Principal Solutions Engineer

WHO WE ARE:

Aviatrix is pioneering the Cloud Native Security Fabric - the architecture the Containment Era requires. The Cloud Native Security Fabric governs every workload communication path across every cloud, every VPC, every Kubernetes cluster, and every serverless function, from a single policy plane. One rule. Universal propagation. Enforced at the workload, not at a chokepoint. Trusted by more than 500 of the world's leading enterprises. For more information, visit aviatrix.ai.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Aviatrix is seeking a dynamic Principal Solution Engineer for EMEA with a focus on Security to join our sales team as a Solution Engineer. This role combines deep cybersecurity expertise with sales acumen to drive revenue growth by positioning Aviatrix's cloud networking and security solutions. The successful candidate will serve as the primary technical security advisor for enterprise prospects and customers, working closely with the sales team to identify opportunities, architect solutions, and accelerate deal closure.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Sales Support
Serve as the primary security subject matter expert during the sales process
Conduct technical discovery sessions to identify security requirements and pain points
Design and present customized security architectures using Aviatrix solutions
Lead technical demonstrations and proof-of-concept implementations
Respond to RFPs and technical questionnaires with security-focused content
Support competitive differentiation discussions highlighting Aviatrix security advantages

Customer Engagement
Build trusted advisor relationships with customer security teams (CISOs, security architects, network security engineers)
Facilitate technical workshops and whiteboarding sessions
Present at customer security forums and industry events
Provide technical guidance throughout the sales cycle and post-sale implementation planning

Sales Collaboration
Partner with Account Executives to develop territory and account strategies
Qualify technical opportunities and provide accurate sales forecasting input
Support deal negotiations with technical expertise and solution positioning
Collaborate with channel partners on joint security initiatives

Product and Market Intelligence
Provide customer feedback to product management and engineering teams
Stay current with cloud security trends, threats, and regulatory requirements
Contribute to competitive analysis and positioning materials
Support marketing with technical content creation and thought leadership (blogs, white-papers, and webinars)

Qualifications:

Technical Expertise
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
10+ 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
Understanding of compliance requirements (PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX, GDPR)

Sales and Communication Skills
10+ years of experience in technical sales, sales engineering, or customer-facing technical roles
Proven track record of supporting complex B2B sales cycles
Excellent presentation and communication skills for both technical and executive audiences
Experience with Salesforce preferred and MEDDPICC
Ability to translate technical concepts into business value propositions

Industry Knowledge
Deep understanding of Cloud networking concepts and technologies
Software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV)
DevSecOps practices and security automation
Container and Kubernetes security
Multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures

Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in relevant field
Industry certifications (CISSP, CCSP, CISSP, 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
Background in networking or security product management
Native German Speaker

Key Performance Indicators
Sales pipeline contribution and revenue attainment
Technical win rate in supported opportunities
Customer satisfaction scores for technical interactions
Number of qualified opportunities generated through technical activities
Time to technical qualification/proof of concept completion

Competencies
Technical Acumen: Deep understanding of security technologies and ability to quickly learn new solutions
Customer Focus: Commitment to understanding and solving customer security challenges
Sales Orientation: Drive to achieve revenue goals and support team success
Communication: Clear, compelling communication across all organizational levels
Collaboration: Effective partnership with sales, marketing, and technical teams
Adaptability: Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, evolving technology environment

Travel Requirements
Up to 60% travel for customer meetings, trade shows, and company events
Occasional international travel may be required

This internationally based role annual base salary range for this full-time position is 155,125 - 182,500 + benefits + 401(k) match + equity and is bonus eligible. The pay range is determined by the role, work location, job-related skills, level, experience and relevant education. The range displayed is applicable only for new hires for the listed position located internationally. Your Talent Advisor can share more details regarding salary ranges, benefits, and equity for your location during the hiring process.