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SECURITYFOCUS JOBS - NEW OPPORTUNITY
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Sales Engineer
Location: Remote, Texas, United States
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 2007-01-12
The Senior Services Systems Engineer is responsible for technical pre-sales
support for Symantec's security services solutions. The Senior System Engineer
will work with the sales team in a pre-sales role to develop and position
Symantec's services. Presentations and conference call discussions are a
critical part of this position. During the qualifying process, confirm that
Symantec's services meet the prospect's requirements and assist sales in
technical qualification. Throughout the proposal process, articulate and
demonstrate Symantec solutions, influence customer's technical requirements,
and position products relative to competition. Responsible for all of the
technical aspects of the proposal development. The Senior SE must be able to
mentor other SE's within their region and throughout the SE organization.
Presents at external symposia and provides training within the sales and SE
organization (others as needed) as required. This position may require travel
throughout
an assigned region as well as Canada, Latin America, and the United States,
and may call for travel with little advance notice. Must obtain an Industry or
Technical Certification (i.e. SANS, CISSP, CNE, MCSE, SUN Professional) or
equivalent within time-frame established by the manager.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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4-6 years experience in System Administration, pre-sales or related field.
In-depth knowledge of at least two Operating Systems: UNIX, NT, Netware or
Windows 2000, and work toward attaining knowledge of other Operating Systems.
Presentation-ready knowledge of security products (Firewall and Intrusion
Detection Systems) and product expertise of an assigned product group.
Excellent communication skills. Extensive knowledge of the Security Industry.
Knowledge of competitive products. Experience selling Consulting services
and/or Managed Security Services are preferred. Bachelor's degree in Computer
Science, Engineering or related field. Symantec Corporation is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and welcomes diversity.
network security experience or experience with firewall (checkpoint, cisco PIX)
or Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)(ISS, Snort, Tippingpoint, Sourcefire,
Cisco IDS).
CONTACT
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Please submit resumes via email
Sean Kelly
Staffing Consultant
sean_kelly@symantec.com
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