Sales Engineer - Security Products

NETGEAR is looking for a dynamic Sales Engineer to join their Network Security team. In this role, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor to Managed Service Providers and Small-to-Medium Businesses, driving the adoption of NETGEAR’s next-generation security solutions through technical expertise and customer engagement.

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

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), 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
• 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