Verkada is a leader in cloud-based B2B physical security. Verkada offers six product lines — video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace and intercoms — integrated with a single cloud-based software platform.
Designed with simplicity and scalability in mind, Verkada gives organizations the real-time insight to know what could impact the safety and comfort of people throughout their physical environment, while empowering them to take immediate action to minimize security risks, workplace frustrations and costly inefficiencies.
Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices across three continents, 2,100+ full-time employees and 28,000+ customers across 70+ countries.
The Role
We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer in the Global Services division with expert experience in Cloud Security, IoT Systems, Networking, Linux systems, Security Surveillance, and Access Control. You will partner directly with the Global Services Manager and Territory Account Executives to service large and strategic customers within the Verkada footprint. In this role, you will directly interface with customers and partners on post-sales deployment project management, assisting with technical issues and providing expert-level configuration and training on Verkada Products. We need someone who will be highly motivated, able to learn quickly, and work independently while making an impact on the success of our Global deployments.
Responsibilities
- Be the subject matter authority on the full Verkada suite of products and offerings and provide expert-level service to customers during the post-sales process
- Serve as the project management arm for customer accounts, ensuring successful deployments of Verkada products in the customer’s environment
- Magnify the value of Verkada products for customers through configuring and fine-tuning product features, use cases, and analytics; provide vendor-led training to customers
- Effectively serve as the technical voice to all levels of customer, from C-level executives to loss prevention managers and directors of IT
- Work directly with your Global Services Manager and Sales Account Executives to develop services strategies and workflows for the customer, as well as participate in cross-selling and up-selling opportunities
- Stay up to date on the security and IoT industries by attending and presenting at strategic conferences and providing thought leadership within the market
- Be a Product Technical Evangelist in training/educating partners, customers, and internal employees on the latest Verkada product offerings
- Write white papers and knowledge base articles about Verkada Products, features, and integrations=
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience as a Sales Engineer, Technical Account Manager, or Professional Services Consultant with a proven track record of working with Fortune 500 companies
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Information and Computer Technology, Networking, IT Security, or similar field
- Ability to gain FedRAMP Compliance: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card)
- Strong background in Computer Networking: HTTPS/SSL, VLANs, TCP/IP, DNS, NAT devices, DHCP servers, firewalls, and software systems
- Outstanding written & verbal communication skills to efficiently articulate technical matters with customers and partners
- Entrepreneurial and positive attitude with a strong desire to learn
- Ability to adapt to an ever evolving workplace and company
- Genuine excitement for software/hardware products, Cloud Security, and IoT devices
- Travel up to 25%-50%
Preferred Qualifications
- Industry certifications such as AWS, CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, MCSE, CEH, Security+, A+, Network+
- Experience working with Linux systems
- Previous startup experience
Annual Pay Range
Below is the annual on-target earnings (OTE) range for full-time employees for this position, comprised of base compensation and commissions (if applicable).
Estimated Annual Pay Range
$123,500—$175,000 USD
As an equal opportunity employer, Verkada is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Verkada will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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What We Do
Verkada is the world’s largest cloud-based B2B physical security platform, offering a seamless blend of tech and safety. With six product lines — video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace systems, and intercoms — all integrated on one cloud platform, Verkada is designed for simplicity and scalability. Our real-time insights help organizations keep their spaces safe and comfortable while taking swift action to minimize security risks, workplace hassles, and costly inefficiencies.
Founded in 2016 and backed by over $460M in funding, we’ve grown fast, with 16 offices spread across four continents, 2,000+ employees, and 26,000+ customers in 85+ countries — including 82 of the Fortune 500.
Created by Stanford computer scientists and security experts, alongside Cisco Meraki’s co-founder and COO Hans Robertson, Verkada calls San Mateo, CA home. We also have offices in Salt Lake City, Tampa, Phoenix, Austin, London, Sydney, Taiwan, New York, Philadelphia, Toronto, Mexico City, Seattle, Tokyo, and Korea.
Why Work With Us
Verkada’s products start with safety – video security cameras, door-based access control and alarms, and extend to operations, environmental sensors, visitor and mailroom management.
All of our products can be accessed within one cloud ecosystem, bringing the intuitive and easy-to-use nature of consumer security products to the levels of scale
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