Solutions Engineer, Auckland
About the Role
Verkada is looking for a Solution Engineer in Auckland with expert experience in Cloud Security, IoT Systems, Networking, Linux systems, Security Surveillance and Access Control. You'll partner directly with the Account Executives to expand the Verkada footprint upmarket into Fortune 500 companies. Responsibilities include directly interfacing with customers/partners and stakeholders throughout the sales process, analysing business and technical requirements, overcoming technical objections, assisting customers in designing deployments with Verkada products and providing technical assistance to territory account reps. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, able to learn quickly and work independently while making impactful results for the company.
This role is currently remote, but candidates must be based in Auckland, New Zealand. The role will transition to a hybrid working model once an office is established in Auckland.
What You'll Do
Be the trusted technical advisor to key customer stakeholders: CTOs, CISOs, IT Executives, Security Engineers, Network Engineers, Head of Physical Security, etc
Utilize your technical expertise to understand and analyse customer requirements to formulate and design system solutions.
Collaborate with the Sales team to assess and qualify customer opportunities, and translate business needs into clear specifications to contribute to the design of effective technical solutions
Lead product demonstrations and deliver engaging presentations tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences
Act as the Verkada technical Subject Matter Expert, collaborating closely with other departments such as Product, Support, Marketing, and Enablement
25% travel may be required
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in Information and Computer Technology, Cybersecurity or related Engineering degree from an accredited university
Demonstrate a solid understanding of TCP/IP, TLS, DNS, DHCP, NAT, VLANs and L2 devices
Exhibit outstanding written and verbal communication skills, along with effective presentation abilities
Excellent account management, follow-through, and attention to detail
Entrepreneurial and positive attitude with a strong desire to learn
Experience working with IT infrastructure, Linux operating systems, APIs, Python, and other coding languages preferred
Industry certifications are a plus: Network +, Security+, CCNA, AWS Solutions Architect, etc.
New Zealand Employee Benefits
Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritises the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:
Flexible allowances to purchase medical, life, and disability insurance that meet your individual needs
Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, generous time off, and personal sick time
Professional development stipend
Wellness/fitness benefits
Additional Information
You must be independently authorised to work in New Zealand. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role, at this time.