Technical Marketing Engineer

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