Lead Sales Engineering Specialist - Security

From Fivetran’s founding until now, our mission has remained the same: to make access to data as simple and reliable as electricity. With Fivetran, customer data arrives in their warehouses, canonical and ready to query, with no engineering or maintenance required. We’re proud that more organizations continue to leverage our technology every day to become truly data-driven. About the Role Fivetran is building data pipelines to power the modern data stack for thousands of companies. We’re looking for a talented Sales Engineering Specialist - Security to join our global sales engineering specialist team. As a Sales Engineering Specialist focused on Security, you will work closely with our sales and field sales engineering teams to satisfy customers’ security needs. You will be responsible for providing timely responses to security questionnaires, engaging in customer-facing infosec calls, and collaborating with our internal SRE and Product teams focused on ensuring Fivetran’s platform security. This is a full-time remote position based in Ireland. Technologies You’ll Use In this role, you will be expected to have a strong understanding of the following technologies: Fivetran's data integration platform, deployment methods, and security features Cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform Security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, data loss prevention systems, and encryption Containerization and orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker, and familiarity with hybrid and self-hosted deployment models Security and Data Privacy Compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI, HIPAA, HITRUST and GDPR What You’ll Do Support our sales and field sales engineering teams with deep technical knowledge and understanding of Fivetran’s internal security operations, related platform features, and the security domain Deliver timely and accurate responses to prospect and customer security questionnaires utilizing internal tooling Work with Legal and AppSec to maintain internal libraries for use in security questionnaires Lead documentation and internal enablement efforts, helping to scale our specialist knowledge to the entire department Work closely with Fivetran’s Product and Engineering teams to ensure alignment of our solutions to our customer needs Engage directly with prospects and customers on security architecture reviews and compliance discussions, with increasing ownership over time Stay up-to-date on the latest technologies and trends in the security domain Skills We’re Looking For 3+ years as a security administrator, backend engineer, field CISO, or IT services within an enterprise or similarly complex environment Extensive expertise with modern cloud and on-premise network architectures, connectivity mechanisms (SSH, Reverse SSH, VPN, PrivateLink), and data security. Ability to effectively communicate Fivetran’s detailed security posture and influence security audiences at all levels Passion for data, security, analytics, and a philosophy of using technology to help solve business problems, including experience with using generative AI to accelerate and scale day-to-day workflows Experience with trust center management platforms and security questionnaire automation software Curiosity to learn and assimilate technical information quickly, enthusiasm to share and teach others. Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, SQL, and Python is a bonus #LI-LA1 #LI-REMOTE Perks and Benefits 100% employer-paid medical insurance * Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off RSU stock grants* Professional development and training opportunities Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities Monthly cell phone stipend Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self