5+ years in enterprise security roles with substantial hands-on experience in vulnerability management, security operations, or risk management within large organizations Deep understanding of vulnerability management tools, processes, and best practices gained through direct operational experience Experience working with security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001), compliance requirements, and enterprise security architectures Exceptional ability to explain complex security concepts to diverse audiences, from security analysts to CISOs and executive leadership Natural ability to understand customer challenges and translate technical capabilities into business value Proven track record of building trust-based relationships with enterprise stakeholders and technical teams Experience driving measurable security improvements with clear accountability for outcomes Comfort working in a fast-paced startup environment while maintaining the professionalism expected in enterprise sales cycles