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Federal Sales Engineer, CIV

Join Horizon3.ai as a Sales Engineer to help clients understand and implement advanced cybersecurity solutions.

Location
Washington, DC
Compensation
$230k–$270k/yr
Level
mid
Type
full time · Hybrid

Posted by employer 1 month ago

First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago

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Skills & Technologies

What you'll build

  • Meet with potential customers to understand their cybersecurity needs
  • Provide live demos and proof of concepts for cybersecurity solutions
  • Work closely with sales and product teams to design solutions
  • Train the sales team on technical aspects of products
  • Assist in answering technical sections of RFPs and RFIs

Must have

  • 5+ years of experience as a Pre-Sales Engineer/Solutions Architect
  • Strong understanding of cyber threats and risk management
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrates ability to simplify complex technical topics

Nice to have

  • US Federal Clearance Preferred
  • Certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, CISSP, CEH
  • Familiarity with managed services delivery models
  • Proficiency with cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Practical constraints

  • Must be able to obtain the required Security Clearance

Requirements

Experience
5+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree

Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Equity/Stock Options Flexible Vacation Policy Health Insurance Parental Leave

Joblaze summary

In the role of Federal Sales Engineer at Horizon3.ai, the individual engages with potential clients to assess their cybersecurity needs and demonstrates how the company's solutions can address those challenges. Key skills include a strong understanding of cybersecurity products, cloud technologies, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly. This position is suited for experienced professionals with a background in pre-sales engineering or solutions architecture, particularly within the cybersecurity sector. The team values collaboration and innovation, reflecting the company's commitment to enhancing security for diverse organizations.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 17, 2026. Last confirmed on Horizon3.ai's careers page November 7, 2026.
  • Salary band is above the typical range for Sales/Marketing roles (median ~$140,000).
  • Starts above 79% of 19 comparable mid sales/marketing roles in United States that list Cybersecurity we track (median $160,000 across 7 companies).
  • Cybersecurity appears in 1.7% of 1875 comparable mid sales/marketing roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Federal Sales Engineer, CIV role remote?
It's hybrid — Horizon3.ai expects some on-site time in Washington, DC.
What's the salary range?
Horizon3.ai lists $230,000–$270,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?
At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Federal Sales Engineer, CIV role.
Where is the role based?
Horizon3.ai is hiring for this position in Washington, DC.
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Cybersecurity.
What seniority level is this role?
Horizon3.ai targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Federal Sales Engineer, CIV role at Horizon3.ai.

From the original posting

Get to Know Us

Horizon3 is a fast-growing, remote cybersecurity company dedicated to the mission of enabling organizations to proactively find and fix and verify exploitable attack vectors before criminals exploit them. Our flagship product, the NodeZeroTM platform, delivers production-safe autonomous pentests and other key assessment operations that scale across the largest internal, external, cloud, and hybrid cloud environments. NodeZero has been adopted by organizations of all sizes, from small educational institutions to government agencies and Global 100 enterprises. It is used by ITOps/SecOps teams, consulting pentesters, and MSSPs and MSPs. 

 What You’ll Do

Horizon3AI is committed to defending businesses from the ever-growing threat landscape. Our advanced solutions and expert team provide unparalleled security for our clients. We are looking for a passionate Sales Engineer (SE) based in the Washington, DC Region to join our Federal Team and help prospects and clients understand the true value and capabilities of our product(s) and services.

  • Technical expertise - Must demonstrate deep knowledge of our cybersecurity products and services, assisting the sales team in presenting and position them to prospects and clients.

  • Customer engagement - Must meet with potential customers to understand their cybersecurity needs, challenges, and infrastructure, ensuring that our solutions are the perfect fit for them.

  • Product demonstrations - Provide live demos and proof of concepts for our cybersecurity solutions, tailoring each demo to the specific needs and concerns of the potential customer.

  • Solution development - Will work closely with the sales and product teams to design and refine our solutions based on customer needs.

  • Technical training - train the sales team on the technical aspects of our products to enhance their ability to sell more effectively.

  • Feedback loop - relay feedback from the field to our product and engineering teams, contributing to the ongoing improvement of our product.

  • RFP/RFI assistance - Assist in answering technical sections of RFPs and RFIs.

  • Post-sales support - On rare occasions, assist in post-sales processes to ensure the smooth implementation and satisfaction of our customers. 

What You’ll Bring

  • 5+ years of experience as a Pre-Sales Engineer/Solutions Architect, ideally in the cybersecurity domain.

  • US Federal Clearance Preferred (*Must be able to obtain the required Security Clearance and potential granting access to classified information systems)

  • Familiarity with managed services delivery models, SOC workflows, SIEM, SOAR, EDR, PTaaS and MDR.

  • Proficiency with cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), identity systems (AD/AAD), and networking fundamentals.

  • Strong understanding of cyber threats, risk management, and cybersecurity solutions.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Demonstrates ability to simplify complex technical topics for a non-technical audience.

  • Highly collaborative with a strong sense of initiative.

  • Certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, or cloud security certifications are desirable.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.

  • Location: US, Washington DC Region Preferred

Perks of Horizon3

  • Inclusive Team: We value diversity and promote an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

  • Hybrid & Remote Work: We embrace a mix of remote and hybrid work models depending on role and location, including our Chicago office, where some roles require regular in-office presence.

  • $230k - $270k OTE on a 70/30 split annually. The exact salary will be determined based on the selected candidate’s location, qualifications, experience, and relevant skills.

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