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Securing AI agents at scale is one of the most consequential challenges in cybersecurity right now, and the window to lead that conversation is narrow. Zenity has the right combination of culture, passion, and technical focus to own it and I wanted to be part of building that from the ground up, at exactly the right moment..\nAs a leader, I value ownership, direct feedback, and collaboration. Our team operates with urgency and high standards, and I expect real ownership of your deals, your craft, and your development, and proactive communication when something's off, with a deal, a customer, or a process. No surprises.\"\nThis role plays a critical part in our next phase of growth. You’ll own the presales technical motion, partnering closely with Account Executives to drive evaluations, influence deal strategy, and help customers understand the value of AI Agent Security.\n**Candidates must be located in Chicago Metro or NYC Metro Area**\nAbout Zenity\nZenity is the leader in AI Agent Security and the first company to bring an agent-centric security platform to market. As enterprises accelerate AI agent adoption, we are establishing the security framework for how AI agents are secured and governed at enterprise scale.We deliver full-lifecycle visibility, governance, detection, prevention, and response for AI agents from build time to runtime, across SaaS, home-grown platforms, and end-user devices.\nBacked by $180M+ in total funding, including a $125M Series C led by Norwest, with participation from SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and Microsoft's M12, Zenity is trusted by Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises worldwide.\nJoin us in shaping how AI agents are secured at enterprise scale.\nWhat You’ll Do\nPartner with Account Executives to drive the technical side of the sales cycle - from discovery through evaluation and close\nLead technical discovery to understand customer environments, risks, and existing security and development tooling\nDeliver tailored demos that connect Zenity’s capabilities to real customer use cases and priorities\nGuide proof-of-value (POV) engagements by defining success criteria and helping customers validate outcomes\nSupport technical validation, including security reviews, architecture discussions, and objection handling\nClearly articulate Zenity’s value to both technical (security, engineering) and business stakeholders\nContribute to deal strategy, including qualification, competitive positioning, and closing plans\nHelp build and refine repeatable presales assets, demo environments, and technical messaging\nRepresent Zenity externally through customer conversations, webinars, and security community engagement\nRequirements\nExperience in a Sales Engineering or Solutions Engineering role within cybersecurity or highly technical B2B SaaS\nStrong understanding of Security Operations (SecOps)/Application Security (AppSec) and modern development environments\nAbility to navigate complex enterprise environments and engage with security and engineering stakeholders\nStrong communication and presentation skills across technical and non-technical audiences\nAbility to translate technical concepts into clear business value\nComfort operating in fast-paced, evolving environments with a high degree of ownership\nExperience supporting enterprise sales cycles and influencing deal outcomes\nExposure to AI, low-code/no-code platforms, or emerging development technologies\nInterview Process\nOur interview process is designed to be transparent, conversational, and focused on real-world experience. While steps may flex slightly based on scheduling, the core process includes:\n Recruiter Screen (45 minutes) An introductory Zoom conversation to learn more about Zenity, the role, and your background.\n Peer Interviews (2 x 30 minutes) Conversations with cross-functional partners (typically an Account Executive and a Solutions Engineer) to understand collaboration style and day-to-day partnership.\n Hiring Manager Interview (45-60 minutes) A deeper discussion focused on your experience, problem-solving approach, and how you’d operate in the role.\n Leadership Interviews (30-45 minutes each) Conversations with the Sales Director and Director of Field Engineering to align on expectations, execution, and cross-functional leadership.\nZenity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We enable enterprises to adopt AI agents securely and at scale, and that starts with building a team that reflects a wide range of perspectives and experiences. 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