Sales Engineer

Sales EngineerFull-timeReferral Category: Standard PositionCP Department: Global Sales EngineeringOffice Location: Cologne, Germany RemoteCareer site Category: SalesCompany DescriptionAt Check Point, what you do matters. Every day, we protect over 100,000 organizations worldwide from increasingly sophisticated cyber and AI-driven threats, securing their AI transformation.Our prevention-first approach safeguards hybrid networks, cloud environments, digital workspaces, and AI systems, stopping attacks before they happen.This is where innovation meets real-world impact. You’ll help customers across industries operate with confidence in a rapidly changing digital world, working alongside smart, curious people who take ownership, challenge assumptions, and solve complex problems.We’re proud to be recognized by TIME, Newsweek, and Forbes for excellence and workplace culture.What really sets Check Point apart is the opportunity to grow, contribute, and help companies navigate their AI transformation securely.If you’re excited to work at the forefront of AI-driven security on a global scale, this is the place to do it.Job DescriptionCustomer EngagementPartner with strategic account teams to engage enterprise customers and understand their business, security, and architectural challengesBuild trusted relationships with customer security teams, architects, and executive stakeholdersSolution ArchitectureDesign and present end-to-end cybersecurity architectures tailored to complex enterprise environmentsTranslate business requirements into scalable and secure technical solutions across network, cloud, and hybrid infrastructuresTechnical LeadershipAct as the primary technical advisor during the sales processLead technical workshops, architecture discussions, and Proof-of-Concept engagementsGuide customers toward best practices in cybersecurity architecture and risk mitigationOpportunity DevelopmentSupport strategic account planning and technical qualification of opportunitiesRespond to RFI/RFP processes and develop compelling technical proposals aligned with customer requirementsThought LeadershipEducate customers and partners on evolving cybersecurity threats, emerging technologies, and modern security architecturesRepresent Check Point in technical discussions, industry events, and customer forumsInnovation & Emerging TechnologiesEngage with modern technologies including cloud-native architectures, automation frameworks, and emerging AI-driven systemsUnderstand how evolving technologies influence security architectures and customer risk modelsQualifications5–8+ years of presales engineering, solutions architecture, or technical consulting experience within the IT or cybersecurity industry, ideally supporting enterprise or strategic accountsUniversity degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferredCybersecurity Expertise: Experience with security technologies such as network security, cloud security, identity, or threat prevention solutionsEnterprise Architecture Understanding: Ability to discuss complex architectures with enterprise architects, security leaders, and CIO/CISO organizationsNetwork & Security Knowledge: Strong understanding of enterprise networking, security architectures, and modern infrastructure environmentsCloud Proficiency: Solid knowledge of public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid architecturesAI Awareness: General understanding of artificial intelligence technologies and their impact on enterprise architectures is a plusAI Infrastructure Knowledge: Familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers or similar AI integration framework is considered a plusSoftware & Developer Affinity: Experience with APIs, automation, scripting, or software development practices is desirableAnalytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to navigate complex customer environmentsCommunication Excellence: Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage both technical teams and executive audiencesLanguage Proficiency: Professional fluency in German and EnglishAdditional InformationThe opportunity to work with some of the most innovative organizations and complex cybersecurity challenges in the marketExposure to cutting-edge technologies across cybersecurity, cloud, and AI-driven infrastructuresA collaborative and diverse global engineering cultureA remote-friendly and fast-paced environment where initiative and innovation are valuedAt Check Point, we believe diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and drive innovation. 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