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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