We’re hiring a Commercial Sales Engineer to support mid-market growth across the U.S. West Coast.This is a remote role open to candidates based in the west coast The position includes frequent regional travel to customer sites, events, and in-person PoVs.About the RoleAs a Commercial Sales Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in the customer journey bringing Pentera’s value to life in technical conversations, live demos, proof-of-value evaluations, and ongoing customer engagements.You’ll work directly with mid-market prospects and customers, supporting the sales cycle end-to-end, and acting as a trusted technical advisor throughout.Roles &amp; Responsibilities  <ul><li>Demonstrate Cyber Expertise: Act as the technical face of Pentera, with deep knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, infrastructure, and enterprise environments.</li><li>Lead Technical Conversations: Host discovery sessions, lead in-depth technical demos, and guide prospects through successful PoV processes.</li><li>Drive Strategy with Sales: Collaborate with Account Executives to identify opportunities, shape strategy, and close deals across the region.</li><li>Customer Engagement &amp; Expansion: Support technical onboarding and success, identify upsell opportunities, and ensure long-term customer value.</li><li>Partner with VARs &amp; Channel: Work alongside partners to expand reach and improve technical delivery.</li><li>Represent Pentera: Join regional conferences, customer visits, and events as a technical representative of the brand.</li></ul>Travel: Regular travel (up to 30%) across the West Coast to customer sites and industry events.<ul><li>3+ years of experience in pre-sales, sales engineering, technical account management, or professional services</li><li>Hands-on experience with:</li><li>Networking and system environments (Linux, Windows, cloud, Active Directory, Docker, etc.)</li><li>Troubleshooting and infrastructure planning</li><li>Strong foundation in IT, cybersecurity concepts, and Microsoft network protocols</li><li>Practical understanding of penetration testing or red teaming (a major advantage)</li><li>Certifications such as Security+, CEH, CISSP – desirable</li><li>Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills</li><li>Ability to explain technical value to both technical and non-technical audiences</li><li>Self-motivated, structured, team-oriented, and confident in front of customers</li></ul> We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us!

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Commercial Sales Engineer, West Coast

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