Overview
Remote
$100,000 - $150,000
Full Time
50% Travel
Skills
solutions engineer
sales engineer
presales engineering
networking
network security
cloud security
OSI model
tcp
udp
dns
http
https
waf
cdn
forward proxy
tls
ssl
internet security
ddos
firewalls
vpn
dlp
bgp
gre
sd-wan
mpls
gtm
ztna
sase
identity
authentication
cloud
technical sales
technical sales presentations
product demos
POCs
professional services
public sector
acls
restful apis
browser developer tools
AI
Job Details
KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for a Solutions Engineer - Cloud, CDN & Internet Security (Public Sector) for the Southeast region.
Available Southeast Locations: Atlanta, GA * Raleigh, NC * Charlotte, NC * Nashville, TN * Miami, FL
This is a work-from-home role, but you should reside in one of the listed regions. The role comes with 30-40% travel.
What You'll Do
As a Solutions Engineer, you'll serve as the technical lead throughout the entire sales cycle-providing pre-sales support, technical consultation, and long-term account leadership. You'll work closely with public sector prospects and customers to educate, empower, and ensure their success across a wide range of Internet, networking, and cloud-based technologies.
Your expertise in distributed systems, networking, and security will help you design best-fit solutions, deliver compelling demonstrations, onboard new customers (virtually or in person), and support long-term technology strategies.
This role requires a solid understanding of both on-premise security and networking implementations, as well as cloud architectures commonly used across U.S. Public Sector environments. You will act as a technical advocate for the customer and collaborate closely with internal teams across Sales, Product, Engineering, and Customer Support.
This is a work-from-home role, but you should reside in one of the listed regions. The role comes with 30-40% travel.
What You'll Do
As a Solutions Engineer, you'll serve as the technical lead throughout the entire sales cycle-providing pre-sales support, technical consultation, and long-term account leadership. You'll work closely with public sector prospects and customers to educate, empower, and ensure their success across a wide range of Internet, networking, and cloud-based technologies.
Your expertise in distributed systems, networking, and security will help you design best-fit solutions, deliver compelling demonstrations, onboard new customers (virtually or in person), and support long-term technology strategies.
This role requires a solid understanding of both on-premise security and networking implementations, as well as cloud architectures commonly used across U.S. Public Sector environments. You will act as a technical advocate for the customer and collaborate closely with internal teams across Sales, Product, Engineering, and Customer Support.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical discussions and solution design throughout the sales and customer lifecycle.
- Partner with sales and account teams to identify customer needs, define technical requirements, and deliver proofs of concept.
- Advise customers on technical best practices, implementation strategies, and optimization opportunities.
- Provide technical guidance on Internet infrastructure, networking, and security technologies.
- Develop and present technical demonstrations and documentation.
- Participate in ongoing knowledge-sharing and process improvement across the engineering team.
- Some travel required (approximately 30-40%) for customer meetings, conferences, and team collaboration.
What We Look For
Our Solutions Engineers come from diverse professional backgrounds-consulting, engineering, software development, product management, and customer success. What they share is curiosity, empathy, and a passion for technology.
You should be someone who can explain complex technical topics in a clear, accessible way. You're hands-on, enjoy solving problems, and value collaboration across different disciplines and perspectives.
Requirements
Our Solutions Engineers come from diverse professional backgrounds-consulting, engineering, software development, product management, and customer success. What they share is curiosity, empathy, and a passion for technology.
You should be someone who can explain complex technical topics in a clear, accessible way. You're hands-on, enjoy solving problems, and value collaboration across different disciplines and perspectives.
Requirements
- Core technical knowledge: OSI Model (Layers 1-7), TCP/UDP, DNS (authoritative and recursive), HTTP/HTTPS (WAF, CDN, forward proxy), TLS/SSL, Internet security (DDoS, firewalls, VPN, DLP), BGP, GRE, SD-WAN, MPLS, GTM, ZTNA/SASE, identity/authentication, and cloud computing (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure).
- Experience with on-premise infrastructure and networking configurations (including legacy systems).
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a customer-facing technical, consulting, or sales engineering role (not necessarily in tech). Must include client presentations including demos & ideally POCs.
- Public sector experience is a big plus.
- Demonstrated technical curiosity and continuous learning mindset.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage projects, meet deadlines, and balance multiple priorities.
Desired Skills
- Understanding of firewalls (L3/L4/L7), ACLs, and network security principles.
- Comfort with command-line interfaces, RESTful APIs, and browser developer tools.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (not required).
- Foundational understanding of AI concepts and an interest in applying AI to customer solutions.
- Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) are a plus.
About You
- You can translate complex technical concepts for audiences ranging from engineers to executives.
- You're a lifelong learner who enjoys exploring new technologies and sharing knowledge with others.
- You're creative and resourceful when solving customer challenges.
- You're organized, dependable, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
***Please note the final interview will include a presentation.
Compensation depends on experience and is Total On-Target Compensation (OTE): $100-150K base plus variable incentive pay & participation in the company's equity plan.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSA, commuter accounts, mental health support, global travel insurance, 401(k), life/disability insurance, and flexible PTO programs.
ABOUT KORE1
Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.
Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.
Kore1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kore1 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Kore1 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Kore1's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.