Presales Cybersecurity Technical Consultant

Company Description

SK Traders is a trusted distributor and retailer of high-quality plywood, particle boards, and MDF boards in Salem and Coimbatore. We are committed to providing durable and affordable wood-based solutions for furniture, interiors, and construction projects. Our wide range of products caters to the needs of contractors, carpenters, and homeowners. We ensure that our customers receive the best materials at competitive prices with reliable service. Choose SK Traders for premium quality, great deals, and seamless service.

Role Description

Job Summary:

Cybersecurity Pre-Sales & Post-Sales Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-Sales Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the sales team to understand customer requirements and propose suitable cybersecurity solutions.
• Conduct technical presentations, demos, and Proof of Concepts (PoCs).
• Respond to RFPs/RFIs with detailed solution architecture and product recommendations.
• Assist in designing cybersecurity solutions using industry best practices and vendor products (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, Sophos, CrowdStrike, Microsoft, etc.).
• Map technical requirements to solutions and prepare BoQs, SOWs, and high-level designs.
• Conduct gap analysis, risk assessments, and recommend tailored solutions.

Post-Sales Responsibilities:

• Oversee or assist in the implementation and deployment of cybersecurity solutions.
• Provide hands-on configuration, integration, and troubleshooting support.
• Conduct user training, knowledge transfer, and documentation handover.
• Serve as the escalation point for technical issues post-implementation.
• Collaborate with support and service delivery teams to ensure successful project completion.
• Monitor solution performance and ensure adherence to SLAs and compliance standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity solutioning, deployment, and client engagement.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity technologies such as:

• Firewalls & UTM

  (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point)

• Endpoint Security

  (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Sophos)

• SIEM/SOC

  (Splunk, IBM QRadar, Azure Sentinel)

• Email/Cloud Security

  (Proofpoint, Mimecast, Microsoft Defender)

• Identity & Access Management

  (Okta, Azure AD, IAM/SSO tools)
• Experience conducting PoCs, product evaluations, and customer workshops.
• Knowledge of industry standards and frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry certifications like

  CEH, CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CCSP, CISM, or vendor-specific certs

  (e.g., PCNSA, NSE4/7, CCNP Security).
• Experience in cybersecurity managed services (MSSP environment).
• Experience with scripting (Python, PowerShell) or automation tools a plus.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities to work with leading cybersecurity technologies and clients.
• Training & certification support.
• Flexible working options.