- Company Name
- Verkada
- Job Title
- Global Solutions Engineer
- Job Description
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**Job title**: Global Solutions Engineer
**Role Summary**: Acts as a technical specialist and trusted advisor for Verkada’s integrated security platform, collaborating with account executives to prospect, close, and support Fortune 500 customers. Expertly navigates the sales cycle, addressing technical objections and designing end‑to‑end IoT and cloud security solutions.
**Expectations**:
- Deliver technical wins in high‑value sales engagements.
- Demonstrate deep product knowledge and industry expertise.
- Travel >50% of the time (domestic & international).
- Communicate clearly with C‑level executives, IT directors, and security managers.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Serve as the primary subject‑matter authority across Verkada’s product lines (video, access, sensor, alarm, intercom, workplace).
- Partner with account managers to define territory strategy and drive up‑market expansion.
- Design secure network, cloud, and LTE deployments, including bandwidth, firewall, VLAN, DNS, DHCP, and RFP documentation.
- Overcome technical objections, securing technical wins and facilitating deal closure.
- Deliver presentations, demos, and proof‑of‑concepts to all customer levels.
- Create technical content (white papers, knowledge‑base articles) and act as a product evangelist for partners and internal teams.
- Stay current with industry trends through conferences and thought‑leadership activities.
**Required Skills**:
- 5+ years as a Sales Engineer or similar role, with a track record of engaging Fortune 500 enterprises.
- Strong networking foundation: HTTPS/SSL, VLANs, TCP/IP, DNS, NAT, DHCP, firewalls.
- Proficiency in Linux system administration.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication.
- Agile mindset; ability to adapt to evolving environments.
- Passion for cloud security, IoT, and integrated security solutions.
**Required Education & Certifications**:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Networking, or related field.
- Industry certifications preferred: AWS, CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, MCSE, CEH, Security+, A+, Network+, Microsoft.
- Startup experience is a plus.