Cybersecurity Sales Engineer in Reading

Base pay range

Sales Engineer – Cybersecurity SaaS (Hybrid, 1–2 Days in Office)

£80k-£100k base with OTE of £100k-£125k, plus stock options

The Opportunity

My client is a rapidly growing SaaS-based cybersecurity vendor building out their pre‑sales team. This role sits at the heart of their customer engagements — blending technical expertise, communication skills, and the ability to guide prospects and partners through the value of a cutting‑edge security platform. This is the perfect role for someone who enjoys variety and being part of a small but high‑impact team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own the technical pre‑sales process across the full sales cycle
• Deliver compelling product demos and solution workshops
• Support prospects, customers and partners through discovery, solution design and proof of value
• Work closely with sales, product and engineering teams to shape deal strategy and influence product direction
• Get out into the field – visiting prospects, customers, and channel partners regularly
• Bring a flexible, hands‑on mindset to a scale‑up culture where everyone contributes beyond their job title

What You’ll Bring

• Experience as a Sales Engineer or similar technical pre‑sales role within cybersecurity
• Strong background in email security, web security or CASB solutions
• Comfortable working in a fast‑moving environment, where the contribution you make really counts
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical detail into business value
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to take on different responsibilities when needed
• Ability to travel for customer and partner engagements
• Hybrid availability: 1–2 days per week in the office

Why Join?

• Be part of a high‑growth cybersecurity scale‑up with huge market potential
• Work closely with leadership and make a visible impact
• Autonomy, variety, and the chance to help shape both product and process

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Sales, General Business, and Information Technology
• Computer and Network Security