Principal Technologist
CommvaultAbout the role
About Commvault
Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT) is the gold standard in cyber resilience. The company empowers customers to uncover, take action, and rapidly recover from cyberattacks – keeping data safe and businesses resilient. The company’s unique AI-powered platform combines best-in-class data protection, exceptional data security, advanced data intelligence, and lightning-fast recovery across any workload or cloud at the lowest TCO. For over 25 years, more than 100,000 organizations and a vast partner ecosystem have relied on Commvault to reduce risks, improve governance, and do more with data.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
As a seasoned Principal Technologist, you will be expected to understand and communicate complex cybersecurity concepts serving as an evangelist for the company's products, promoting them to different stakeholders, potential clients, and partners. You will also be expected to provide guidance on AD recovery best practices and demonstrate how our offerings delivery industry leading cyber resiliency for Active Directory and other critical workloads. Your role will be pivotal in linking the technical aspects to business needs, driving sales and customer satisfaction.
Job Responsibilities:
- Support the sales process with your cybersecurity expertise, provide demonstrations, answer technical inquiries, and provide insight to those responsible for crafting proposals that meet customer needs.
- Analyze and interpret system and network requirements to recommend effective and innovative solutions based on our product offerings.
- Assess and explain complex cybersecurity risks to clients, highlighting how our software solutions can address their security needs.
- Stay well-informed of the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and governing changes, ensuring our offerings remain relevant, compliant, and competitive.
- Interface with CISOs and AD architects and confidently position the value of Commvault cyber resiliency solutions for Active Directory.
- Consult with customers on Active Directory security and cyber resiliency best practices and help them build reliable and repeatable AD forest recovery plans.
- Act as a product evangelist, representing our company's solutions to potential clients, stakeholders, and at industry events.
- Actively engage in internal collaboration with leadership, sales, and development teams, fostering an enhanced understanding of the dynamic landscape of cybersecurity needs and direction, while providing user feedback, market trends, and insights to shape product improvements and the development of new features.
Required Qualifications:
- With 15-20 years of experience in a technology-focused role with emphasis on cybersecurity or a bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Advanced degrees are preferred.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, IT risk management, and the regulatory landscape.
- Thorough understanding of Active Directory (inclusive of Azure AD / Entra ID) architecture, security requirements, and recovery strategies.
- 10+ years of experience in the field working with enterprise customers to define and implement AD security and full forest recovery strategies.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to a wide range of audiences.
- Proven experience in promoting and demonstrating technology products.
- Robust problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and a customer-centric approach.
Bonus Qualifications:
- CISSP, CISM, or similar certification.
- Experience in Commvault or another backup technology.
- Previous experience in a Field CTO role or a similar deep technical experience involving technical sales support.
- Deep knowledge of cloud architectures and database systems and their cybersecurity implications.
- Experience in navigating complex enterprise environments and liaising with various stakeholders.
Thank you for your interest in Commvault. Total compensation for this role is market competitive, and within the below base salary range:
$165,500 - $287,500We’re proud to offer competitive benefits that care for you and your family through our 401K plan, health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision available for families and domestic partners), and pet insurance for your furry family members. You can also find the details of our U.S. benefits by visiting benefits.commvault.com.
Commvault is an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are always committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, a
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