Who is Forcepoint?

Forcepoint simplifies security for global businesses and governments. Forcepoint’s all-in-one, truly cloud-native platform makes it easy to adopt Zero Trust and prevent the theft or loss of sensitive data and intellectual property no matter where people are working. 20+ years in business. 2.7k employees. 150 countries. 11k+ customers. 300+ patents. If our mission excites you, you’re in the right place; we want you to bring your own energy to help us create a safer world. All we’re missing is you!

Forcepoint’s mission is to keep people and data safe wherever they are so that organizations can safely empower their people to work anywhere with data that’s everywhere. Our cloud-delivered SASE/SSE platform provides end-to-end visibility and control of how sensitive information is accessed and used in SaaS apps, on the web, in data centers, on endpoint devices (including BYOD), in email, and in customers’ own applications.

We’re looking for someone with a strong technical background and a passion for digging into how things work to lead our growing Competitive Intelligence (CI) efforts. In this very hands-on role, you will create and execute the strategy for how we gather, analyze and apply information about the products and vendors we compete against in our various markets. You will work closely with our front-line field personnel, manage our AI-powered CI tools, and collaborate with our Technical Marketing, Product Marketing, Product Management, Sales Leadership, and Sales Enablement teams to turn the insights you uncover into content and actions that make our products more differentiated and more successful.

Responsibilities include:

Design and implement the strategy for how we gather, analyze and apply competitive intelligence.Become a subject matter expert in the use of competitive products, able to understand and articulate what they do differently, their strengths, and weaknesses.Create competitive profiles, SWOT analyses, and work with technical marketing and product marketing to create battle cards to teach others about the strengths and weaknesses of our competition.Manage our competitive lab, providing access to appropriate groups within the company.Collaborate with product management to help them understand how our offerings compare in the market.

Qualified Candidates should:

Have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field or 8+ years of experience in a relevant technical roleBe technical – have experience with sophisticated, cloud-based platforms for SSE (CASB/SWG/ZTNA), DSPM, DLP, or other similar security products.Be articulate – have a track record of written communication skills that you can demonstrate Work independently but collaboratively – must enjoy working with a team and be able to both lead and participate in projects

Location: remote in United States or Europe

Don’t meet every single qualification? Studies show people are hesitant to apply if they don’t meet all requirements listed in a job posting. Forcepoint is focused on building an inclusive and diverse workplace – so if there is something slightly different about your previous experience, but it otherwise aligns and you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You could be a great candidate for this or other roles on our team.

The policy of Forcepoint is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Forcepoint is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to recruiting@forcepoint.com.

Forcepoint is a Federal Contractor. Certain positions with Forcepoint require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Applicants must have the right to work in the location to which you have applied.