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Security Sales Engineers help enterprise clients understand and purchase complex cybersecurity solutions, making them a strong fit for H-1B visa and E-3 visa sponsorship. The role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation's top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.
Sr. Security Sales Engineers at GuidePoint Security are experienced professionals who are autonomous, experienced, self-driven security fanatics. Our Sr. Security Sales Engineers are materially involved in the complete security technologies opportunity lifecycle, from pre-sales through delivery and have the freedom and control over how engagements are scoped and delivered.
Our unique position as both a Value-Added Reseller (VAR) AND a professional services organization also requires our Security Sales Engineers to continually expand their knowledge and experience with the latest cutting-edge information security technologies. This helps satisfy our Security Sales Engineers desire to constantly expand their knowledge and better meet the needs of our clients.
Position Requirements:
- MUST be located in Columbus or Cincinnati Ohio and open to local/regional travel for customer/vendor partner events
- Minimum 5 years in an enterprise level security consultative, vendor, or operational role building and assessing Information Security architectures and programs
- Proficiency in multiple security technologies, including: network security and architecture, NGFW, cloud security, Data Security, Vulnerability & Risk Management, Proxy, EDR, IAM, SIEM & Analytics
- A good listener to work with clients to understand issues/gaps in their security programs and works alongside them to provide solutions
- Proactively research and engage emerging vendors and technologies to understand how they may be used to solve our clients challenges
- Excellent soft skills with the ability to articulate complex technical content to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Proactively works to mature the business, including improving existing offerings and creating new offerings
- Author comprehensive business and technical collateral to support the business that is proficiently tailored to both technical and managerial audiences
- Security Engineers work from remote/virtual when not visiting client locations or attending events/meetings
- Position will require travel up to 25%
- Expectations for this role is 70% Presales and 30% delivery
Technical Requirements:
- Deep proficiency in multiple security technologies, including: network security, NGFW, cloud security, DLP, CASB, Proxy, IAM, SIEM/Analytics, etc.
- Deep expertise architecting and designing enterprise scale security solutions
- Strong networking and security troubleshooting
- Deep proficiency in various client and server operating systems (Windows, Nix, OSX, etc.)
- Working technical knowledge of advanced security concepts (Zero trust, defense in depth, etc.)
Preferred:
- Experience with security technologies including Symantec DLP, ForeScout, Palo Alto, Check Point, CrowdStrike, Splunk, and AWS/Azure/GCP
- Educational & Professional Credentials
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of security engineering experience in the Information Security industry OR as a technical lead for an internal Information Security program
- Previous pre-sales experience is strongly preferred
Why GuidePoint?
GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1,200 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 6,200 customers.
Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company's success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.
This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.
Some added perks….
- Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
- Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
- Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
- 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
- Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
- Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
- Pet Benefit Option
We use Greenhouse Software as our applicant tracking system and Zoom Scheduler for HR screen request scheduling. At times, your email may block our communication with you. Please be sure to check your SPAM folder so that you don't miss updates on your application.
INTRODUCTION
GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation's top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.
Sr. Security Sales Engineers at GuidePoint Security are experienced professionals who are autonomous, experienced, self-driven security fanatics. Our Sr. Security Sales Engineers are materially involved in the complete security technologies opportunity lifecycle, from pre-sales through delivery and have the freedom and control over how engagements are scoped and delivered.
Our unique position as both a Value-Added Reseller (VAR) AND a professional services organization also requires our Security Sales Engineers to continually expand their knowledge and experience with the latest cutting-edge information security technologies. This helps satisfy our Security Sales Engineers desire to constantly expand their knowledge and better meet the needs of our clients.
Position Requirements:
- MUST be located in Columbus or Cincinnati Ohio and open to local/regional travel for customer/vendor partner events
- Minimum 5 years in an enterprise level security consultative, vendor, or operational role building and assessing Information Security architectures and programs
- Proficiency in multiple security technologies, including: network security and architecture, NGFW, cloud security, Data Security, Vulnerability & Risk Management, Proxy, EDR, IAM, SIEM & Analytics
- A good listener to work with clients to understand issues/gaps in their security programs and works alongside them to provide solutions
- Proactively research and engage emerging vendors and technologies to understand how they may be used to solve our clients challenges
- Excellent soft skills with the ability to articulate complex technical content to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Proactively works to mature the business, including improving existing offerings and creating new offerings
- Author comprehensive business and technical collateral to support the business that is proficiently tailored to both technical and managerial audiences
- Security Engineers work from remote/virtual when not visiting client locations or attending events/meetings
- Position will require travel up to 25%
- Expectations for this role is 70% Presales and 30% delivery
Technical Requirements:
- Deep proficiency in multiple security technologies, including: network security, NGFW, cloud security, DLP, CASB, Proxy, IAM, SIEM/Analytics, etc.
- Deep expertise architecting and designing enterprise scale security solutions
- Strong networking and security troubleshooting
- Deep proficiency in various client and server operating systems (Windows, Nix, OSX, etc.)
- Working technical knowledge of advanced security concepts (Zero trust, defense in depth, etc.)
Preferred:
- Experience with security technologies including Symantec DLP, ForeScout, Palo Alto, Check Point, CrowdStrike, Splunk, and AWS/Azure/GCP
- Educational & Professional Credentials
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of security engineering experience in the Information Security industry OR as a technical lead for an internal Information Security program
- Previous pre-sales experience is strongly preferred
Why GuidePoint?
GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1,200 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 6,200 customers.
Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company's success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.
This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.
Some added perks….
- Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
- Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
- Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
- 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
- Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
- Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
- Pet Benefit Option
We use Greenhouse Software as our applicant tracking system and Zoom Scheduler for HR screen request scheduling. At times, your email may block our communication with you. Please be sure to check your SPAM folder so that you don't miss updates on your application.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Security Sales Engineer
Document your technical certifications
CISSP, CISM, or vendor-specific certifications like AWS Security Specialty strengthen your petition by demonstrating specialized expertise. USCIS weighs credentials heavily for sales engineering roles where the technical complexity of the job is central to approval.
Get your degree equivalency confirmed early
If your bachelor's degree is in a non-technical field, a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved service can establish equivalency. Australian three-year degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 purposes.
Ask employers about cap-exempt sponsorship options
Some cybersecurity firms contract with universities or nonprofit research institutions, making them cap-exempt H-1B employers. If you missed the H-1B lottery, a cap-exempt employer lets you file anytime without waiting for the next registration window.
Prepare a clear narrative linking your degree to the role
USCIS scrutinizes sales engineering roles because they blend business and technical functions. A strong petition explains specifically how your technical degree underpins the security architecture work, not just the client-facing sales component.
Browse sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate before applying broadly
Not every company that posts Security Sales Engineer roles will sponsor visas. Filtering for confirmed sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate before investing in applications saves significant time and focuses your outreach on realistic opportunities.
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Does a Security Sales Engineer role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, Security Sales Engineer qualifies as an H-1B specialty occupation because the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information security, engineering, or a closely related technical field. The key is that the petition must clearly establish the theoretical and practical application of that specialized knowledge, rather than framing the role primarily as a sales position.
What degree field do I need to qualify for visa sponsorship as a Security Sales Engineer?
Computer science, information systems, electrical engineering, or cybersecurity are the strongest degree matches. Some employers have successfully sponsored candidates with degrees in mathematics or physics when paired with substantial technical work history. A degree in business or marketing alone is unlikely to satisfy USCIS specialty occupation requirements unless supplemented by significant technical credentials and a detailed employer justification.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my chances as a Security Sales Engineer?
You enter the same lottery as all other H-1B applicants, with roughly a 25% selection rate in recent years based on USCIS registration data. If you hold a U.S. master's degree, you get two chances through the advanced degree exemption pool. Australians can bypass the lottery entirely with the E-3 visa, which has a 10,500 annual cap that has never been fully utilized.
Will employers actually sponsor a Security Sales Engineer on a visa, or is sponsorship rare?
Sponsorship is common among enterprise cybersecurity vendors and large technology companies. Security Sales Engineers are consistently in demand, and employers in this space are accustomed to competing globally for technical talent. The challenge is identifying which specific employers sponsor visas for this role. Migrate Mate filters job listings by confirmed sponsoring employers, so you can focus applications where sponsorship is already on the table.
Can I get an E-3 visa as an Australian for a Security Sales Engineer role?
Yes, Security Sales Engineer is a strong candidate for E-3 classification as a specialty occupation. Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor, and you attend a consular interview in Australia with your job offer and supporting documents. Unlike the H-1B, there is no lottery and no employer petition filed with USCIS, which makes the E-3 significantly faster to obtain for eligible Australians.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Security Sales Engineer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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