Network Security Pre-Sales Consultant

Job Title: Pre-Sales Consultant – Network Security

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Experience: Minimum 5 Years in Network Security Pre-Sales

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Pre-Sales Consultant – Network Security with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with advanced security solutions including NGFW, IPS, WAF, Email Security, SASE, SSE, PAM, SIEM, SOAR, SWG, EDR, and NDR, along with a solid background in networking concepts. The candidate should be able to engage with clients, understand their security requirements, and design suitable solutions using industry-leading technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

· Engage with enterprise and mid-market clients to assess security posture and propose tailored solutions.

· Design, present, and deliver technical solutions and architectures for a wide range of cybersecurity use cases.

· Conduct product demonstrations, technical workshops, and proof-of-concepts (POCs).

· Assist the sales team with solution positioning, value proposition, and competitive differentiators.

· Prepare RFP/RFI responses, solution documents, BOQ, BOMs, and other presales documentation.

· Work closely with post-sales teams to ensure successful solution deployment and client satisfaction.

· Keep updated with the latest threat landscape, cybersecurity frameworks, and vendor product developments.

Technical Skills & Experience Required:

· 5+ years of experience in network security pre-sales or solution consulting.

· Hands-on expertise in the following technologies:

o NGFW / IPS

o Web Application Firewall (WAF)

o Email Security

o SASE / SSE

o EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response)

o NDR (Network Detection & Response)

o PAM (Privileged Access Management)

o SIEM & SOAR

o Secure Web Gateway (SWG)

· Good knowledge of networking principles including routing, switching, VPNs, and protocols.

· Strong solution design experience across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Vendor/Product Experience (Hands-On Preferred):

· Fortinet (NSE-certified)

· Cisco (Security solutions including Firepower, Umbrella, SecureX etc.)

· Palo Alto Networks

· Check Point

· Trellix (McAfee EDR/NDR)

· Exposure to additional vendors like Mimecast, F5, Splunk, ManageEngine is a plus.

Certifications:

· Cisco CCNP Security (Mandatory)

· Fortinet NSE4, NSE5, NSE7 (Mandatory)

· Palo Alto PCNSE

· Other relevant security certifications are a plus

Soft Skills:

· Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

· Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

· Strong documentation and proposal-writing capabilities.

· Self-motivated, team player, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
Advanced degrees or equivalent professional experience will be an added advantage.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What is your current salary?
• what is your expected salary?
• what is your notice period?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Presales: 7 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CCNP (Required)