Description
It’s an exciting time to be at Infoblox. Named a Top 25 Cyber Security Company by The Software Report and one of
Inc. magazine’s Best Workplaces for 2020, Infoblox is the leader in cloud-first networking and security services. Our solutions empower organizations to take full advantage of the cloud to deliver network experiences that are inherently simple, scalable, and reliable for everyone. Infoblox customers are among the largest enterprises in the world and include 70% of the Fortune 500 and 93 of the Fortune 100, and our success depends on bright, energetic, talented people who share a passion for building the next generation of networking technologies—and having fun along the way.
We are looking for a Senior Solutions Architect I- Partner located in the Midwest area to join our Partner Solutions Architect team, reporting to the manager of Solution Architecture – Partners. In this role, you will work closely with our world-class partners to overcome and remove all technical barriers in the sales process. You will be a trusted technical advisor and help the Channel team and partners develop new business by working directly with partners, effectively positioning Infoblox solutions.
You are the ideal candidate if you are a strategic thinker who is works well independently. You’re self-motivated, results-driven, and enjoy building.
What you’ll do:
- Build business cases and technical differentiation with partners about Infoblox solutions and their integration partners
- Develop pre-sales Engineering content, including presentations, demos, and webinars on Infoblox solutions for partner audiences
- Assist partners in designing solutions and architectural diagrams that convey proposed Infoblox solutions, how they will be engineered, and how they will integrate with other vendors
- Educate Partner Technical Sales teams about Infoblox solutions and technologies and when/how they can identify opportunities and position Infoblox solutions to customers
- Work closely with your partner account managers and support the rest of the team in your areas of core competency
- Evaluate and identify new opportunities within existing accounts to expand with more Infoblox solutions
What you'll bring:
- 3+ years of experience supporting partner technical sales or 5+ years of experience in engineering or operations networking
- 3+ years of experience in networking technologies, including intranet/internet/extranet environments and similar for security technologies
- Experience in Cloud/security space with working knowledge of design and implementation for at least one of the following: AWS, Azure, VMWare, Kubernetes, or HBSS, Nextgen Firewalls, TIPS, IPS/IDS, or DevOps
- Conscientious attitude and dependability, self-starter, ability to work independently while appreciating teamwork and communication
- DDI—DNS/DHCP/IPAM experience
- CCSP, CISSP, CASP+, CySA+ CEH technical certifications and experience with APIs is a plus
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technology simply
- Good understanding of pre/post-sales business and profitability models within partners
- Ability to work in the field frequently; travel is required
- Bachelor's degree required
What success looks like:
After six months, you will…
- Have a foundational knowledge of our entire product/solution portfolio
- Demonstrate fluency with either on-prem or SaaS-based Infoblox solutions
- Identify 1-2 specialization areas
- Be capable of handling primary SA customer-facing tasks with only occasional help from others
After About a Year, You Will…
- Demonstrate fluency with all Infoblox solutions
- Be capable of handling advanced SA customer-facing tasks with only occasional help from others
- Able to conduct demos with little to no supervision
- Act as the go-to person for the specialization area for your assigned region
We’ve got you covered:
In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share our compensation philosophy. At Infoblox, we believe in paying for performance. You can expect our employment offers to take many factors into consideration, including but not limited to the location of the role, internal equity, applicable past experience, individual skill set, education, and professional certifications. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned is the base salary range for the role. The typical base salary for this position in Colorado is $123,200 - $167,000 plus the opportunity to earn commission.
Our holistic
benefits package includes coverage of your health, wealth, and wellness—as well as a great work environment, employee programs, and company culture. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401k with company match and generous paid time off to help you balance your life. We have a strong culture and live our
values every day—we believe in transparency, curiosity, respect, and above all, having fun while delighting our customers.
Why Infoblox?
We’ve created a culture that embraces
diversity, equity, and inclusion and rewards innovation, curiosity, and creativity. We achieve remarkable results by working together in a supportive environment that focuses on continuous learning and embraces change. So, whether you’re a software engineer, marketing manager, customer care pro, or product specialist, you belong here, where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career. Check out
what it’s like to be a Bloxer. We think you’ll be excited to join our team.
