Senior Sales Engineer - Austria
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 3, 2026. Ontinue scores A on the Alion truth index.
As a leading provider of AI-powered Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR),, Ontinueis on a mission to be the most trusted, 24/7, always-on security partner that empowers customers to embrace the future by using AI to operatemore strategically, at scale, and with less risk. We believe that the combination of AI and human expertiseis essential for delivering effective managed security that is tailored to a customer’s unique environment, operational constraints, and risks.
Our MXDR service combines powerful proprietary AI with a one-of-a-kind collaboration model to continuously build a deep understanding of our customers’ environments, informing how we prevent, detect, and respond to threats. Our unrivaled Microsoft expertiseallows customers to achieve these outcomes with the Microsoft Security tools they already own. The result is highly localized managed protection that empowers security teams to be faster, smarter, and more cost efficient than ever before.
Continuous protection. AI-powered Nonstop SecOps. That’s Ontinue.
Your mission:
As a Solutions Engineer based in Vienna, Austria (or nearby), you will act as atrusted technical advisor and the technical win leader in complex security engagements. You work closely with experienced Sales Executives to shape security conversations from early discovery through solution design, RFP defence, and customer handover.
This is not a “demo-only” role. You will influence architecture decisions, challenge legacy security approaches, and link technical choices to measurable risk reduction and business outcomes. Your goal is to help customers modernisetheir security operations using Microsoft Defender and Sentinel as the foundation.
Your impact:
- Lead the technical strategy for complex opportunities across Austria and parts of the DACH region
- Build trusted relationships with CISOs, Heads of IT, and security architects
- Translate Microsoft security capabilities into clear operational and business value
- Help grow Ontinue’sfootprint in Austria with strong local market understanding and global backing
What you will do:
- Assess customer security posture, requirements, and technical requirements
- Deliver compelling presentations and live demos of Ontinue’sMXDR services
- Lead technical workshops and architecture sessions
- Own and drive RFP responses, including customer-facingRFP presentations
- Challenge customers’ legacy or fragmented security approaches withmodern,best-practicesolutions
- Ensure a high-qualityhandover of new customers to account management and delivery
What success looks like (your first 90 days)
- Build strong working relationships with Sales Executives and fellow Solutions Engineers
- Develop a deep understanding of Ontinue’sMXDR platform and services
- Confidently contribute to customer discovery and early-stage engagements
- Support Austrian partners and regional stakeholders
What we are looking for:
- Strong technical background in cybersecurity, including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Sentinel, and the broader Microsoft E5 Security stack
- Solid understanding of identity security, endpoint security, cloudand network security
- Experience leading customer-facingtechnical discussions and workshops
- Familiarity with the Austrian and DACH SOC landscape
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in German (native) and English
- Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with sales, productand delivery teams
- Willingness to travel for customer engagements and industry events
Must-have
- Native German speaker, fluent in English (written and verbal)
- Proven experience in a Solutions Engineer / Sales Engineer or comparable customer-facingtechnical role in IT security
Nice-to-have
- Degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent hands-onexperience
Come as you are! We search for amazing people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. Ontinue welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
Next Steps:
If you have the skills and experience required and feel that Ontinue is a place you can belong, we would love to get to know you better!