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Principal Solution Engineer

Aviatrix
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Posted
18 days ago
Department
Sales
Salary
$247,745 - $291,465
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in network security and/or cloud security
  • Strong understanding of enterprise security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2)
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their native security services
  • Knowledge of network security technologies: firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, micro segmentation
  • Familiarity with zero-trust architecture principles and implementation
Nice to have
  • Advanced degree in relevant field
  • Industry certifications (CISSP, CCSP, AWS/Azure/GCP security certifications)
  • Previous experience with Aviatrix or similar cloud networking solutions
  • Experience in enterprise software sales or security consulting
  • Public speaking experience at industry conferences or events
What the job really is

The Principal Solution Engineer at Aviatrix will leverage deep cybersecurity expertise to support the sales team by acting as the primary technical security advisor for enterprise clients. Responsibilities include conducting technical discovery sessions, designing customized security architectures, leading demonstrations, and collaborating with sales and marketing teams to drive revenue growth. The role also involves building relationships with customer security teams and contributing to product and market intelligence efforts.

Benefits
  • 100% of employee premiums and 88% of dependent(s) premiums for medical, dental and vision coverage
  • 401(k) match
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Life/AD&D insurance
  • $1,000/year education reimbursement
  • Flexible vacation policy
Things to weigh
  • Up to 60% travel required for customer meetings and events
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Sales-focused role may require balancing technical and business responsibilities
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