# Security Sales Engineer

**Company:** [Datadog](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/datadog)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Sales Engineering
**Salary:** $149k – $198k/yr
**Skills:** SIEM, Soc Workflows, Edr, Mdr, AWS, Azure, GCP, Application Security, DevOps, Cloud Security
**Posted:** 2026-06-09

> Support enterprise security sales by delivering technical expertise, product demos, and proof-of-value initiatives for Datadog's security solutions. Requires deep SIEM/SOC/EDR experience and cloud platform knowledge.

## Job Description

## What you will do
- Support the Enterprise Security Sales team in driving adoption of Datadog’s security offering within target strategic accounts.
- Collaborate with the broader sales team to identify and understand security requirements across Datadog’s Enterprise customer base.
- Conduct detailed product demonstrations and presentations, showcasing the capabilities and benefits of Datadog's security solutions.
- Provide technical expertise and support throughout the sales cycle, including during customer evaluations and proof-of-value initiatives.
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of Datadog's security products, industry trends and current vulnerabilities, staying updated with the latest features and enhancements.
- Assist in the creation of technical proposals, documentation, and other sales materials.
- Work closely with the product management and engineering teams to relay customer feedback and influence product development.
- Participate in industry events, conferences, and webinars to promote Datadog's security solutions.

## Who You Are
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Deep experience with SIEM platforms and detection pipelines, SOC workflows (alert triage, investigation, response), endpoint security (EDR/MDR), and the deployment and tuning of security controls in live customer environments.
- Expert knowledge of the developer and DevOps ecosystems and application security best practices.
- Strong understanding of security principles and best practices.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related security tools and technologies.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
- Willingness to travel up to 30% to meet with customers and attend industry events.

## Benefits and Growth
- Best-in-breed onboarding
- Generous global benefits
- Intra-departmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking
- New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing
- An inclusive company culture, able to join our Community Guilds and Inclusion Talks
- Healthcare, dental, parental planning, and mental health benefits
- 401(k) plan and match
- Paid time off
- Fitness reimbursements
- Discounted employee stock purchase plan

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