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Team Lead, Security Presales Engineer (ICT Solutions Company)

IRECRUITERS AFRICA


Job Location:

Lagos - Nigeria

Monthly Salary: m 1 - 1
Experience Required: 5years
Posted: 25 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 22 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Company: Our client is a rapidly expanding technology solutions provider specializing in Enterprise Networking Cybersecurity Cloud Solutions Managed Services and Professional Technology Services. The company partners with organizations to modernize operations strengthen security improve connectivity and accelerate digital transformation.

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Team Lead Security Presales Engineer to lead its security presales function by providing technical leadership driving customer engagements and delivering innovative cybersecurity solutions that address clients business and security needs.
The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in cybersecurity enterprise networking and security solutions with the ability to translate complex technical requirements into scalable business solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead and collaborate with the sales team to understand customer requirements and recommend appropriate security solutions.
Conduct technical presentations product demonstrations and workshops that showcase the value of security solutions to prospective clients.
Serve as the primary technical advisor throughout the sales cycle providing subject matter expertise on cybersecurity technologies.
Lead the development of technical responses for RFPs RFQs tenders and customer proposals.
Design solution architectures Proof of Concept (PoC) and Proof of Value (PoV) engagements tailored to customer requirements.
Ensure proposed security solutions integrate seamlessly with customers existing infrastructure.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of the organizations security solutions and emerging technologies to provide technical leadership.
Collaborate with engineering and product teams to stay updated on new product features enhancements and solution capabilities.
Drive customer satisfaction by providing sound technical guidance throughout the pre-sales engagement.
Achieve revenue and profitability targets for the assigned solution portfolio.
Evaluate and optimize solution performance periodically in line with organizational objectives.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior presales engineers where applicable.

Requirements
What Were Looking For:

Essential Qualification & Experience
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering or a related discipline.
A Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA) Information Technology or a related field will be an added advantage.
CCNP (Enterprise or Security) certification or an equivalent industry-recognized networking or cybersecurity certification.
8 years experience in cybersecurity network security IT infrastructure or security presales with at least 3 years of experience leading or mentoring technical presales teams.
Proven experience designing and architecting enterprise security solutions while supporting complex B2B sales engagements.
Hands-on experience working with leading enterprise networking and cybersecurity OEMs such as Cisco Fortinet Palo Alto Networks Microsoft Security or equivalent enterprise technologies.
Strong understanding of enterprise cybersecurity networking cloud security and infrastructure solutions.
Ability to align technical solutions with customer business objectives and commercial goals.
Experience developing Bills of Materials (BOMs) pricing models and solution configurations.
Excellent communication presentation analytical and problem-solving skills.
Customer-focused with strong stakeholder management abilities.
Up-to-date knowledge of emerging cybersecurity technologies trends and best practices.



Benefits
Compensation: 1.5 million monthly (Net) other benefits


Required Skills:

8 years experience in cybersecurity network security IT infrastructure or security presales with at least 3 years of experience leading or mentoring technical presales teams. Proven experience designing and architecting enterprise security solutions while supporting complex B2B sales engagements. Hands-on experience working with leading enterprise networking and cybersecurity OEMs such as Cisco Fortinet Palo Alto Networks Microsoft Security or equivalent enterprise technologies. Strong understanding of enterprise cybersecurity networking cloud security and infrastructure solutions. Ability to align technical solutions with customer business objectives and commercial goals. Experience developing Bills of Materials (BOMs) pricing models and solution configurations. Excellent communication presentation analytical and problem-solving skills. Customer-focused with strong stakeholder management abilities. Up-to-date knowledge of emerging cybersecurity technologies trends and best practices.


Required Education:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering or a related discipline. A masters degree in Business Administration (MBA) InformationTechnology or a related field will be an added advantage. CCNP (Enterprise or Security) certification or an equivalent industry-recognized networking or cybersecurity certification.