Solution Engineer SME - Machine Identity

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CyberArk is seeking a Solution Engineer SME for Machine Identity in Dubai, a full-time onsite role, to guide the sales cycle and architect machine identity security solutions. You will own technical pre sales, design solutions, deliver demos and manage POCs, advise on security best practices, and engage IT security and DevOps stakeholders, while documenting requirements and supporting RFP responses. Key qualifications include cryptographic tech such as SSL/TLS PKI and HSMs, Windows and Linux environments, familiarity with DevOps tools, and strong communication. Tips: highlight relevant pre sales wins, POC outcomes, automation scripting, and your ability to convey concepts to technical and non technical audiences; align with NIST ISO 27001 SOC2.

Company Description

About CyberArk
CyberArk, a Palo Alto Networks company, is the global leader in identity security, trusted by organizations around the world to secure human and machine identities in the modern enterprise. CyberArk’s AI-powered Identity Security Platform applies intelligent privilege controls to every identity with continuous threat prevention, detection and response across the identity lifecycle. With Identity Security, organizations can reduce operational and security risks by enabling zero trust and least privilege with complete visibility, empowering all users and identities, including workforce, IT, developers and machines, to securely access any resource, located anywhere, from everywhere. Learn more at cyberark.com.

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Job Description

CyberArk is seeking a Solution Engineer SME- Machine Identity to provide technical expertise and drive the sales process for our Machine Identity Security Solutions. In this role, you will serve as the primary technical resource for the sales force, responsible for actively managing the technology evaluation stage of the sales process.

You will work closely with sales executives to articulate how CyberArk technology delivers business value to both business and technical stakeholders. Your ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner will be essential to success. Join CyberArk and help organizations secure their identities while advancing your career in a cutting-edge security environment!

Responsibilities:

• Technical Pre-Sales Support: Provide hands-on technical expertise during the sales cycle.
• Solution Design: Architect CyberArk solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Demonstrations & Proof of Concept (POC): Deliver compelling product demonstrations and manage POCs, ensuring alignment with customer success criteria.
• Technical Advisory: Act as a trusted advisor, guiding customers through security best practices, risk reduction strategies, and solution implementations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work with IT security teams, DevOps, compliance teams, and C-level executives to position CyberArk solutions effectively.
• Documentation & Communication: Capture customer requirements, document feature requests, and provide feedback to product management.
• Industry Engagement: Support CyberArk events, trade shows, and seminars within the region.
• RFP Responses: Assist in responding to RFIs and RFPs, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and CyberArk capabilities.

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Qualifications

• Knowledge of cryptographic security technologies such as SSL/TLS, SSH, PKI, and HSMs.
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT environments, including Windows Server, Linux/Unix, Active Directory/LDAP, load balancers, web servers, virtualization, and endpoint security.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and toolsets; hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins), Configuration Management/Orchestration tools (e.g., Terraform, Chef, Ansible), and container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and organizational skills to drive complex technical discussions and manage customer expectations.
• Ability to educate and persuade both technical and non-technical audiences regarding security best practices.
• Proven ability to document technical solutions, meeting notes, and recommendations clearly and concisely.
• Good understanding of OICD and SAML.
• Ability to provide detailed feedback to the Product Management team based on customer interactions and market trends.

What Sets You Apart:

• Experience designing and deploying enterprise security solutions at scale.
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and SOC2.
• Prior experience in a pre-sales or consulting role within cybersecurity or identity security domains.
• Hands-on scripting knowledge (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash) for automation and integration purposes.

Additional Information

We are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, where every individual's unique background, perspective, and contribution is celebrated. We believe that by embracing diversity, we drive innovation and create a stronger, more united team. Inclusion is at the heart of who we are and how we succeed. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Upon conditional offer of employment, candidates are required to complete a comprehensive background check as per our internal policy.

CyberArk is an equal opportunities employer. If you would like any special arrangements made for your interview, please inform the EMEA Talent Acquisition team upon your application so that we may take steps to accommodate your needs.