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Senior Security Engineer
@ Vectra
Canada
Overview
Vectra is hiring a Senior Security Engineer (Pre-Sales) to blend deep technical expertise with customer-facing skills. The role guides prospects through technical discovery, runs demos and proofs-of-concept for Vectra's AI-driven threat detection platform, and supports Regional Sales Managers. Pay is $201,800 to $273,100 CAD plus incentive eligibility and stock options.
Responsibilities:
- Pre-sales support and technical account management for Regional Sales Managers
- Run demos and proofs-of-concept as the product subject matter expert
- Build technical relationships with customers and channel partners
- Stay current on the security landscape and key competitors
- Participate in deployment review, forecast and design review calls
Requirements summary:
- 5+ years in technical account management or security engineering
- Large account management experience required
- Deep understanding of CASB, EDR, SIEM or forensics platforms
- Strong networking knowledge, L3 to L7 OSI layers
- Strong written (RFP) and verbal communication skills
- Certifications such as CEH, OSCP, GNFA, AWS SCS-C01 or CISSP are a plus
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Sales |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Client sites, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CEH, OSCP, OSCE, GNFA, AWS Certified Security Specialty, CISSP |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Stock or equity, Wellness |
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Vectra
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Reducing cyber risk across the AI enterprise's unified attack surface.
Full company description
Vectra AI protects modern networks from modern attacks. The Vectra AI Platform helps security leaders understand what is on their network, detect and stop attacks moving laterally across hybrid environments, and reduce cyber risk across the AI enterprise. By combining continuous network visibility with AI-driven threat detection and investigation, Vectra AI enables organizations to reduce exposure, contain active attacks faster, and prove measurable resilience. Recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Network Detection and Response. Holder of 35 patents in cybersecurity AI. Learn more at vectra.ai.
- LinkedIn followers
- 56,247
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 663
- Reported office locations
- 550 S. Winchester Blvd Ste 200, San Jose, CA 95128, US
- 11921 N Mopac Expy, Suite 100B, Austin, Texas 78759, US
- 1 Broadway, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142, US
- La Touche House, IFSC, Fourth Floor, Dublin 1, IE
- 52 Scarsdale Rd, #110, North York, Ontario M3B 2R7, CA
- 5-7, Rue Bellini, Puteaux, Île-de-France 92800, FR
- Elsenheimerstraße 7, c/o Rohm & Partner, Munich, Bavaria 80687, DE
- Schlossweg 5, Kreuzlingen, Thurgau 8280, CH
- 50 Broadway, London, England SW1H 0RG, GB
- 146 Arthur St, Suite 902, Level 9, North Sydney, New South Wales 2060, AU
- WeWork Marunouchi Kitaguchi, 1-6-5 Marunouchi Chiyoda-Ku Tokyo 100-0005, Tokyo, JP
- Building No. 31, 4th Floor, RMZ Ecoworld., Adarsh Palm Retreat Road, Bellandur, Bengaluru East, Karnataka 560103, IN
- Business categories
- Artificial Intelligence
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Cloud Security
- Cyber Security
- Furniture
- Home Improvement
- Manufacturing
- Network Security
- Software
- Enterprise Software & Network Solutions
- Information Technology
- Other recorded names
- Vectra
- Vectra AI
- Specialties
- cybersecurity
- Threat Detection
- Ransomware prevention
- Ransomware protection
- NDR
- XDR
- AI
- Network Security
- Cloud Security
- network threat detection
- network detection and response
- MDR
- and ITDR
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 352,540,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Vectra AI protects modern networks from modern attacks. The Vectra AI Platform helps security leaders understand what is on their network, detect and stop attacks moving laterally across hybrid environments, and reduce cyber risk across the AI enterprise. By combining continuous network visibility with AI-driven threat detection and investigation, Vectra AI enables organizations to reduce exposure, contain active…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer and Network Security |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | San Jose, CA |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2011 |
| Specialties | cybersecurityThreat DetectionRansomware preventionRansomware protectionNDRXDRAINetwork SecurityCloud Securitynetwork threat detection |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
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Vectra® is the leader in AI-driven threat detection and response for hybrid and multi-cloud enterprises.
The Vectra AI Platform delivers integrated signal across public cloud, SaaS, identity, and data center networks in a single platform. Powered by patented Attack Signal Intelligence, it empowers security teams to rapidly prioritize, investigate and respond to the most advanced cyber-attacks. With 35 patents in AI-driven threat detection and the most vendor references in MITRE D3FEND, organizations worldwide rely on the Vectra AI to move at the speed and scale of hybrid attackers. For more information, visit www.vectra.ai.
Position Overview
As a Security Engineer (Pre‑Sales) at Vectra.ai, you will blend deep technical expertise with strong customer‑facing skills to build trust, influence architectural direction, and drive successful outcomes for our clients. You’ll guide prospects through technical discovery, articulate how Vectra’s AI‑driven detection and response platform solves their most critical security challenges, and deliver compelling demonstrations and proofs‑of‑concept that showcase our value.
Responsibilities
- Pre-Sales support and Technical Account Management associated to your Regional Sales Managers
- Walk customers and partners through demos and problem solving in clear, concise matter by being the subject matter expert on all things Vectra.
- Communicate cross functionally constantly to ensure all key stakeholders are in the loop in order to insure best-of-breed products, tools and documentations.
- Develop and maintain an in-depth technical knowledge of the Vectra product line.
- Identify new opportunities by creating and developing strong technical relationships with customers and channel partners.
- Maintain knowledge at a high technical level of the current security landscape.
- Collaborate with Customers on Technology reviews, product findings, and integration with other technologies they may have.
- Collaborate with other Vectra Engineers on high-level projects to deliver Vectra technologies to our customers.
- Explore and maintain knowledge of Vectra's key competitors.
- Participate in deployment review and forecast calls.
- Participate in design review and release meetings.
- Travel as needed within region.
Experience and soft skills
- Startup DNA is a must: willing and able to do "whatever it takes" with motivation to find solutions rather than admire the challenge.
- Customer-first behaviour is a must.
- Ability to work hands-in-hands with your Sales counterpart (RSM).
- 5+ years experience in a Technical Account Management or Security Engineering role.
- Large account management experience is required.
Technical qualifications
- Deep understanding of security-focused product lines (CASB, EDR, SIEM or forensics-type platforms) with the ability to translate into value and security best practices.
- Strong knowledge in networking and ability to understand L3 to L7 OSI layers.
- String written (RFP) and verbal communications (Pre-sales presentations and conferences) are a must.
- Good understanding of an attacker progression (Red Team or Pentest). Certifications such as CEH, OSCP, OSCE is a plus.
- Good understanding of Incident Response (Blue Team) methodologies. Certifications such as GNFA is a plus.
- Good understanding of Cloud Security and Network Architectures. Certifications such as AWS Certified Security Specialty (SCS-C01) is a plus.
- Good understanding of Security Processes and methodologies. Certifications such as CISSP is a plus
Our competitive total rewards package includes cash compensation within the range provided below. Actual pay for this position may vary based on the hired candidate’s location, experience and relevant incumbent pay position.
Vectra Total Rewards
$201,800—$273,100 CAD
Vectra provides a comprehensive total rewards package that supports the financial, physical, mental and overall health of our employees and their families. Compensation includes competitive base pay, incentive plan eligibility, and participation in the employee equity plan (stock options). Specific benefits offered varies by location, but commonly include health care insurance, income protection / life insurance, access to retirement savings plans, behavioral & emotional wellness services, generous time away from work, and a comprehensive employee recognition program.
Vectra is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
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