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Security Sales Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL, confirming no qualified U.S. workers are available. The technical depth and consultative expertise this role demands supports a strong specialty occupation case, making employer-sponsored permanent residency a realistic path for qualified foreign professionals.
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As a Security Sales Specialist, you'll partner with Enterprise Account Executives to drive adoption of Datadog's Security platform across key accounts. This is a high-impact role focused on positioning our Security solutions (Cloud SIEM, Cloud Workload Security, CSPM, and more) into new and existing customers—expanding our footprint and helping customers modernize their security stack in the cloud.
At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.
What You'll Do:
- Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for Datadog Security products across a targeted account patch
- Collaborate closely with Enterprise AEs to support net new logo acquisition and expansion in strategic accounts
- Own and drive the security sales cycle from discovery to technical close, working closely with Sales Engineers
- Evangelize Datadog's security story to security leaders (CISO, Security Architects, SecOps)
- Work cross-functionally with Datadog's partner, channel, and alliance teams to drive joint go-to-market motions
- Co-sell effectively with AEs and partners, contributing to deal strategy, solution alignment, and stakeholder engagement
- Stay informed on security trends and competitive offerings to differentiate Datadog
Who You Are:
- Proven success selling into security buyers (CISO, SecOps, GRC, etc.)
- Experience co-selling in a matrixed environment, supporting or partnering with AEs and cross-functional teams
- Strong understanding of the partner/channel sales model, including how to navigate and influence joint selling motions
- Familiarity with modern security solutions such as SIEM, CSPM, CWPP, container/Kubernetes security
- Ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, partners, and customer technical teams
Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you're passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits and Growth:
- High income earning opportunities based on self performance
- New hire stock equity (RSU) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing
- Sales training in MEDDIC and Command of the Message
- Intra-departmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking
- An inclusive company culture, opportunity to join our Community Guilds
- Generous and competitive medical benefits package
- Retirement savings match
- Pet adoption and insurance program
Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.
ABOUT DATADOG:
Datadog is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale. It brings applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into one place, using AI to detect and resolve issues before they impact customers. Trusted globally by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth AI leaders, Datadog enables businesses to move faster with clarity and confidence. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AT DATADOG:
Datadog is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and other characteristics protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Here are our Candidate Legal Notices for your reference.
Datadog endeavors to make our Careers Page accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please complete this form. This form is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
PRIVACY AND AI GUIDELINES:
Any information you submit to Datadog as part of your application will be processed in accordance with Datadog's Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice. For information on our AI policy, please visit Interviewing at Datadog AI Guidelines.
INTRODUCTION
As a Security Sales Specialist, you'll partner with Enterprise Account Executives to drive adoption of Datadog's Security platform across key accounts. This is a high-impact role focused on positioning our Security solutions (Cloud SIEM, Cloud Workload Security, CSPM, and more) into new and existing customers—expanding our footprint and helping customers modernize their security stack in the cloud.
At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.
What You'll Do:
- Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for Datadog Security products across a targeted account patch
- Collaborate closely with Enterprise AEs to support net new logo acquisition and expansion in strategic accounts
- Own and drive the security sales cycle from discovery to technical close, working closely with Sales Engineers
- Evangelize Datadog's security story to security leaders (CISO, Security Architects, SecOps)
- Work cross-functionally with Datadog's partner, channel, and alliance teams to drive joint go-to-market motions
- Co-sell effectively with AEs and partners, contributing to deal strategy, solution alignment, and stakeholder engagement
- Stay informed on security trends and competitive offerings to differentiate Datadog
Who You Are:
- Proven success selling into security buyers (CISO, SecOps, GRC, etc.)
- Experience co-selling in a matrixed environment, supporting or partnering with AEs and cross-functional teams
- Strong understanding of the partner/channel sales model, including how to navigate and influence joint selling motions
- Familiarity with modern security solutions such as SIEM, CSPM, CWPP, container/Kubernetes security
- Ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, partners, and customer technical teams
Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you're passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits and Growth:
- High income earning opportunities based on self performance
- New hire stock equity (RSU) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing
- Sales training in MEDDIC and Command of the Message
- Intra-departmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking
- An inclusive company culture, opportunity to join our Community Guilds
- Generous and competitive medical benefits package
- Retirement savings match
- Pet adoption and insurance program
Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.
ABOUT DATADOG:
Datadog is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale. It brings applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into one place, using AI to detect and resolve issues before they impact customers. Trusted globally by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth AI leaders, Datadog enables businesses to move faster with clarity and confidence. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AT DATADOG:
Datadog is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and other characteristics protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Here are our Candidate Legal Notices for your reference.
Datadog endeavors to make our Careers Page accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please complete this form. This form is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
PRIVACY AND AI GUIDELINES:
Any information you submit to Datadog as part of your application will be processed in accordance with Datadog's Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice. For information on our AI policy, please visit Interviewing at Datadog AI Guidelines.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Security Sales Engineer
Document your technical certifications before applying
PERM requires proof that your qualifications meet the job's minimum requirements. Gather vendor certifications (CISSP, CEH, CCSP), degree transcripts, and employer letters confirming your security architecture or presales experience before you start outreach.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search OFLC disclosure data for companies that have filed PERM applications under SOC codes tied to sales engineering or information security. Employers with prior filings have already navigated the process and are far less likely to stall on sponsorship.
Use Migrate Mate to find green card sponsoring roles
Search Migrate Mate to filter Security Sales Engineer openings by employers with active green card sponsorship history. This surfaces roles where EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship is a known employer capability, not just a recruiter promise.
Confirm job duties match PERM's prevailing wage tier
Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify that the role's posted salary meets the Level II or Level III prevailing wage for your work location. A mismatch between actual pay and the certified wage level is a common PERM denial trigger.
Negotiate sponsorship terms before accepting an offer
Ask whether the employer will cover PERM legal fees, who pays if the process is abandoned mid-filing, and whether an I-140 can be filed concurrently. Getting these terms in writing protects you if the employer changes priorities after the recruitment phase.
Understand how your nationality affects EB-3 wait times
EB-3 has no annual cap per se, but per-country limits create backlogs for nationals of India and China. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin before committing to a sponsorship timeline so you can factor in realistic green card wait periods.
Green Card Security Sales Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Sales Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Security Sales Engineer roles typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field, plus specialized presales experience. EB-2 applies if the position requires an advanced degree or if the employer can demonstrate the role demands graduate-level expertise in security architecture or solutions design. The O*NET profile for this occupation supports a specialty occupation argument under either category.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery with an 85,000-slot cap, which means selection is never guaranteed. PERM-based green card sponsorship targets permanent residency and has no lottery. The trade-off is timeline: PERM recruitment and DOL certification alone can take six to twelve months before USCIS even reviews the I-140 petition, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency, not a visa that expires and requires renewal.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for a Security Sales Engineer position?
The employer must run a DOL-mandated recruitment campaign, typically including print ads, job postings, and internal notices, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the specific role. The job description filed with PERM must match actual duties and cannot require skills beyond what the employer genuinely needs. Any mismatch between the posted role and the sponsored candidate's background is a common audit trigger.
How can I find Security Sales Engineer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Standard job boards rarely filter by sponsorship type, so you'll spend significant time on roles where sponsorship isn't available or isn't specified. Migrate Mate lets you search Security Sales Engineer openings by employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you're targeting companies that have already run PERM filings for similar roles rather than guessing from job descriptions.
Can my employer start the green card process while I'm on H-1B status?
Yes. Employers routinely file PERM while you're working on H-1B. Once the I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, you file I-485 to adjust status without leaving the U.S. Under AC21 portability rules, you can change employers after the I-485 has been pending for 180 days without losing your place in line, provided the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. USCIS evaluates portability claims case by case.