Sr. Solutions Architect CybersecurityAt Voltron Data, we are on a mission to transform the way data is processed and analyzed, leveraging the power of open-source libraries and cutting-edge GPU technology. As a Sr. Solutions Architect - CyberSecurity, you will be at the forefront of this transformation, working directly with our customers to deploy, optimize, and showcase the capabilities of our powerful tools. 

You’ll play a critical role in bridging the gap between our technology and the unique challenges our customers face, building tailored solutions that drive real-world impact. This is an opportunity to not only deepen your technical expertise but also to become a key advocate for Voltron Data’s vision, influencing both our product strategy and the success of our customers.

Why work at Voltron Data?

• We are Going for Impact: We are a Series A, venture-backed startup assembling a global team to design next-generation data systems, creating a new foundation for data processing built on composable open standards, with Theseus, our GPU query engine for petabyte-scale ETL, harnessing the speed and efficiency of modern hardware. 
• We are Committed to Bridging Open Source Communities: We are a collection of open source maintainers who have been driving open source ecosystems over the last 15 years, particularly in the C++, Python, and R programming ecosystems.
• We are Building a Diverse, Inclusive Company:  We are creating a representative, equitable, and respectful workplace that prioritizes employee growth. Everyone at Voltron Data is bought into the company’s success; all voices are critical to shaping the organization’s future.
  
  

Timeline:

Below is a rough timeline of where you can expect to be at different points during your career path starting in this position.

Your First 30 Days at Voltron Data:

• Getting Started: You’ll dive into our existing solutions and technology stack, familiarizing yourself with Voltron Data's open-source libraries and our GPU query engine, Theseus.
• Hands-On Learning: Begin deploying development and demo environments in AWS and GCP, leveraging either EKS and GKE or manually deploying servers using Terraform.
• Foundational Demos: Start building basic demos using our open-source tools and Theseus, getting a feel for how our technology addresses real-world problems.
• Work to Understand the Business Value of Voltron Data: Work to understand how to benefit our customers using the capabilities of Theseus.
• Working to Accelerate and Build our Cybersecurity Capabilities: Start applying your CyberSecurity skills to the data problems faced in the industry.

60 Days In:

• Expanding Impact: Build more complex and targeted demos that showcase Cyber Security use cases, using our open-source libraries and Theseus to highlight the power of our solutions.
• Content Creation: Collaborate with the marketing and product marketing teams to write your first blog post, sharing insights and learnings from your demo projects.
• Customer Interaction: Start engaging with customers, understanding their unique cyber security challenges, and answering technical questions to help guide them toward the best solutions.

90 Days In:

• Public Engagement: Take the lead in hosting your first webinar, sharing your expertise on Voltron Data's solutions and how they can be leveraged to solve real-world problems.
• Use Case Development: Work closely with customers to build detailed use case and prove out the capabilities of the platform in the cyber security space.

6 Months In:

• Customer Advocate: You’ll have become the go-to expert for customers seeking advice on how to leverage Voltron Data’s technology for cyber security. You’ll be regularly presenting to customers to show the value of the Voltron Data platform.
• Thought Leadership: Continue to expand your thought leadership by contributing regularly to blogs and webinars, while also engaging in developer relations to build a strong community around our open-source libraries and Theseus.
• Strategic Contributions: Collaborate with internal leadership to refine and build upon use case stories, helping to shape the direction of our product and customer engagement strategies in Cyber Security.

12 Months In and Beyond:

• Trusted Partner: You’ll have established yourself as a trusted partner to both customers and internal teams, consistently delivering impactful solutions and thought leadership that drives Voltron Data forward.
• Innovator: Continue to innovate by developing new demos, exploring new use cases, and refining deployment strategies for Voltron Data in Cyber Security.
• Leadership Role: Begin mentoring new team members and take on a larger role in shaping the direction of the Solutions Engineering team and its engagement with the broader technical community.

Previous experience required:

• Familiarity with OCSF and MITRE
• Capability to understand both red and blue teaming
• Experience using data in Cybersecurity in a defensive position
• Understand or experience with a SOC, and how it functions

Previous experience that could be helpful (not required):

• Docker / Containerization
• Security technologies, such as OAuth2, TLS, mTLS, and JWTs
• Open-source data formats: parquet, orc, Delta Lake, and/or Iceberg
• Experience with Cloud Data engines - such as Snowflake, Databricks, ClickHouse, or BigQuery
• Tuning analytics workloads that query terabytes or more of data
• Apache Arrow technologies, including Flight and/or Flight SQL
• SQL Abstraction libraries - such as Ibis, SQLAlchemy, R
• Open-source SQL/Data engines - such as DuckDB or Apache DataFusion
• Programming in C++, Go, or Java

US Compensation - The salary range for this role is between $195,000 to $240,000. We have a global market-based pay structure which varies by location. Please note that the base pay range is a guideline and for candidates who receive an offer, the exact base pay will vary based on factors such as actual work location, skills and experience of the candidate. This position is also eligible for additional incentives such as equity awards.

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