Sales Engineer (Identity Security, Mid-West)
Cyera
Chicago, United States Posted October 11, 2026
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Salary Range
$250,000 - $275,000
Job Description
Join Cyera, a leading cloud data security and data risk management company, as a Sales Engineer. In this consultative role, you will work with prospects and clients to craft enterprise-wide solutions, drive incremental revenue, and manage internal resources. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cybersecurity, particularly in application security and identity management, and be customer-focused and results-oriented.
- Collaborate with prospects and clients to design and implement enterprise-wide cloud data security and data risk management solutions.
- Drive incremental revenue through large, complex sales opportunities by identifying client business issues and architecting tailored solutions.
- Manage and run proof of values (PoV’s) and Use Case Demos (UCD) on customer sites, consulting with key executive stakeholders to drive sales.
- Strong knowledge in one of the three major cloud provider environments related to roles/permissions/API (AWS and/or Azure preferred)
- Knowledge of SFDC and opportunity tracking
- Fundamental network & database experience
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong understanding or experience in Identity and key identity principles
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively to address customer challenges
- Fundamental understanding of: ML/AI, Data Regulatory Frameworks, Privacy and Data Retention programs
- Results-oriented mindset and desire to thrive in a hyper-growth startup environment
- Ability to travel up to 50% within assigned territory
- Previous Cloud, TDR, CASB, DLP or data security experience in a Sales Engineer, Solutions Architect, or similar technical sales role
- You have an understanding of or experience with AI-driven solutions
- Strong understanding of data storage types and basic understanding of encryption techniques and key management, cloud IAM, and network design/engineering/protocol
- AWS Solution Architect - Associate or Professional
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner - Foundational or Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamental
- AWS Cloud Security Engineer or Architect
- Azure Administrator Associate
- Azure Security Engineer Associate
- Azure Solutions Architect
- CCSP - Certified Cloud Security Professional
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