Sales Engineer – West

Overview:

Solera Networks is a fast growing software/hardware company based in Salt Lake City, UT. We have developed industry-leading network forensics technology that is changing the face of network security, network management, network forensics, and lawful intercept. Solera Networks strives to attract, cultivate and retain exceptional talent. If you are interested in a growth opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

The primary focus of this position is to support customers with adopting and integrating our products. The SE is a key player in the sales cycle, providing excellent technical support from the pre-sales to the post-sales stage. This position is located in the Western territory

Job Description & Responsibilities:

  • The Sales Engineer (SE) is responsible for all technical, solution, and competitive aspects of the sale
  • SE’s must be both sales focused and technically astute
  • They must be successful selling to the enterprise sector the technical merits of the Solera Networks solution
  • The SE will work, in conjunction with Sales, Marketing, Support and Product Managers to be the technical bridge between our Sales Representatives and their pre-sales customers
  • The SE will take ownership of the prime technical relationship with our pre-sales customers to drive customer satisfaction by proactively managing and delivering technical information to our customers both onsite, online, and via telephone

Required Skills:

  • 10 + years of enterprise class hardware/software selling experience to enterprise customers including finance, healthcare, manufacturing, high-tech and Fortune 2000 global companies
  • Expertise in the area of IP networking
  • Experience with packet capture and analysis techniques and tools
  • Experience with network security tools such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, DLP, malware detection, etc.
  • Familiarity with virtualization technologies and platforms
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, persuasion, presentation and writing skills
  • Outstanding problem solving skills, including the ability to meet a business requirement with a technical solution
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP, LANs and network infrastructure
  • Superior solution scoping abilities, using our existing solution and influencing new product development
  • Experience with Microsoft Windows NT/2000/XP and/or UNIX (Solaris, Linux, AIX) operating systems
  • Must be willing to work in a fast paced environment with multiple roles, and demonstrate high emotional intelligence
  • Bachelor’s degree is a must
  • Must be willing to travel
  • Previous consulting experience implementing enterprise class hardware/software solutions
  • In-depth knowledge of the IT asset management space

Benefits:

    • Competitive compensation package, which may include bonus incentives, and stock options
    • Health insurance, dental
    • Short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, health care flex spending accounts

      About Solera Networks:

      Solera Networks is a fast growing software/hardware company based in Salt Lake City, UT. We have developed industry-leading technology that is changing the face of network security. Solera Networks strives to attract, cultivate and retain exceptional talent and is now looking for an experienced sales engineer with experience, talent and a good work ethic. If you are interested in a growth opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

      Location: Western territory

      Solera Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

      To apply for the Sales Engineer position, please email us (subject: West Sales Engineer) and attach your resume: careers@soleranetworks.com

      Customer Quotes

      “There are experts who have tested, used and proven the effectiveness of the open source tools, not to mention the fact that they work seamlessly with Solera Networks”

      University CSO,
      Major Eastern US University

      “The speed with which we respond to events now will more than pay for the cost of this device.”

      Team Leader
 Communication Team,
      Major Cloud-based Software Provider

      “We were interested in the device because it has deep packet capture and playback capabilities and fits so seamlessly with our analysis tools.”

      Information Security Engineer,
      Global Health Product Manufacturer

      “There are experts who have tested, used and proven the effectiveness of the open source tools, not to mention the fact that they work seamlessly with Solera Networks.”

      University CSO,
      Major Eastern US University

      “We more than paid for the Appliance in the first week of use”

      Senior Design Engineer,
      Global Aerospace and Transportation Manufacturer

      “Using the Solera Networks Appliance has saved our company well over 7 figures”

      CSO,
      Fortune 100 Financial Management and Equity Firm

      “…It gives us the ability to look at the past in the minutest detail.”

      Security Analyst,
      Major US University

      “This is the most valuable tool we have seen for network forensics. …We have an ‘all-seeing-eye’ into our network. We know what has happened and what is happening.”

      Security Analyst,
      Major US University