Technical Marketing Engineer - SASE/SSE

About Us

Versa Networks is a recognized leader in Secure Service Edge (SSE) and AI-driven cybersecurity solutions, helping enterprises securely connect users, devices, and applications from anywhere. Our cloud-native SSE platform integrates Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Remote Browser Isolation (RBI), and Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS) into a unified, scalable solution.

Powered by AI and advanced threat intelligence, Versa's products protect enterprises against evolving cyber threats while delivering seamless user experiences and operational efficiency.

Description

We're seeking a Technical Marketing Engineer (TME) to work directly with Product Management and Engineering as the technical voice for Versa's SASE/SSE innovations. You'll create compelling technical narratives, build early product demos, and enable go-to-market teams with deep technical expertise. This role reports to Product Management and serves as the bridge between engineering capabilities and market communication.

Responsibilities

Technical Content & Demos

Build end-to-end security demonstrations showcasing integrated SASE/SSE capabilities
Create demos for new product features and releases
Create compelling end-to-end system demos
Develop technical whitepapers, solution briefs, and reference architectures
Produce demo videos, technical blogs, and documentation

Engineering Collaboration

Work closely with Engineering teams to understand new features and capabilities
Participate in beta testing and technical validation
Provide field feedback and market requirements to Engineering
Translate technical capabilities into customer-facing narratives

Competitive Positioning

Conduct hands-on competitive evaluations
Develop technical battle cards and differentiation messaging
Provide competitive intelligence to Product Management
Create comparison content for market positioning

Cross-Functional Enablement

Support Product Marketing with technical content and messaging
Enable Sales Solution Architects with technical guidance in their demo environments
Collaborate with Sales Enablement on training materials
Provide technical expertise for customer presentations and events

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
4+ years in technical product marketing, solutions engineering, or product management
Hands-on experience with SASE/SSE technologies: SWG, CASB, ZTNA, DLP, FWaaS
Understanding of networking (SD-WAN, routing) and cloud security architectures
Scripting skills in Python, Bash, or similar languages for automation and demos

Domain Knowledge

Working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and threat landscape
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Familiarity with API security and security analytics
Understanding of enterprise compliance requirements

Communication

Strong technical presentation and storytelling skills
Excellent technical writing ability
Experience creating demos and technical content
Comfortable presenting to technical and business audiences

Collaboration

Experience working closely with engineering and product management teams
Ability to translate technical capabilities into business value
Self-starter with ability to work cross-functionally
Customer-focused mindset

Preferred Qualifications

Industry certifications: CISSP, CCNP Security, or equivalent
Cloud certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Security Specialty, GCP Professional Cloud Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, or similar
Prior experience at security or networking vendors
Lab environment and demo automation skills
Background in technical evangelism or developer relations

Reporting Structure

This role reports directly to Product Management and works closely with Engineering, Product Marketing, Sales Enablement, and Solution Architecture teams