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Security Sales Engineer jobs on OPT require employers comfortable sponsoring technical roles that blend cybersecurity expertise with client-facing sales. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations under F-1 OPT, and STEM OPT extension is typically available given the engineering component, giving you up to three years of work authorization.
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HP Wolf Security and HP WXP help organizations protect devices, data and people while improving endpoint management and digital employee experience in today’s hybrid work environment.
We are looking for an experienced enterprise software seller with a strong cybersecurity background and a proven track record of winning complex security, endpoint management and digital employee experience opportunities across North America.
The Opportunity
As Cyber Security Software Sales Specialist for North America, you will lead enterprise and mid-market sales engagements for HP Wolf Security and HP WXP. You will build credibility with CISOs, security architects and senior IT leaders, combining strong commercial skills with a solid understanding of endpoint security, endpoint management, digital employee experience and enterprise buying processes.
You will own the full software sales cycle, from pipeline creation and discovery through solution mapping, commercial positioning, negotiation and close, while partnering closely with HP account teams, generalists and channel partners.
What You’ll Do
- Drive software bookings, revenue growth and pipeline expansion for HP Wolf Security incorporating HP WXP across North America
- Lead complex cybersecurity sales cycles from technical discovery and qualification through proposal, negotiation and close
- Engage CISOs, security architects, endpoint engineering teams and senior IT stakeholders on security posture, risk reduction and endpoint resilience
- Position HP Wolf Security and HP WXP across endpoint protection, hardware-enforced security, digital employee experience, endpoint management, Zero Trust, threat containment, application isolation, secure access and EDR/XDR-related discussions
- Map customer security, endpoint management and digital employee experience requirements to HP Wolf Security and HP WXP capabilities and business value
- Work closely with solution architects, technical pre-sales and product specialists to progress technically demanding HP Wolf Security opportunities and improve win rates
- Support broader HP teams with repeatable sales plays, accurate forecasting and strong CRM discipline
What You Bring
- Strong experience in enterprise software sales within cybersecurity, endpoint management or digital employee experience, with a record of delivering against quota in competitive markets
- Proven track record selling security, endpoint management or digital employee experience solutions such as endpoint protection, threat prevention, Zero Trust, device security, EDR/XDR, digital employee experience, endpoint analytics, workplace experience platforms or related resilience solutions
- Strong technical understanding of cybersecurity architecture, endpoint management and digital employee experience concepts, including endpoint security controls, attack surface reduction, isolation and containment, endpoint visibility, experience monitoring, identity and access concepts, detection and response workflows, and cloud-delivered software services
- Experience selling to security leaders, IT operations teams, endpoint engineering teams, infrastructure leaders and procurement stakeholders within enterprise accounts
- Ability to run effective discovery and technical qualification processes that uncover customer risk, security maturity, architectural requirements and business priorities
- Ability to translate technical capabilities into clear business value for both technical and executive audiences
- Strong sales discipline across solution mapping, business case development, forecasting and contract negotiation
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent commercial experience
Nice to Have
- Experience selling advanced endpoint security, device security, Zero Trust, EDR/XDR, endpoint management, digital employee experience, SaaS security or managed security solutions
- Experience working with sales engineers, solution consultants or technical pre-sales teams in complex security sales cycles
- Familiarity with enterprise security, endpoint management and digital employee experience frameworks, buyer evaluation criteria and competitive positioning
- Experience enabling broader field teams and building scalable sales plays
- Experience working with channel partners, resellers, MSSPs or strategic alliances in the cybersecurity market
- A strong network of security and IT decision-makers across North America
Cross-Org Skills
- Effective Communication — adapts messaging for internal sellers, technical buyers, and executive stakeholders
- Results Orientation — drives software pipeline and revenue through a team-based selling model
- Learning Agility — stays sharp in a fast-moving endpoint security market
- Digital Fluency — comfortable with SaaS platforms, telemetry tools, and IT infrastructure concepts
- Customer Centricity — leads with business outcomes, not product features
Impact & Scope
This specialist role directly impacts HP’s software and services revenue across North America, operating as a force multiplier for HP’s PC and device sellers. Success is measured not just by individual quota attainment, but by the breadth and quality of the specialist’s integration into the core account team’s selling motion.
The most successful specialists in this role operate with an ownership mentality, bringing the curiosity of a market analyst, the discipline of a business operator, and the influence of a trusted internal partner to everything they do across North America.
Complexity
Deals often involve multiple internal stakeholders, including PC sellers, channel partners and district managers, alongside customer decision-makers. Success in this role requires strong organizational navigation, proactive pipeline development and the ability to balance strategic territory management with in-flight opportunity support.
Why HP
- Join a global technology leader with established customer relationships and a growing software and security business
- Take on a role that combines commercial growth with cybersecurity and digital workplace innovation
- Help customers secure devices, data and people while improving the employee experience in hybrid work environments
The on-target earnings (OTE) range for this role is $215,000 to $338,850 USD annually with a 60%/40% (salary/incentive) mix. There are additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonuses and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:
HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long term/short term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Generous time off policies, including:
- 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
- 13 paid holidays
- Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Job -
Sales
Schedule -
Full time
Shift -
No shift premium (United States of America)
Travel -
Relocation -
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) -
HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).
Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence.
For more information, review HP’s EEO Policy or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal"
INTRODUCTION
HP Wolf Security and HP WXP help organizations protect devices, data and people while improving endpoint management and digital employee experience in today’s hybrid work environment.
We are looking for an experienced enterprise software seller with a strong cybersecurity background and a proven track record of winning complex security, endpoint management and digital employee experience opportunities across North America.
The Opportunity
As Cyber Security Software Sales Specialist for North America, you will lead enterprise and mid-market sales engagements for HP Wolf Security and HP WXP. You will build credibility with CISOs, security architects and senior IT leaders, combining strong commercial skills with a solid understanding of endpoint security, endpoint management, digital employee experience and enterprise buying processes.
You will own the full software sales cycle, from pipeline creation and discovery through solution mapping, commercial positioning, negotiation and close, while partnering closely with HP account teams, generalists and channel partners.
What You’ll Do
- Drive software bookings, revenue growth and pipeline expansion for HP Wolf Security incorporating HP WXP across North America
- Lead complex cybersecurity sales cycles from technical discovery and qualification through proposal, negotiation and close
- Engage CISOs, security architects, endpoint engineering teams and senior IT stakeholders on security posture, risk reduction and endpoint resilience
- Position HP Wolf Security and HP WXP across endpoint protection, hardware-enforced security, digital employee experience, endpoint management, Zero Trust, threat containment, application isolation, secure access and EDR/XDR-related discussions
- Map customer security, endpoint management and digital employee experience requirements to HP Wolf Security and HP WXP capabilities and business value
- Work closely with solution architects, technical pre-sales and product specialists to progress technically demanding HP Wolf Security opportunities and improve win rates
- Support broader HP teams with repeatable sales plays, accurate forecasting and strong CRM discipline
What You Bring
- Strong experience in enterprise software sales within cybersecurity, endpoint management or digital employee experience, with a record of delivering against quota in competitive markets
- Proven track record selling security, endpoint management or digital employee experience solutions such as endpoint protection, threat prevention, Zero Trust, device security, EDR/XDR, digital employee experience, endpoint analytics, workplace experience platforms or related resilience solutions
- Strong technical understanding of cybersecurity architecture, endpoint management and digital employee experience concepts, including endpoint security controls, attack surface reduction, isolation and containment, endpoint visibility, experience monitoring, identity and access concepts, detection and response workflows, and cloud-delivered software services
- Experience selling to security leaders, IT operations teams, endpoint engineering teams, infrastructure leaders and procurement stakeholders within enterprise accounts
- Ability to run effective discovery and technical qualification processes that uncover customer risk, security maturity, architectural requirements and business priorities
- Ability to translate technical capabilities into clear business value for both technical and executive audiences
- Strong sales discipline across solution mapping, business case development, forecasting and contract negotiation
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent commercial experience
Nice to Have
- Experience selling advanced endpoint security, device security, Zero Trust, EDR/XDR, endpoint management, digital employee experience, SaaS security or managed security solutions
- Experience working with sales engineers, solution consultants or technical pre-sales teams in complex security sales cycles
- Familiarity with enterprise security, endpoint management and digital employee experience frameworks, buyer evaluation criteria and competitive positioning
- Experience enabling broader field teams and building scalable sales plays
- Experience working with channel partners, resellers, MSSPs or strategic alliances in the cybersecurity market
- A strong network of security and IT decision-makers across North America
Cross-Org Skills
- Effective Communication — adapts messaging for internal sellers, technical buyers, and executive stakeholders
- Results Orientation — drives software pipeline and revenue through a team-based selling model
- Learning Agility — stays sharp in a fast-moving endpoint security market
- Digital Fluency — comfortable with SaaS platforms, telemetry tools, and IT infrastructure concepts
- Customer Centricity — leads with business outcomes, not product features
Impact & Scope
This specialist role directly impacts HP’s software and services revenue across North America, operating as a force multiplier for HP’s PC and device sellers. Success is measured not just by individual quota attainment, but by the breadth and quality of the specialist’s integration into the core account team’s selling motion.
The most successful specialists in this role operate with an ownership mentality, bringing the curiosity of a market analyst, the discipline of a business operator, and the influence of a trusted internal partner to everything they do across North America.
Complexity
Deals often involve multiple internal stakeholders, including PC sellers, channel partners and district managers, alongside customer decision-makers. Success in this role requires strong organizational navigation, proactive pipeline development and the ability to balance strategic territory management with in-flight opportunity support.
Why HP
- Join a global technology leader with established customer relationships and a growing software and security business
- Take on a role that combines commercial growth with cybersecurity and digital workplace innovation
- Help customers secure devices, data and people while improving the employee experience in hybrid work environments
The on-target earnings (OTE) range for this role is $215,000 to $338,850 USD annually with a 60%/40% (salary/incentive) mix. There are additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonuses and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:
HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long term/short term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Generous time off policies, including:
- 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
- 13 paid holidays
- Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Job -
Sales
Schedule -
Full time
Shift -
No shift premium (United States of America)
Travel -
Relocation -
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) -
HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).
Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence.
For more information, review HP’s EEO Policy or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal"
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Security Sales Engineer
Frame your role as a specialty occupation
Security Sales Engineer positions require applied knowledge of network security, cloud architecture, and threat modeling. Emphasize your technical degree and how it directly maps to the role when discussing OPT eligibility with prospective employers or HR teams.
Confirm STEM OPT eligibility before applying
If your degree is in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related CIP-coded STEM field, you likely qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Verify with your DSO early so you can confidently communicate your full three-year authorization window to employers.
Prepare to explain OPT to non-technical hiring managers
Sales Engineering interviews often involve sales leadership, not just technical teams. Have a clear, one-minute explanation of OPT work authorization ready, including your authorization window and what future sponsorship requires from the employer's side.
Highlight technical certifications prominently
Certifications like CISSP, CEH, or vendor-specific credentials from Palo Alto or Cisco strengthen your specialty occupation case. They signal deep domain knowledge and make it easier for employers to justify visa sponsorship to legal and HR departments.
Ask about sponsorship policy before final interviews
Raise the visa sponsorship question after receiving a positive technical screen but before final rounds. Asking too early can screen you out unnecessarily, while asking too late wastes both parties' time if the employer has a firm no-sponsorship policy.
Security Sales Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Security Sales Engineer jobs qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Most Security Sales Engineer roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension if your degree falls under an approved STEM CIP code, such as computer science, information security, or electrical engineering. The engineering component of the role is what typically satisfies the STEM OPT degree-to-job alignment requirement. Confirm the specific CIP code with your DSO before accepting an offer.
Is Security Sales Engineer considered a specialty occupation for OPT purposes?
Yes, Security Sales Engineer is generally considered a specialty occupation because the role requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a technical field like computer science, cybersecurity, or engineering. The job involves applying theoretical knowledge of network security, cloud infrastructure, and threat analysis, which meets USCIS specialty occupation standards and supports future H-1B sponsorship.
How do I find Security Sales Engineer employers that sponsor OPT on Migrate Mate?
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Can I work as a Security Sales Engineer on day-one OPT without STEM extension?
Yes, standard OPT grants 12 months of work authorization that begins immediately after your program end date, with no employer-side filing required to get started. You can accept a Security Sales Engineer offer and begin working as soon as your EAD card is valid. Apply for your STEM extension before the initial 12 months expire if you're eligible.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my Security Sales Engineer employer is acquired?
If your employer is acquired or merges with another company, your OPT authorization continues as long as your job duties and title remain substantially the same and the new entity still qualifies as a legitimate employer. Report the change to your DSO promptly and update your record in SEVP. If your role changes materially, you may need a new OPT authorization.