Senior Pre-Sales Consultant - CyberSecurity

About Gruve Gruve is an innovative software services startup dedicated to transforming enterprises to AI powerhouses. We specialize in cybersecurity, customer experience, cloud infrastructure, and advanced technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs). Our mission is to assist our customers in their business strategies utilizing their data to make more intelligent decisions. As a well-funded early-stage startup, Gruve offers a dynamic environment with strong customer and partner networks. Position Summary: The Senior Pre-Sales Consultant (Cybersecurity) is a strategic, customer-facing role responsible for driving solution design and technical sales across enterprise security engagements. This role requires a strong blend of cybersecurity expertise, presales experience, and consultative problem-solving to translate complex customer requirements into scalable, multi-layered security architectures. You will work closely with sales, OEMs, and delivery teams to enable deal success, influence customer decisions, and drive revenue growth. The ideal candidate is hands-on, business-aware, and capable of engaging stakeholders across technical and leadership levels. Key Responsibilities: Lead technical discovery and customer engagements to understand security challenges and requirements Design and present end-to-end cybersecurity solutions across SIEM, SOAR, XDR, NDR, SSE, NAC, WAF, and SOC services Deliver technical demos, workshops, and Proof of Concepts (PoCs) to validate solutions and drive deal progression Develop technical proposals, Statements of Work (SOWs), HLDs/LLDs, and solution documentation Support SOC and managed security services pre-sales including use-case design, onboarding models, and SLA definition Collaborate with sales, OEM partners, and delivery teams to align solutions with customer needs and business goals Drive RFP/RFI responses, competitive positioning, and solution differentiation in complex deals Act as a trusted advisor to customers by recommending best practices and guiding security transformation initiatives Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Networking, or related field 6–13 years of experience in cybersecurity pre-sales, solution architecture, or security consulting roles Strong experience across SIEM, SOAR, XDR, NDR, NAC, WAF, SSE, SOC operations, and managed security services Solid understanding of networking fundamentals including routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and SD-WAN Proven experience in designing security architectures, delivering PoCs, and conducting customer workshops Experience in handling RFP/RFI responses, technical proposals, and end-to-end presales lifecycle Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills across technical and business audiences Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in fast-paced, cross-functional environments Preferred Qualifications: Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CEH, Security+, CySA+, or OEM certifications (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Splunk, Elastic) Experience working with MSSPs, cybersecurity consulting firms, or OEM presales teams Strong understanding of compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, PCI-DSS Experience designing SOC architectures, detection use cases, or managed security service models Exposure to multi-vendor security environments and integration of diverse security technologies Experience engaging with CXO-level stakeholders and influencing strategic security decisions Ability to mentor junior presales team members and contribute to sales enablement initiatives Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with focus on customer outcomes Why Gruve At Gruve, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best work. If you’re passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Gruve is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Offices: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (Mumbai);