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The first exclusive network for cybersecurity sales professionals
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Grow your career
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Sharpen your skills
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Expand your network

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Great companies to work for

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Who do we work with?
  • Field sellers
  • Pre-sales/ sales engineers
  • Sales leadership
What does it cost?

It costs nothing to join our network! We charge employers when they hire people through Crux

What is your matching process?

We allow everyone in our network to build a profile on Crux for free. This includes the opportunity to take various assessments proactively, and build in depth profiles on experience and career aspirations. When candidates are a strong fit for a role we are representing, we utilize in depth interviews and reference checks to round out perspective and match people with opportunities that are the right fit for them.

How much experience do I need to have in cybersecurity?

If you are looking to break into cybersecurity sales, you are welcome to join the platform and contribute to the community. However, we only place experienced sales talent with a track record in this industry

Recent Jobs

Managing Director Americas Head of Information Security
BNP Paribas
State
New Jersey
Remote Elig.
On-site
Seniority
Executive
Domain
Cross-domain/ leadership
Salary ($K)
290.00
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Not disclosed
350
Chief Information Security Officer
Trupanion
State
Washington
Remote Elig.
Hybrid
Seniority
Executive
Domain
Cross-domain/ leadership
Salary ($K)
200.00
-
Not disclosed
250
Deputy CISO
New Relic
State
Oregon
Remote Elig.
Hybrid
Seniority
Executive
Domain
Cross-domain/ leadership
Salary ($K)
202.00
-
Not disclosed
252
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On-site
State
Michigan
Remote Elig.
On-site
Not disclosed
Seniority
Experienced
Domain
Sales
Salary ($K)
256
-
352
Not disclosed
256

Company Description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sales Specialist to drive the growth of our Cortex and Cloud business across the region.

The ideal candidate will operate in a high-growth environment at scale, thrive in driving innovation,

have a solid background in cybersecurity sales, and a deep understanding of security solutions.

They will have a proven track record of developing strong customer relationships and executing

strategies that support rapid expansion and success. This role requires a strategic thinker who

excels in collaboration with internal teams, engages effectively with customers, and drives revenue

growth through the sale of complex solutions.

  • Join the fastest growing team where experience meets cutting-edge solutions
  • Build and cultivate strong customer relationships, driving business growth within the region.
  • Partner with the core sales team to align customer strategies and engagements with Cortex and Cloud business objectives.
  • Take full ownership of leading strategic sales campaigns, sales forecasting, utilizing in-depth knowledge of sales cycles from initial contact through procurement.
  • Engage in deep technical discussions beyond standard sales presentations and pitches; while translating complex technical cybersecurity solutions into clear business value propositions for customers.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including sales engineers, to provide tailored customer-centric solutions.
  • Partner with Alliances to develop joint strategies, enhance customer engagement and deliver innovative solutions for existing and prospective clients.
  • Travel domestically as needed to meet with customers and attend key business events

Your Experience:

  • 5+ years of field sales experience focusing on key customer accounts and delivering value to Enterprise or Major-level accounts in the cybersecurity industry.
  • Extensive platform selling experience in complex sales with multiple buying centers.
  • Experience selling SIEM, EDR or CNAPP (DevSecOps, CloudOps) solutions is highly preferred.
  • Established trusted relationships with CIOs and CISOs with the ability to influence and drive strategic conversations
  • Expertise in applying complex solution sales methodologies to drive results.
  • Experience working with channel partners and a deep understanding of a channel-centric go-to-market strategy.
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment while collaborating effectively with sales engineers and cross-functional teams.
  • Experience operating in a continuous adoption, expansion, and upsell sales motion within a matrixed sales organization is preferred
  • Willingness to travel domestically as necessary to meet business needs.

Additional Information

The Team

Palo Alto Networks has brought technology to the market that is reshaping the cybersecurity threat and protection landscape. Our ability to protect digital transactions is limited only by our ability to establish relationships with our potential customers and help them understand how our products can protect their environments. This is where our sales teams come in. Our sales team members work together with large organizations to keep their digital information safe. Our passionate sales teams educate, inspire, and empower our potential clients.

As part of our sales team, you are empowered with unmatched systems and tools, constantly updated research and sales libraries, and a team built on joint success. You won’t find someone at Palo Alto Networks that isn’t committed to your success – with everyone pitching in to assist when it comes to solutions selling, learning, and development. As a member of our sales team, you are driven by a solutions-focused sales environment and find fulfillment in working with clients to resolve incredibly complex cyberthreats. You’re an amazing salesperson – you’re just looking for something more substantial and challenging as your next step.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $256,000/yr to $352,000/yr. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [email protected]

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Motor-Vehicle Requirement:

This role may require travel to and from Palo Alto Networks, Inc. business meetings and events and requires reliable transportation to do so. If a hire chooses to drive in connection with company business, the hire for this role must maintain a valid driver’s license.

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On-site
State
California
Remote Elig.
On-site
Not disclosed
Seniority
Experienced
Domain
Sales
Salary ($K)
198
-
273
Not disclosed
198

Company Description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

  • Partnering with sales teams to meet and exceed sales quotas by building and implementing strategic technical account plans
  • Positioning, demonstrating, and designing security architectures across the Palo Alto Networks portfolio based on customer business needs and architecting complex environments, including network security, security operations, and cloud security.
  • Driving customer adoption of the Palo Alto Networks security platform by helping customers achieve enhanced security, operational efficiency, and business flexibility
  • Conducting technical discovery to understand customer requirements and aligning solutions to their specific needs
  • Leading proof-of-concept (PoC) engagements, technical workshops, and product demonstrations to showcase the capabilities of our security platform
  • Collaborating with Professional Services, Customer Success, and Specialist teams to ensure seamless implementation and adoption of solutions
  • Effectively communicating complex security concepts to a variety of stakeholders, from technical practitioners to executive leadership
  • Orchestrating supporting resources (Specialists, Channel Partners, Customer Support) to drive a unified strategy for customer success
  • Promoting end-to-end security solutions, including Palo Alto Networks and partner professional services, to maximize customer security posture and business value
  • Staying ahead of industry trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging security threats to position Palo Alto Networks as the cybersecurity leader
  • Continuously investing in personal development to enhance technical expertise and professional skills while actively contributing to the District Systems Engineer community and industry events
  • Demonstrating diversity in technical knowledge across SOC, Cloud, Networking, and NetSec, with an emphasis on SOC and Cloud, to drive cross-training and develop platform expertise across the team
  • Becoming a technical leader with the desire to grow into a Palo Alto Networks portfolio architect, gaining expertise from NGFW to SASE, SOC, Cloud, and Unit 42 consulting services
  • Balancing technical acumen with strategic thinking—acting as one part technical architect and one part CTO
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships while demonstrating strong consulting skills
  • Understanding the competitive landscape deeply, at least in your area of specialty
  • Designing and architecting large, complex environments, leveraging expertise in your technical domain
  • Developing strong business acumen with near-term potential to grow into CTO/CIO/CISO-level leadership
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% within the assigned district
  • Serving as a role model and mentor for inside Systems Engineers

Required Qualifications:

  • 6+ years of experience in pre-sales, sales engineering, or a similar technical role
  • Strong understanding of data networking, security architectures, and modern cloud computing environments
  • Experience delivering cybersecurity solutions that solve complex technical challenges and align with customer business initiatives
  • Ability to influence and gain buy-in from key stakeholders, whether in customer-facing or internal engagements
  • Strong technical presentation, workshop, and proof-of-concept delivery skills
  • Expertise in designing, implementing, or managing one or more of the following security solutions: Network Security, SASE, SaaS, CNAPP, or SOC Transformation Technologies
  • Experience collaborating with Customer Support teams to ensure successful implementation and adoption of security solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Background in complex sales cycles involving multiple decision-makers and multi-product solutions is preferred
  • Field sales position requiring travel for in-person customer engagements (please discuss specifics with the recruiter)

The Team

Our District Systems Engineers work closely with customers across the commercial sector to secure their digital environments. We educate, inspire, and empower organizations to transform their security architectures and adopt the most advanced cybersecurity solutions available today.

You will be supported by industry-leading tools, systems, and a team dedicated to your success. At Palo Alto Networks, collaboration is at the heart of what we do. Everyone is committed to helping each other succeed, whether in solutions selling, learning, or professional development. Our District Systems Engineering community is driven by the mission to be our customers’ cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting their digital way of life.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $198000/YR - $273000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [email protected].

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Hybrid
State
Texas
Remote Elig.
Hybrid
Not disclosed
Seniority
Entry
Domain
Sales
Salary ($K)
-
Not disclosed

About the Role

The Enterprise Market Development Representative at NinjaOne, is a new and exciting role, that will play a pivotal role in expanding and driving our Enterprise business. You will work closely with an Enterprise Account Executive to identify strategic enterprise accounts and build a prospecting strategy to execute. Prospects that inbound will be routed to you and your AE to strategically work. You will also help revive closed lost opportunities by cross selling as well as helping your AE navigate their current customer book of business.

Location - Austin, TX Hybrid remote, in the office on Monday - Thursday.

About Us

NinjaOne automates the hardest parts of IT to deliver visibility, security, and control over all endpoints for more than 20,000 customers. The NinjaOne automated endpoint management platform is proven to increase productivity, reduce security risk, and lower costs for IT teams and managed service providers. NinjaOne is obsessed with customer success and provides free and unlimited onboarding, training, and support. NinjaOne is #1 on G2 in endpoint management, patch management, remote monitoring and management, and mobile device management.

  • Strategic Outbound Prospecting: Identify and research potential enterprise accounts. Develop outreach strategies to establish initial contact and schedule first meetings with enterprise AE.
  • Inbound Leads: All ENT leads will be routed to you and your AE. Account research and industry knowledge will be crucial for setting up the first meeting with your AE.
  • Cross-sell and Current Customers: Work with your AE to identify any cross-sell opportunities from closed lost opportunities as well as your AE’s current book of business.
  • Tradeshows/Events: The MDR will help coordinate tradeshows and events for their AEs. Following up on leads from these events will be done strategically with your AE. These events will provide opportunities to grow relationships and build pipeline that eventually leads to closed won opportunities.
  • Other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications:

  • Competitive eagerness to set yourself apart and achieve success
  • Aggressive, energetic self-starter who enjoys working in a quota-driven environment
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills via phone and email
  • Excellent listening and analytical skills to assess the interests of prospects
  • Experience meeting minimum call volume and/or talk-time goals
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time and workload
  • Detail-oriented, with excellent follow-up skills
  • Technical aptitude and the ability to successfully demonstrate software
  • Solid work ethic, positive attitude, and motivation to learn
  • Strong computer knowledge required
  • Ability to multitask with several tools
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, honor rules of engagement, and follow policies, processes, and procedures
  • Works well under pressure and with a team

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience selling technology solutions to Director and C-Level IT executives, to midmarket and enterprise focused MSPs and/or Resellers
  • Experience using Salesforce (or other CRM)
  • Experience using SalesLoft or other sales engagement platforms

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