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Verkada is seeking a Field Chief Technology Officer to serve as a key leader, bridging the gap between technology and business strategy. This role involves working across internal teams, customers, and partners to drive innovation and adoption of Verkada’s solutions. The Field CTO will report directly to the VP of Solutions Engineering.
Role involves:
- Developing and presenting tailored solutions, including network security recommendations, physical security deployments, cloud security and LTE implementations.
- Acting as a trusted advisor, articulating the value-added benefits of Verkada’s solutions, addressing objections and securing technical wins.
- Partnering with Account Managers and Solutions Engineers to create and execute territory strategies that align Verkada’s solutions with customer needs.
- Effectively presenting Verkada solutions to a range of audiences, from Executive Briefings targeting C-level executives to loss prevention managers and IT directors.
- Speaking at internal and external conferences.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT, Networking, or a related field.
- 8+ years as a Sales Engineer, Solutions Architect, or similar role, with experience working with Fortune 500 companies and Global Customers.
- Strong knowledge of HTTPS/SSL, VLANs, TCP/IP, DNS, NAT devices, DHCP servers, and Firewalls.
- Proficiency in hybrid cloud architectures, machine learning, IoT ecosystems, and API integrations.
- Experience designing security and IoT solutions that meet enterprise-scale requirements.
- Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills.
Verkada offers:
- Healthcare programs with premiums 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan.
- Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage.
- Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits.
- Flexible PTO and personal sick time.
- Professional development stipend.
- Healthy lunches provided daily.
