Solutions Architect - Cloud Security

RG19344Position: Solutions Architect - Cloud Security Location: Denver, CO Compensation: $130,000 - $150,000 + Commissions + Excellent Benefits + Paid RelocationJob Description:This Client, a leading vendor of Network Security Solutions is seeking a Solutions Architect for a virtual role, preferably based in the Denver region.This position requires some travel to customer sites, technology partners and industry events. The virtual office should be located anywhere with one hour of a major metro airport in the US Central or Mountain time zones.This Client needs a winner in this position who is ready to bite off a big chunk, engage with their global clients and win the firm's largest, strategic deals. This role requires around 40%-50% travel. You will work as an overlay, interacting with sales and pre-sales teams, channel partners and client/prospect management.You will function as a central technical resource on complex security technical issues for the sales, pre-sales and professional services teams.Responsibilities:You will provide customer-facing services in the areas of project/solution definition. You will augment the expertise and deal-making capacity of the in-house sales and pre-sales teams, as a go-to expert in the areas of Security problem discovery, solutions design, and enterprise selling.Qualifications:You must excel at all aspects of the pre-sales game, including demos, presentations to technical and non-technical audiences, as well as post-sales, hands-on support of evaluations/proof of concept installations. You will represent the company in their newest emerging technology opportunities. Excellent technical skills in a variety of domains (Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud and Network Security, Virtualization, Data Center, DDOS) and experience in the design, integration and testing of complex large-scale network projects are a must.In-depth knowledge and understanding of information technology security concepts and principles.5-7 years of experience with a security vendor or integrator on solution definition, documentation, and delivery techniques.Security Expertise essential: Expert in network security and design. Expert in advising clients on best security practices and methodologies.Strong networking skills, including TCP/IP, Routing protocols, Network Security, Pen-testing.Expertise in LAN/WAN and mobile infrastructure.Expertise in service provider architecture, operations and infrastructure desirable.Expert in detecting and resolving advanced threats such as DoS, DDoS, and WPO.Excellent written and verbal communication.Must be a high-performance, low-maintenance individual with strong curiosity, initiative and a bias for action. Highly productive on individual tasks and projects, and performs well on projects in a distributed team setting.