Searching for a Pre Sales SOC Specialist

The Challenge

A fast growing vendor focused on SOC driven security analytics needed a Senior Sales Engineer with a rare mix of technical depth and commercial acumen. The Netherlands market is tight knit with a limited local pool which made it difficult to find candidates who combined the right certifications with C level communication skills.

Our Solution

We targeted key players in the security analytics and SOC ecosystem, tapped long standing regional relationships and referrals, and prioritised candidates with relevant certifications and a record of high level pre sales engagement to ensure alignment with technical and cultural expectations.

The Outcome

A curated shortlist of eight top candidates was delivered within two weeks. The successful hire brought years of SOC experience, deep knowledge of threat detection, SIEM and endpoint solutions, fluency in Dutch and English, and a local base. They elevated pre sales capability in the region, added technical credibility to commercial discussions, and helped accelerate enterprise level sales cycles.