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Sales Engineer - Chicago (Majors)

Otterize

Chicago, ILFull-time$225–275K/yrPosted todayStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$225–275K/yr
Location
Chicago, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Sales Engineer will work with prospects and clients to craft enterprise-wide cloud data security and data risk management solutions. This consultative role uses analytical and business-process skills to create solutions with Cyera’s technology. The position supports complex sales opportunities, customer demonstrations, partner-channel engagement, and executive stakeholder consultation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Sales Engineering, nice to haveCloud Computing Security, nice to haveTechnical Sales, nice to haveAmazon Web Services, nice to haveMicrosoft Azure, nice to haveNetwork Engineering, nice to haveDatabase Administration, nice to haveMachine Learning, nice to haveArtificial Intelligence, nice to haveInterpersonal Communications, nice to haveProblem Solving, nice to haveCloud Security, requiredTDR, requiredCASB, requiredDLP, requiredData Security, requiredCloud Provider Environments, requiredCloud Roles and Permissions, requiredCloud APIs, requiredDatabase Experience, requiredData Storage, requiredEncryption, requiredKey Management, requiredCloud IAM, requiredNetwork Design, requiredNetwork Protocols, requiredData Regulatory Frameworks, requiredPrivacy Programs, requiredData Retention Programs, requiredCommunication, requiredPresentation, requiredInterpersonal Skills, requiredSFDC, requiredOpportunity Tracking, requiredResults Orientation, requiredCreative Thinking, requiredAWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, nice to haveMicrosoft Certified Azure Fundamentals, nice to haveAWS Solutions Architect, nice to haveAWS Cloud Security Engineer or Architect, nice to haveAzure Administrator Associate, nice to haveAzure Security Engineer Associate, nice to haveAzure Solutions Architect, nice to haveCCSP, nice to have

Qualifications

Sales Engineer or Similar Role, requiredAbility to Travel Up to 50%, required

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance

Full job description

Sales Engineer - Chicago (Majors)

  • Sales
  • North Central (US)
  • Full-time

Description WHO WE ARE Come join the company at the center of how the world adopts AI securely. Cyera’s mission is to give enterprises the confidence to embrace AI safely — deciding exactly what it can see and do as it reaches deeper into the business. We started by solving the hardest problem in data security: finding and securing data faster and more precisely than anyone thought possible. That foundation is now the essential AI trust infrastructure for the Fortune 1000. We’re hiring mission-driven talent to put those leaders at the center of our story.

THE OPPORTUNITY As a high performing Sales Engineer or Senior Sales Engineer, you will work with our prospects and clients to craft enterprise-wide cloud data security and data risk management solutions. This is a consultative role with deep analytical and business process skill sets and the ability to create insightful solutions using Cyera’s technology.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Drive incremental revenue through large, complex sales opportunities that maximize Cyera’s capabilities and integrated value proposition
  • Identify client business issues and desired outcomes and architect an information availability solution that utilizes all of Cyera's products and services
  • Deliver, manage, and run proof of values (PoV’s) and Use Case Demos (UCD) on customer sites, consult with key executive stakeholders, and drive sales via technical demonstrations
  • Manage internal resources via cross-functional communication and support sales drive to build a sustainable, repeatable business model
  • Act as the technical point of contact for the growing Cyera partner channel and represent Cyera at marketing events

Requirements REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Previous Cloud, TDR, CASB, DLP or data security experience in a Sales Engineer, Solutions Architect, or similar technical sales role.
  • Strong knowledge in one of the three major cloud provider environments related to roles/permissions/API (AWS and/or Azure preferred).
  • Fundamental network & database experience.
  • Strong understanding of data storage types and basic understanding of encryption techniques and key management, cloud IAM, and network design/engineering/protocol.
  • Fundamental understanding of: ML/AI, Data Regulatory Frameworks, Privacy and Data Retention programs.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Knowledge of SFDC and opportunity tracking.
  • Results-oriented mindset and desire to thrive in a hyper-growth startup environment
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively to address customer challenges.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% within assigned territory.

Desired Certifications (one or more with higher level being the most preferred):

  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner - Foundational or Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamental
  • AWS Solution Architect - Associate or Professional
  • AWS Cloud Security Engineer or Architect
  • Azure Administrator Associate
  • Azure Security Engineer Associate
  • Azure Solutions Architect
  • CCSP - Certified Cloud Security Professional

COMPENSATION INFORMATION: Compensation Range: $225,000-$275,000. The range represents total compensation, and may include incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable. This compensation range represents Cyera’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting, and Cyera may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. The final salary for this position will be determined in Cyera’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law, and based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the employee’s work experience, skills, and qualifications for the role, as well as the needs of Cyera’s business and other operational considerations. Final compensation will vary based on seniority and relevance of experience, location, and position requirements. This role may be eligible for potential merit increases based on factors such as individual or company performance, time in role, and other discretionary factors.

BENEFITS - Why Cyera?

  • Ability to work remotely, with office setup reimbursement
  • Competitive salary
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Paid holidays and sick time
  • Health, vision, and dental insurance
  • Life, short and long-term disability insurance

How this job compares

Set against the 2,306 open Sales Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$225–275K/yr
  • Illinois median$125–201K/yr63 salary ranges
  • US median$115–187K/yr1,668 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $250K, is 59% above the Illinois median midpoint ($158K) — in the top quarter of Sales Engineer salary ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 78 open Sales Engineer jobs in Illinois and 2,306 across the US. 24% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
Sales Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 7 years (1,819 postings).
Education
586 of the 2,306 open Sales Engineer jobs (25%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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