Sales Engineer, Wisconsin

Cato Networks Open · verified Sep 14, 2026

Milwaukee Mid-level Solutions & Sales Engineering

Mid-level Solutions & Sales Engineering role at Cato Networks. Milwaukee · $240,000–$260,000 base.

On-target earningsStated by Cato Networks

$240,000 – $260,000

On-target earnings for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting. Base plus commission; the split is in the posting.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You’ll confirm that Cato’s network and security offerings meet prospect needs
You’ll build and lead product demonstrations for customers and technical audiences
You’ll present to customers at conferences, seminars, and other field events
You’ll prepare functional and technical answers for RFIs and RFPs
You’ll pass customer requirements to product management and travel across the territory when needed

What you bring

You bring at least four years in customer-facing pre-sales or consulting for network or cloud security products
You have a demonstrated history of selling software
You understand LAN and WAN, switching, routing, firewalls, filtering, and cloud technologies
You communicate effectively through presentations, emails, RFPs, and reports
You take an organized, creative, and adaptable approach to solution design

Who this fits

You’ll suit this role if you can build business relationships, advise both technical and business users, position products clearly, and resolve technical issues during a sale. The position is based in Wisconsin and includes travel across the assigned sales territory when needed.

From the employer

Welcome to the future of cloud networking and security!

Cato Networks is the first company to converge enterprise networking and security into one centralized and global service that is delivered by cloud. It is led by networking and security pioneer Shlomo Kramer (Check Point, Imperva) and early investor (Palo Alto Networks, Exabeam, Trusteer and more). Cato’s unique technology inspired a brand-new product category, later named “SASE” by Gartner and a market expected to reach $28.5 billion by 2028.

This is your opportunity to get on the rocket ship and join a company that is building a cutting-edge enterprise network and secure cloud platform, and is on a fast track to becoming the worldwide market leader – don’t miss it!

Role Overview

We are looking for a Sales Engineer in Wisconsin to serve as a technical resource for Cato Networks’ field sales organization.

In this role, you will manage the technology evaluation stage of the sales process, working with the sales team as the key technical advisor and product advocate for Cato’s solutions. You should be skilled at building business relationships, explaining technology and product positioning to business and technical users, and addressing technical issues across all stages of the sales process.

Responsibilities

Provide technical validation of Cato Networks solutions to prospects.
Develop and deliver product demonstrations.
Present the product to customers and at field events such as conferences and seminars.
Address functional and technical elements of RFIs and RFPs.
Convey customer requirements to Product Management teams.
Travel throughout the sales territory as required.

Requirements

4+ years of pre-sales or consulting experience working with network and/or cloud security products in a customer-facing role.
Proven track record in software sales.
Broad knowledge of networking technology, including:
- LAN and WAN technologies
- Switching and routing
- Security, firewalls, and filtering technologies
- Cloud
Presentation skills and written communication skills for emails, RFPs, and reports.
Organized, creative, and adaptable in approach and solution design.

Compensation and Benefits

A reasonable estimate of the OTE for this role, at the time of posting, is $240,000–$260,000.

Cato provides the pay range for open roles to help align with candidate needs. Exact compensation may vary based on skill set, experience, location, training, and certifications.

Cato provides a market-aligned salary and comprehensive benefits plan. Benefits for this role include health, vision, and dental insurance; 401(k); stock options; Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts; flexible time off; paid parental leave; and disability benefits.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender