Security Systems Engineer

JOB Description
The ideal candidate will provide Pre-Sales technical support within a specific geographic territory working in conjunction with sales account representatives. Pre-sales activities involve technical support in sales presentations and product demonstrations, as well as technical account management from initial contact to sale closing.
The candidate will be responsible for explaining, demonstrating, and installing all aspects of the Company product suite, provide technical account management in support of product evaluations of Company products, and participate in technical seminars, trade shows and, presentations as a technical expert for the Company suite of products. The candidate will work in coordination with the sales account manager in responding to RFP/RFI/RFQs from potential prospects. Availability for domestic and international travels.

Principals only please.

Required Skills
• Communicates effectively with customers, partners, peers, and management. Able to reduce complex technical concepts into simple, easy to understand terms.
• Serves as active team member. Shows a willingness to share knowledge and assist team members, partners, and customers.
• Able to plan and subsequently manage a complex project, establishing a project plan focused at appropriate levels, galvanizing and managing resources, keeping project on track, delivering as committed.
• Takes the initiative to respond to issues outside scope of own job. Generates ideas that benefit other team members. Willing to share knowledge and experience with others. Proactively pursues own development. Moderate supervision required in the initial allocation of tasks, then demonstrates increased confidence and is able to work with only occasional assistance. Knows when help is required in order to achieve goals.
• Has good understanding of the business and operational challenges facing potential customers. Can work with the sales team to identify and understand the critical business influencers within an account. Clear understanding of the sales process and value add to that process. Minimal supervision required with respect to providing solutions and ROI analysis.
• Motivates others through own commitment and dedication.
• 5 years industry experience/3-5 years vendor SE experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills required.
• Native in Portuguese Spanish and fluency in English as second
language.
• At least 3 years experience in the following technical areas:
• UNIX or enterprise-level Windows200x systems administration or
consulting experience.
• Technical experience with Antivirus, AntiSpam, Firewall, VPN, IDS/IPS,
Vulnerability Assessment, IT Compliance and Security Software
Management best practices.
• Strong working knowledge of Windows NT/2003 and related applications.
• At least a four (4) year professional degree in a related field
(Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics) or equivalent experience.

Desired Skills
The desired candidate for this position will have field experience either working as a Reseller SE, Software Vendor SE or a consultant. Hardware deployment and project management experience a plus. Microsoft, IBM, SUN, CheckPoint, ISS, CISCO, CISSP, SANS or PMP Certifications are a plus.


Agency/Employer: Shepherd & Champion
Town or City: Santiago
Location: RM. Metropol.
Sector: Engineering,IT
Related Job Titles: Technical Support Team Lead
Permanent/Contract: Permanent, Full time
Experience: 4 years
Date: 08-03-2006
Salary: Not specified

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