Technical Marketing Engineer (Networking Domain) - 8 to 10 years - Bangalore

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  • Location:
    Bangalore, India
  • Alternate Location
    REMOTE-INDIA-CITIES
  • Area of Interest
    Engineer - Software
  • Job Type
    Professional
  • Technology Interest
    Service Provider
  • Job Id
    1433247
As a Technical Marketing Engineer in the Secure WAN team, you will play a key role in driving the adoption and success of Catalyst 8K Edge security solutions, focusing on Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), and SASE. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Engineering, Sales, and Customers, ensuring security products meet market needs and exceed customer expectations.
This role requires a deep technical understanding, the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear marketing and training strategies, and a strong focus on customer advocacy.
Key Responsibilities:
 
Product Evangelism and Advocacy:
  • Represent security products in key customer engagements, conferences, and events.
  • Conduct technical presentations, demonstrations, and proof-of-concept (POC) workshops for customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
  • Clearly communicate the value proposition of security solutions, highlighting both technical and business benefits.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Partner with Product Management to influence product strategy, feature prioritization, and roadmap development.
  • Collaborate with Engineering to ensure customer requirements are integrated into product design and development.
  • Work closely with Sales and Channel Teams to drive product adoption through customer training, feedback sessions, and technical guidance.
Technical Documentation and Enablement:
  • Create and maintain technical documentation such as white papers, technical briefs, use cases, and how-to guides.
  • Develop training materials and deliver technical training sessions for customers, partners, and internal teams.
Skills and Qualifications:
Technical Expertise:
  • Expertise in network security technologies including NGFW, IPSec, DDoS protection, malware detection, and encryption technologies.
  • Familiarity with routing technologies, preferably SD-WAN, and experience with protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
  • Good understanding of Cloud SaaS & IaaS solutions. Relevant cloud or security or AI certifications are a significant advantage.
Communication and Collaboration:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for a variety of audiences.
  • Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with teams including sales, marketing, engineering, and customers.
Customer Focus:
  • A passion for understanding customer pain points and converting them into actionable product features.
  • Experience in managing customer adoption programs or beta trials is a plus.
Educational Background:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of industry experience in Technical Marketing, Engineering/QA, or Networking Security roles.
Summary:
This position is pivotal in ensuring network security products align with market needs and drive adoption. It offers a blend of technical leadership, customer engagement, and cross-functional collaboration, making it ideal for professionals who excel in fast-paced and innovative environments.

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