Security Engineer
Posted 25 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Senior Security Engineer - Federal”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
No salary listed for this role.
CertificationsCEH, OSCP, OSCE, GNFA, AWS Certified Security Specialty (SCS-C01), CISSP
Vectra® is the leader in AI-driven threat detection and response for hybrid and multi-cloud enterprises.
The Vectra AI Platform delivers integrated signal across public cloud, SaaS, identity, and data center networks in a single platform. Powered by patented Attack Signal Intelligence, it empowers security teams to rapidly prioritize, investigate and respond to the most advanced cyber-attacks. With 35 patents in AI-driven threat detection and the most vendor references in MITRE D3FEND, organizations worldwide rely on the Vectra AI to move at the speed and scale of hybrid attackers. For more information, visit www.vectra.ai.
Position Overview
As a Security Engineer (Pre‑Sales) at Vectra.ai, you will blend deep technical expertise with strong customer‑facing skills to build trust, influence architectural direction, and drive successful outcomes for our clients. You’ll guide prospects through technical discovery, articulate how Vectra’s AI‑driven detection and response platform solves their most critical security challenges, and deliver compelling demonstrations and proofs‑of‑concept that showcase our value.
Responsibilities
- Pre-Sales support and Technical Account Management associated to your Regional Sales Managers
- Walk customers and partners through demos and problem solving in clear, concise matter by being the subject matter expert on all things Vectra.
- Communicate cross functionally constantly to ensure all key stakeholders are in the loop in order to insure best-of-breed products, tools and documentations.
- Develop and maintain an in-depth technical knowledge of the Vectra product line.
- Identify new opportunities by creating and developing strong technical relationships with customers and channel partners.
- Maintain knowledge at a high technical level of the current security landscape.
- Collaborate with Customers on Technology reviews, product findings, and integration with other technologies they may have.
- Collaborate with other Vectra Engineers on high-level projects to deliver Vectra technologies to our customers.
- Explore and maintain knowledge of Vectra's key competitors.
- Participate in deployment review and forecast calls.
- Participate in design review and release meetings.
- Travel as needed within region.
Experience and soft skills
- Startup DNA is a must: willing and able to do "whatever it takes" with motivation to find solutions rather than admire the challenge.
- Customer-first behaviour is a must.
- Ability to work hands-in-hands with your Sales counterpart (RSM).
- 5+ years experience in a Technical Account Management or Security Engineering role.
- Large account management experience is required.