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Verkada · 3 days ago

Field Chief Technology Officer

San Mateo, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$275K/yr - $350K/yr

8+ years exp

Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. The Field CTO at Verkada is a key leader who bridges the gap between technology and business strategy, providing technical leadership and driving innovation in hybrid cloud physical security solutions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise SoftwareInternet of ThingsPhysical SecuritySmart Building

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and present tailored solutions, including network security recommendations, physical security deployments, cloud security and LTE implementations

Act as a trusted advisor, articulating the value-added benefits of Verkada’s solutions, addressing objections and securing technical wins

Partner with Account Managers and Solutions Engineers to create and execute territory strategies that align Verkada’s solutions with customer needs

Effectively present Verkada solutions to a range of audiences, from Executive Briefings targeting C-level executives to loss prevention managers and IT directors

Command large audiences by speaking at internal and external conferences

Serve as the go-to authority on Verkada’s full suite of products, educating customers, partners, and internal teams on their features and integrations

Stay informed on industry trends in security and IoT by attending and presenting at strategic conferences, driving thought leadership within the market

Write technical content to promote Verkada’s products and capabilities

Lead training sessions for partners, customers, and employees on the latest Verkada offerings

Create scalable resources, such as industry best practice guides, to accelerate customer onboarding and deployment

Define success metrics and refine strategies to improve product adoption and customer satisfaction

Advocate for APIs, 3rd-party integrations and SDKs to enhance customer solutions and experiences

Collaborate with sales teams to develop regional strategies that align technical capabilities with customer requirements

Support sales efforts by presenting technical solutions, overcoming objections, and ensuring alignment with customer goals

Qualification

Hybrid Cloud ArchitectureNetworking KnowledgeSolution DesignTechnical AdvocacyPublic SpeakingAPI IntegrationsSecurity CertificationsEntrepreneurial MindsetPassion for TechnologyCommunication ExcellenceAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT, Networking, or a related field from an accredited university

8+ years as a Sales Engineer, Solutions Architect, or similar role, with a proven track record working with Fortune 500 companies and Global Customers

Strong knowledge of HTTPS/SSL, VLANs, TCP/IP, DNS, NAT devices, DHCP servers, and Firewalls

Proficiency in hybrid cloud architectures, machine learning, IoT ecosystems, and API integrations

Experience designing security and IoT solutions that meet enterprise-scale requirements

Positive attitude with a strong desire to learn and adapt to an evolving workplace

Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills to effectively engage diverse audiences, including C-level executives and technical stakeholders

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment while solving complex technical challenges

Genuine excitement for software, hardware, cloud security and IoT devices, with the ability to articulate how they work

Preferred

Experience working for a technology vendor in a field CTO role preferred

Certifications (Preferred): AWS, CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, CEH, Security+ Network+, Microsoft certifications, and other industry certifications will be considered

Bonus points for prior experience in startups or the physical security industry

Benefits

Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans

Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage

Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options

Expanded mental health support

Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits

Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time

Professional development stipend

Fertility Stipend

Wellness/fitness benefits

Healthy lunches provided daily

Commuter benefits