Website Maze
Get cloud vulnerabilities under control
Location:Â Remote (United States)
Company:Â Maze
Position:Â Security Solutions Engineer
Also See: Data Center Design Architect
Transition Your In-House Security Career to High-Impact Technical Sales
Maze is a well-funded, cutting-edge startup at the forefront of AI-powered cybersecurity. We’re building the next generation of vulnerability management platforms using generative AI (LLMs and agents) to solve critical security challenges for enterprise customers.
This role is a unique opportunity for an experienced in-house security professional ready to leverage their deep technical expertise in a high-growth, customer-facing role. You will transition from operational security to revenue-driving technical sales, working directly with Fortune 500 CISOs while staying on the leading edge of AI security innovation.
The Role: Security Solutions Engineer
As a Security Solutions Engineer, you will be the critical technical bridge between our advanced AI platform and enterprise customers. This role combines pre-sales engineering (70%) with post-sales implementation (30%) to drive deal closure and accelerate customer success. You will use your hands-on security experience to build trust, design tailored solutions, and demonstrate undeniable ROI, directly impacting our revenue and market expansion.
Key Responsibilities:
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Pre-Sales & Revenue Execution (70%):
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Serve as the trusted technical advisor during sales cycles, using your in-house experience to connect with prospect challenges and drive deal closure.
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Design and deliver compelling product demonstrations and proof-of-concept (POC) engagements that achieve target conversion rates.
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Architect tailored security solutions that integrate with enterprise environments and demonstrate clear business value.
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Provide competitive technical intelligence and enable the sales team with deep domain expertise.
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Implementation & Customer Success (30%):
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Lead technical onboarding for new customers, ensuring rapid time-to-value and a seamless implementation.
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Act as a strategic security advisor, guiding customers on vulnerability management best practices and program optimization.
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Develop success plans with measurable milestones to ensure long-term retention and customer satisfaction.
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Serve as the primary voice of the customer, relaying critical feedback to our Product and Engineering teams.
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Who You Are (Qualifications):
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5+ years of hands-on, in-house enterprise security experience in roles such as Vulnerability Management, Security Operations (SecOps), or Cyber Risk.
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Deep, operational expertise with vulnerability management tools, processes, frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001), and enterprise security architecture.
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A proven consultative mindset with the exceptional ability to translate complex technical features into tangible business outcomes for both technical teams and C-level executives.
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Strong relationship-building skills and a track record of driving measurable security improvements.
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Clear motivation to transition from an internal security role to a customer-facing, revenue-impact position at a vendor.
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Comfort and agility working in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment.
Ideal “Nice-to-Have” Qualifications:
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Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.).
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Hands-on experience with major VM platforms (Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7).
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Understanding of AI/ML applications in cybersecurity.
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Prior customer-facing experience in consulting, training, or advisory roles.
Why Join Maze:
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Successfully transition your in-house expertise into a high-visibility Solutions Engineering career with clear support and growth paths.
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Solve real-world problems at the intersection of generative AI and cybersecurity for the world’s largest companies.
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Your expertise directly drives revenue, shapes product strategy, and improves security outcomes for enterprise clients.
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Learn from a team with proven Big Tech and scale-up experience, including leaders behind previous acquisitions and IPOs.
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Your performance is tied to clear goals (POC conversion, customer retention) with direct ties to personal and business success.
Ready to leverage your security expertise in a new, high-impact way?
Apply now to become Maze’s next Security Solutions Engineer:
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