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Pre-Sales Engineer Cyber Security

ICT Distribution   Colombo • Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for a Pre-Sales Cyber Security Engineer to support our sales team by understanding customer security requirements, designing appropriate solutions, preparing technical proposals, and delivering presentations and product demonstrations. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of cybersecurity, networking, and enterprise security solutions, with excellent communication and presentation skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Engage with customers to understand business, technical, and cybersecurity requirements.
  • Conduct technical discovery sessions and recommend appropriate security solutions.
  • Design and develop cybersecurity solution architectures based on customer requirements.
  • Prepare technical proposals, solution designs, BOQs/BOMs, RFP/RFQ responses, and Statements of Work.
  • Conduct product demonstrations, technical presentations, workshops, and Proof of Concepts (PoCs).
  • Support the sales team during customer meetings, negotiations, and technical discussions.
  • Develop solution documentation, diagrams, architecture designs, and technical responses.
  • Collaborate with vendors and internal technical teams for solution validation and sizing.
  • Provide technical support throughout the sales cycle, from opportunity qualification to handover.
  • Stay updated on emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and industry trends.
  • Assist with customer security assessments and recommend improvements based on business requirements.
  • Support post-sales handover by ensuring proper documentation and understanding of proposed solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking, or a related field.
  • 2–5 years of experience in Pre-Sales, Cybersecurity, Network Security, or a related technical role.
  • Hands-on understanding of enterprise cybersecurity and networking solutions.
  • Experience preparing technical proposals, BOQs/BOMs, RFP/RFQ responses, and solution designs.
  • Strong presentation, communication, and customer-facing skills.
  • Ability to translate technical requirements into practical business solutions.
  • Experience conducting product demonstrations or PoCs is highly preferred.
  • Relevant certifications such as Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE, Cisco, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent will be an advantage.

Key Skills

Cybersecurity | Pre-Sales | Network Security | Firewalls | SIEM | EDR/XDR | NAC | Zero Trust | Technical Proposals | RFP/RFQ | BOQ/BOM | PoC | Product Demonstrations | Customer Engagement

Apply Now

Interested candidates are encouraged to send their updated CV to recruitment@ictdistribution.net.