Job Function: Sales The role:
Passionate about designing end-to-end cybersecurity solutions that address real customer risks and business challenges?
Motivated to collaborate across sales, delivery, and partner ecosystems to shape winning security propositions?
Inspired to work in a vendor-agnostic environment delivering modern security architectures across cloud, network, and data?
As our new Cybersecurity Presales Architect, you will lead the design of end-to-end security solutions, translating complex risk and compliance requirements into clear, defensible architectures and commercially viable proposals. You will act as a trusted technical advisor, guiding customers through modern security frameworks such as Zero Trust while leveraging a broad, vendor-agnostic technology stack.
Key responsibilities will include
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Lead presales engagements by identifying customer security needs, shaping solution architecture, and aligning proposals to business outcomes and risk posture.
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Design end-to-end cybersecurity architectures spanning identity, endpoint, network, cloud, data, and SecOps domains.
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Partner with Sales, Delivery, and vendor teams to qualify opportunities and drive deal progression from discovery through to solution sign-off.
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Deliver customer workshops, technical presentations, and proof-of-concepts to demonstrate security solutions and business value.
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Develop solution proposals, RFP/RFI responses, and Statements of Work ensuring technical accuracy and alignment to customer outcomes.
What we need to see from you:
Your Competencies
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Extensive experience in cybersecurity, including presales, solution architecture, or consulting roles.
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Strong understanding of security frameworks such as Zero Trust, Essential Eight, NIST CSF, ISO27001, and CIS Controls.
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Hands-on, vendor-agnostic experience across technologies including Microsoft, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, CrowdStrike, Okta, and Splunk.
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Ability to combine deep technical expertise with commercial acumen to influence stakeholders and close complex deals.
About You
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You translate complex cybersecurity challenges into clear, actionable solutions aligned to business priorities.
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You are commercially driven and thrive on shaping opportunities and delivering measurable impact for customers.
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You are collaborative, analytical, and confident engaging with both technical teams and senior stakeholders.
Why SoftwareOne?:
SoftwareOne and Crayon have come together to form a global, AI-powered software and cloud solutions provider with a bold vision for the future. With a footprint in over 70 countries and a diverse team of 13,000+ professionals, we offer unparalleled opportunities for talent to grow, make an impact, and shape the future of technology. At the heart of our business is our people. We empower our teams to work across borders, innovate fearlessly, and continuously develop their skills through world-class learning and development programs. Whether you're passionate about cloud, software, data, AI, or building meaningful client relationships, you’ll find a place to thrive here. Join us and be part of a purpose-driven culture where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your career can go global.
Accommodations:
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At SoftwareOne, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Additionally, we encourage experienced individuals that have taken an intentional career break and are now prepared to return to work to explore our SOAR program.
