Overview
Presales Consultant, KSA role at Thales. Location : Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, and secure the connected world. We have been present in Saudi Arabia for 40 years with over 600 employees and are growing rapidly. We are delivering systems for critical infrastructure, aviation, air defence, and e-security solutions in the region.
Job Objective
Within the KSA sales team of Thales SIX PRS SEC, you will be responsible for developing order intake for Thales Security Solutions & Services activities and accelerating growth in the KSA for four business types : Critical Infrastructure Protection, Airport Security, Large Events and Crisis Management, and Safe & Smart Cities.
You will develop sales of these portfolios and contribute to the growth of our activity in the KSA. The Pre-Sales Consultant will work closely with regional Sales teams as a technical expert on data security projects with partners and customers across KSA and the Middle East.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Act as a technical advisor and solutions consultant during sales engagements for Thales Data Protection portfolio.
- Understand customer requirements by analyzing use cases, application environments, and data flows.
- Deliver demos, proofs-of-concept (PoCs), and solution architecture recommendations based on gathered insights.
- Provide configuration and customization support to align solutions with customer environments.
- Assist and consult on integration, compatibility, and APIs for third-party applications.
- Develop a deep understanding of data encryption, cryptographic key management, and cloud security platforms.
- Collaborate with sales teams to ensure customer satisfaction and successful technical alignment.
- Continuously learn and adapt to new technologies, APIs, products, and third-party tools as required.
- Engage customers in person when needed across KSA and the Middle East (travel around 20%).
- Support solution adoption in data-in-motion protection, DevOps security, and data lifecycle encryption.
Work Experience Requirements
8+ years’ experience in a customer-facing pre-sales or solutions engineering role within Information Security or a closely related domainStrong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage both C-level executives and technical teamsProven experience in technical solution design, problem-solving, and demonstrationsHands-on experience with : Cryptography, encryption, PKI, TLS, hashing; Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud); Data monitoring, auditing, and classification tools; DevOps and virtualization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, VMWare, HyperV, etc.)Qualification, Certification & Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or equivalent work experiencePreferred Skills
Technical Skills :
Deep knowledge of Cryptography (PKI, TLS, digital signatures, certificate handling)Encryption and Key Lifecycle Management for data at rest / in motionAPI integration : PKCS #11, REST, Microsoft CNG / CSP, OpenSSL, Java JCA / JCEData discovery and classification across databases, network shares, and big dataCloud and hybrid environments, including virtualization technologiesSecurity DevOps tools (secrets management, policy automation)Data-in-motion encryption for WAN, cloud, SDN networksScripting and software development on Windows and LinuxSoft Skills & Attributes :
Strong verbal communication and objection handlingHighly curious and eager to learn new tools and technologiesCollaborative mindset with an ability to balance technical depth and soft skillsWillingness to travel (20%) across the region and engage customers on-site when neededEnthusiastic, self-motivated, and adaptable in a fast-paced, customer-focused environmentNote
We are committed to CAREERS and not only jobs. Travel and mobility policies support development across regions.
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