Planet Nine is looking for a highly motivated Senior Presales Specialist to join our team.
This role serves as the technical and commercial bridge between Planet Nine’s advanced cybersecurity solutions and government clients. The position involves leading the full technical sales cycle- from initial discovery through POC and deal closure- working closely with Sales, Product, and R&D teams.
The ideal candidate combines strong cybersecurity expertise with excellent communication and presentation skills, and the ability to engage senior government stakeholders, defense organizations, and national security entities.
Responsibilites
Lead end-to-end presales processes, from discovery to proposal, POC, and deal closure
Deliver tailored product demonstrations and presentations to senior government stakeholders
Manage POCs and pilot programs, including scoping, execution, and reporting
Write high-quality RFP/RFI responses, SOWs, and technical-commercial documentation
Translate technical capabilities into clear business and operational value
Collaborate with Sales, Product, and Engineering teams to define solutions and strategy
Build and maintain strong relationships with government clients and partners
Represent Planet Nine at conferences and industry events
Requirements
Must Have
5+ years of experience in presales, sales engineering, or solution consulting (cybersecurity domain)
Strong technical background in cybersecurity (e.g., threat intelligence, AI/ML security, OT/ICS, etc.)
High level of independence, ownership, and ability to manage multiple processes in parallel
Proven experience working with government / defense / enterprise clients
Excellent English communication skills (spoken and written)
Experience working with government clients across multiple regions
Experience writing RFPs, SOWs, and technical documentation
Willingness to travel internationally
Nice to Have
Background in military intelligence, cyber units, or national security organizations
Experience with AI security or advanced cyber technologies
Familiarity with critical infrastructure or regulated environments
Additional languages (French, Arabic, Spanish, etc.)