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# Senior Security Engineer at Vectra

- **Company:** Vectra
- **Location:** Canada
- **Compensation:** $202k–$273k
- **Posted:** 2026-10-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-18
- **Apply:** https://www.vectra.ai/about/jobs?gh_jid=8256570

## Job description

Vectra® is the leader in AI-driven threat detection and response for hybrid and multi-cloud enterprises.

The Vectra AI Platform delivers integrated signal across public cloud, SaaS, identity, and data center networks in a single platform. Powered by patented Attack Signal Intelligence, it empowers security teams to rapidly prioritize, investigate and respond to the most advanced cyber-attacks. With 35 patents in AI-driven threat detection and the most vendor references in MITRE D3FEND, organizations worldwide rely on the Vectra AI to move at the speed and scale of hybrid attackers. For more information, visit www.vectra.ai.

Position Overview

As a Security Engineer (Pre‑Sales) at Vectra.ai, you will blend deep technical expertise with strong customer‑facing skills to build trust, influence architectural direction, and drive successful outcomes for our clients. You’ll guide prospects through technical discovery, articulate how Vectra’s AI‑driven detection and response platform solves their most critical security challenges, and deliver compelling demonstrations and proofs‑of‑concept that showcase our value.

## Responsibilities

- Pre-Sales support and Technical Account Management associated to your Regional Sales Managers
- Walk customers and partners through demos and problem solving in clear, concise matter by being the subject matter expert on all things Vectra.
- Communicate cross functionally constantly to ensure all key stakeholders are in the loop in order to insure best-of-breed products, tools and documentations.
- Develop and maintain an in-depth technical knowledge of the Vectra product line.
- Identify new opportunities by creating and developing strong technical relationships with customers and channel partners.
- Maintain knowledge at a high technical level of the current security landscape.
- Collaborate with Customers on Technology reviews, product findings, and integration with other technologies they may have.
- Collaborate with other Vectra Engineers on high-level projects to deliver Vectra technologies to our customers.
- Explore and maintain knowledge of Vectra's key competitors.
- Participate in deployment review and forecast calls.
- Participate in design review and release meetings.
- Travel as needed within region.

## Experience and soft skills

- Startup DNA is a must: willing and able to do "whatever it takes" with motivation to find solutions rather than admire the challenge.
- Customer-first behaviour is a must.
- Ability to work hands-in-hands with your Sales counterpart (RSM).
- 5+ years experience in a Technical Account Management or Security Engineering role.
- Large account management experience is required.

Technical qualifications

- Deep understanding of security-focused product lines (CASB, EDR, SIEM or forensics-type platforms) with the ability to translate into value and security best practices.
- Strong knowledge in networking and ability to understand L3 to L7 OSI layers.
- String written (RFP) and verbal communications (Pre-sales presentations and conferences) are a must.
- Good understanding of an attacker progression (Red Team or Pentest). Certifications such as CEH, OSCP, OSCE is a plus.
- Good understanding of Incident Response (Blue Team) methodologies. Certifications such as GNFA is a plus.
- Good understanding of Cloud Security and Network Architectures. Certifications such as AWS Certified Security Specialty (SCS-C01) is a plus.
- Good understanding of Security Processes and methodologies. Certifications such as CISSP is a plus

Our competitive total rewards package includes cash compensation within the range provided below. Actual pay for this position may vary based on the hired candidate’s location, experience and relevant incumbent pay position. Vectra Total Rewards $201,800—$273,100 CAD

Vectra provides a comprehensive total rewards package that supports the financial, physical, mental and overall health of our employees and their families. Compensation includes competitive base pay, incentive plan eligibility, and participation in the employee equity plan (stock options). Specific benefits offered varies by location, but commonly include health care insurance, income protection / life insurance, access to retirement savings plans, behavioral & emotional wellness services, generous time away from work, and a comprehensive employee recognition program.

Vectra is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

## About Vectra

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Vectra AI is a cybersecurity company that uses AI-driven behavioral analysis to detect, investigate, and respond to cyber threats across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
- **Entity Type**: Private (funding stage: Series F)
- **Headquarters**: San Jose, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2011
- **Founders**: Not publicly available as founders; the current CEO is Hitesh Sheth.

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Cybersecurity, specifically Network Detection and Response (NDR), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), and AI-driven threat detection.
- **Target customers**: B2B, primarily mid-market and Enterprise security teams.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "Make the world a safer and fairer place with AI."

## Products & Services
- **Vectra AI Platform**: An AI-native platform that provides continuous, real-time threat detection, investigation, and response across on-premises, multi-cloud, identity (M365), and IoT/OT environments. It focuses on behavioral AI to understand attacker movements and reduce noise.
- **Attack Signal Intelligence**: The core AI engine that correlates data across network, cloud, and identity to prioritize real attacks.
- **Cloud Detection & Response**: Expanded capabilities following the acquisition of Netography in 2025, providing scalable SaaS analysis of flow and DNS logs across AWS, GCP, Azure, and OCI.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company).
- **Key Metric (Total Funding)**: Not publicly disclosed in the search results; the company is at the Series F stage.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Microsoft (named Vectra AI the #1 Security Customer Champion in the Microsoft Security Excellence Awards 2023). Partners include 468 transacting channel partners.
- **Growth Signals**:
    - Named a **Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Network Detection and Response**.
    - Named a **Leader and Outperformer in the 2025 GigaOm Radar Report for Network Detection and Response**.
    - Recognized in the **Forbes AI 50** list.
    - Holds **39 patents** in AI threat detection.
    - **Most-referenced** in MITRE D3FEND (12 references).
    - **1,700+ customers** and growing.
    - **7M+ hosts monitored** across **113 countries**.
    - Acquired **Netography** in October 2025 to enhance multi-cloud visibility.

## Competitive Advantages
- **AI-Native Architecture**: Built from the ground up with behavioral AI, not bolted on. This provides high signal clarity (80%+ alert fidelity) and a 38x lighter analyst workload.
- **Network as Source of Truth**: Believes network data is the most reliable source for understanding real attacker behavior, providing visibility across silos (network, cloud, identity).
- **High MITRE ATT&CK Coverage**: Over 90% coverage, making it a top choice for mature security teams.
- **Strong Analyst Recognition**: Consistently ranked as a leader in NDR by Gartner, GigaOm, and QKS Group.

## Strategic Focus
- **Agentic AI & Automation**: Deepening AI-assisted and agentic workflow automation to help defenders move faster.
- **Multi-Cloud Dominance**: Expanding cloud visibility and detection capabilities, especially following the Netography acquisition.
- **Reducing Exposure**: Moving beyond detection to proactively reduce risk by identifying and prioritizing attack exposure.
- **Customer Obsession**: Maintaining a "customer first" culture, evidenced by a 95%+ customer retention rate.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as "no drama teamwork," focused, collaborative, and low on politics. Core values include Integrity, Customer First, Speed, and No Drama Teamwork.
- **Flexible Workplace**: High-trust, flexible environment. Most roles allow for managing your own hours.
- **Benefits**: Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost for employee coverage in most locations, generous paid time off, employee equity program, and on-demand learning through "VectraVersity."
- **Mission-Driven**: Opportunity to work on a meaningful mission—making the world a safer and fairer place with AI—at one of the fastest-growing AI companies in cybersecurity.
- **Employee Reviews**: Employees highlight work-life balance, a healthy culture of friendly and hardworking people, honest management, and exciting tech. (e.g., "Work life balance and employee wellness is a focus" - Recruiter; "Solid culture and values. Honest management. Exciting tech." - Software Engineer).
- **Headcount**: 580+ employees and growing.

## Sources
1. [vectra.ai](https://www.vectra.ai/)
2. [vectra.ai/about](https://www.vectra.ai/about)
3. [vectra.ai/about/careers](https://www.vectra.ai/about/careers)
4. [linkedin.com/company/vectra_ai](https://www.linkedin.com/company/vectra_ai)
5. [en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vectra_AI](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vectra_AI)

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