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Cybersecurity Pre-Sales Engineer

Thales · Mexico · back to the listing

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Sales Engineer

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What this role officially is

technical sales representative — ESCO, the EU occupation classification

Technical sales representatives act for a business to sell its merchandise while providing technical insight for customers.

Also known as: assistant technical sales representative, field saleswoman, inside technical sales representative, field salesperson, technical field sales representative, trainee technical sales engineer

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Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billions of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.📍 Remote – Primary Location, Monterrey, Mexico.

Be the technical backbone behind some of the region's most critical cybersecurity decisions.

We are looking for a Sales Engineer who thrives at the intersection of deep technical expertise and strategic business thinking — someone who can translate complex challenges into elegant, high-impact solutions.

About the Role

As a Sales Engineer for our Cloud Protection & Licensing (CPL) portfolio, you will serve as the trusted technical advisor for our account teams and customers across LATAM. From the earliest stages of discovery through proof-of-value, you will design tailored architectures, lead compelling demonstrations, and position Thales’s solutions as the clear answer to our customers' most pressing application security and data protection challenges.

This is a role for someone who is equally comfortable in a boardroom and a technical deep-dive — someone who builds credibility fast and turns complex concepts into clear business value.

What You'll Do

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Lead the technical sales cycle — Own discovery, RFP/RFI responses, solution design, product demos, and proof-of-value engagements from start to finish.

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Communicate with impact — Translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-focused narratives tailored for both technical audiences and C-suite stakeholders.

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Build lasting relationships — Develop trusted partnerships with engineering teams, IT leaders, and executive decision-makers across customer organizations.

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Design tailored solutions — Architect customized approaches that directly address each customer's unique security and compliance challenges.

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Collaborate cross-functionally — Partner closely with Product, Business Development, and Customer Success teams to ensure seamless solution delivery and an outstanding customer experience.

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Stay ahead of the industry — Continuously monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to keep Thales’s solutions positioned at the cutting edge.

What We're Looking For

Required:

• 5+ years of experience in pre-sales roles within cybersecurity, enterprise software, networking, or security.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Hands-on experience with WAF, Bot Management, or DDoS solutions.

• Strong communication and presentation skills in both English (B2+) and Spanish.

• Practical experience with cloud and containerization platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, and Docker.

• Knowledge of Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), Web Application Security, or Security/Cloud/Networking certifications.

• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as PCI, SOX, and HIPAA.

Position Details

📍 Remote – Primary Location, Monterrey, Mexico.

✈️ Frequent international travel within Mexico & LATAM required

🪪 Mexican citizenship or valid work permit required.

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At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!1 Originally posted on Himalayas

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