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Solutions Engineering Manager
Upwind Security. Lead and develop the Solutions Engineering team across UK and France .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Solutions Engineering and Sales Engineering within the cybersecurity and cloud security sectors, with a strong focus on team leadership, technical discovery, and customer engagement. Proven ability to drive revenue outcomes through effective collaboration with sales teams and continuous product improvement.
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Solutions Engineering ExperiencePeople ManagementCloud Security KnowledgeTechnical DiscoveryCustomer Engagement
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Hard Skills
Technical DiscoveryProduct DemonstrationsProofs Of ConceptStakeholder PresentationsCloud TechnologiesCloud InfrastructureCybersecurity ConceptsSales Cycle SupportOpportunity QualificationAccount Strategy Development
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsCoaching And MentoringProactive Mindset
Industry Keywords
CybersecurityCloud SecuritySales EngineeringPre-SalesEnterprise SalesHigh-Growth EnvironmentCommercial AcumenTeam DevelopmentCustomer MeetingsOn-Site Engagements
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloudCyber Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and develop the Solutions Engineering team across UK and France
- Manage, mentor, and coach Solutions Engineers, strengthening technical expertise, customer-facing skills, and commercial impact
- Partner with Account Executives and Sales leaders to shape account strategies, qualify opportunities, and drive deals throughout the sales cycle
- Support complex enterprise opportunities through technical discovery, product demonstrations, proofs of concept, and executive-level customer presentations
- Establish and refine best practices, processes, and methodologies for technical discovery, demonstrations, POC execution, and opportunity qualification
- Prioritize resources across opportunities and ensure effective coverage of strategic accounts
- Maintain a high standard of execution across the team
- Partner with Product and R&D to communicate customer needs, influence the product roadmap, and drive continuous product improvement
- Ensure the team develops deep product knowledge and stays current with cloud security, emerging threats, and the broader cybersecurity landscape
- Recruit, onboard, and develop Solutions Engineers as the organization expands
- Lead complex technical discussions and support high-priority deals when needed
- Improve team efficiency, customer engagement, technical win rates, and collaboration across the sales organization
Requirements
What you’ll need- Proven experience in Solutions Engineering, Sales Engineering, or Pre-Sales within the cybersecurity or cloud security industry
- At least 5 years of hands-on people management experience, including leading, hiring, and developing pre-sales teams
- A proactive, get-it-done mindset, taking ownership, identifying gaps, and driving initiatives forward
- Strong technical foundation and ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and business audiences
- Experience supporting enterprise sales cycles, including technical discovery, product demonstrations, POCs, and stakeholder presentations
- Strong understanding of cloud technologies, cloud infrastructure, and modern security concepts
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to partner effectively with Sales teams to drive revenue outcomes
- Hands-on, proactive approach and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills, balancing people leadership with direct involvement in strategic opportunities
- Growth mindset and passion for coaching, developing talent, and building high-performing teams
- Ability and willingness to travel frequently for customer meetings, on-site engagements, and partner activities
- Based in the UK
Benefits
Comp & perks- Ability and willingness to travel frequently for customer meetings, on-site engagements, and partner activities