Presales Engineer
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About the Role
We’re looking for a Presales Engineer with a deep understanding of IT and cyber security products and a curious mind for problem-solving and solution design.
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Overview
We’re looking for a
Presales Engineer
with a deep understanding of IT and cyber security products and a curious mind for problem-solving and solution design.
About The Kernel
The Kernel is a distributor of cyber security products and services, specializing in trust solutions, identity management, public-key infrastructure (PKI), password-less and multi-factor authentication (MFA), and other technologies.
We introduce emerging technologies to Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
We work closely with vendors to establish their go-to-market strategy, channel partnerships, and competitive positioning, by adapting, developing and localizing their products and services.
Solution Design & Architecture
- Collaborate with sales to understand customer requirements and design tailored identity and cybersecurity solutions
- Assess customer environments and security posture to identify vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate solutions
- Create solution architecture diagrams, technical proposals, pricing, and statements of work
Customer Engagement & Demonstrations
- Conduct product demonstrations and technical presentations for enterprise and government prospects
- Build and maintain relationships with customers, understanding their evolving security challenges
- Provide pre-sales technical support — fielding inquiries, addressing concerns, and resolving technical questions
Proof Of Concept & Delivery
- Design, execute, and manage POCs that demonstrate solution effectiveness in the customer's environment
- Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support throughout project delivery
Enablement & Knowledge Sharing
- Train sales teams and channel partners on product capabilities, technical positioning, and value propositions
- Develop and maintain technical documentation including product guides, FAQs, and knowledge base articles
- Create and update sales collateral — data sheets, case studies, competitive analyses, and presentations
Market Intelligence
- Stay current with cybersecurity technologies, industry trends, and emerging threats
- Monitor competitor offerings and provide actionable insights on differentiation and positioning
Skills And Qualifications
- Proficiency in written and spoken Arabic and English.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as business, information technology, computer science. (Relevant work experience may be considered instead)
- Analytical and research skills and the ability to learn new concepts and technologies. You must be be able to read and understand technical documentation.
- Ability to manage sysadmin-type tasks in Windows, Linux and Mac environments. You must be familiar with terms like AD, CA, CBA, DR, ESXi, FIDO, HA, IIS, LB, MFA, NPS, OATH, OAUTH, OWA, PAM, PKCS, PKI, SAML, SSO, TMA.
- Experience in enterprise software or IT solutions
- Prior pre-sales experience in a IT/cyber security industry (2 years minimum)
- Strong written and verbal communication, especially around training and knowledge-transfer
- Eager to learn with the ability to develop technical product knowledge and understand the competitive landscape.
- Willingness and ability to adapt to changing strategies or market conditions
- What we offer
- A positive and supportive company culture and a collaborative work environment.
- Product and sales training to gain an understanding of key features, competitive advantages, and sales process and techniques.
- Flexible work arrangements and hybrid office/remote work location
- Travel opportunities for business and professional development, including attending conferences, trade shows, meeting new customers and channel partners,
- Comprehensive health insurance and benefits
- Access and training on internal tools such as computing devices, software tools, communication tools
- Growth opportunities and career advancement within the company
- While we’d love to be able to respond to each individual application, please note that we will only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.
- Thank you for your interest in working with The Kernel.
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