Associate Sales Engineer

The Associate Sales Engineer role is designed for individuals early in their professional career, with a strong foundation in cybersecurity, technology, or related disciplines, who aspire to grow into a customer-facing Sales Engineer. This role is integral to supporting Sales Engineers and Sales Executives in driving new business from prospective and existing customers. Through a structured program of enablement, mentoring, and development, the Associate Sales Engineer will gain the skills and experience required to articulate technical solutions, demonstrate product value, and support technical pre-sales engagements.

The Associate Sales Engineer will work closely with senior technical consultants to conduct research, validate solutions, and support the customer lifecycle, ultimately evolving into a highly capable, customer-facing Sales Engineer.

Responsibilities

Enablement and Development:

• Engage in structured training programs to build expertise in technical sales and cybersecurity threat intelligence solutions.
• Collaborate with senior team members on proof-of-concept engagements, technical demonstrations, and solution validations.

Technical Support for Sales Engineering:

• Assist in developing threat intelligence analyses based on customer requirements and OSINT findings.
• Provide insights and support for customer engagements, drawing on analysis of intelligence and technical capabilities.
• Configure and manage tools and platforms to enhance solution demonstrations and pre-sales support.

Research and Analysis:

• Conduct OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) research to identify customer threats, vulnerabilities, and emerging trends.
• Analyze findings to produce actionable insights and assist in tailoring recommendations for customers.

Customer and Partner Collaboration:

• Work closely with Business Partners to support the technical aspects of customer meetings and engagements.
• Assist in creating and delivering presentations that effectively communicate technical solutions and their business impact.

• BS/BA in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Intelligence Studies, or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• 1-2 years of experience in cybersecurity, technical sales, intelligence analysis, technical consulting, or related discipline. 
• Familiarity with OSINT methodologies, cybersecurity platforms, and technical tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and communicate findings effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to craft clear and concise documentation and presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with peers, mentors, partners, customers.

Preferred Skills and Attributes:

• Passion for technology and an eagerness to learn and grow within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Certifications in cybersecurity or OSINT are a plus.
• Basic understanding of security domains such as malware and phishing techniques, threat intelligence, and incident response.
• Proficient in managing time, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time for training and customer-facing engagements.

Additional Attributes

• Growth mindset and a strong desire to develop into a field-ready technical sales engineer.
• High level of integrity, ethical standards, and professionalism.
• Ability to build strong relationships with peers, mentors, and customers.
• Demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and a commitment to excellence. 
• Experience working in a sales engineering or consulting capacity within the cybersecurity industry is a plus. 

• Competitive compensation

• Community-driven culture with employee events
• Generous time off
• Comprehensive health benefits & 401(k) plan with employer contribution
• Respectful and nourishing work environment, where every opinion is heard and everyone is encouraged to be an active part of the organizational culture

About us

ZeroFox is on a mission to make the internet safer for all. Innovation is at our core – we are relentless in the pursuit of finding new ways to disrupt external cyber threats on the surface, deep, and dark web. ZeroFox offers the only unified cybersecurity platform combining advanced AI analytics, digital risk and privacy protection, full-spectrum threat intelligence, and a robust portfolio of breach, incident and takedown response capabilities to protect customers from growing threats across the external attack surface. It’s a great time to join us in the Fox Den – with fresh private equity funding, expanding investments in AI, a people-first culture, and centers of excellence around the world, we’re growing like never before. If you’re looking for a mission-oriented, customer-focused, collaborative team and ready to take the fight to the adversary, apply to join us in the Den today.

Equal Opportunity

We aim to build a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We embrace inclusion and ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other personal characteristic.