Technical Solutions Architect II - Security

World Wide Technology (WWT) is a global technology solutions provider. This role is part of the Advanced Technology Center (ATC) focused on building, deploying, and maintaining security‑focused lab environments.

This is a Technical Solutions Architect I in the Lab Services Security team. The position is hands‑on and centered on executing, validating, and maintaining security solutions in a multi‑vendor environment. You will build and manage lab environments for customer Proof of Concepts (PoCs), training, and long‑term lab services.

• Build and manage relationships with customers and partners, both internally and externally
• Design, build, deploy, and maintain security lab environments for customer engagements including sandbox environments, PoCs, and Lab-as-a-Service offerings
• Execute hands‑on configuration, integration, and validation of security technologies across multiple domains
• Develop and execute test plans and use cases aligned to real‑world customer scenarios
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to security integrations, configurations, and lab performance
• Create architectural diagrams, access guides, test documentation, and knowledge articles for internal and external use
• Collaborate with customers, sales teams, engineers, and architects to design and deliver effective security solutions
• Support the full lifecycle of lab engagements including scoping, build, execution, testing, teardown, and optimization
• Support business development and marketing initiatives as needed
• Achieve industry certifications to support partner requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a related technical field
• 1-3 years experience with 3 or more of the following: EDR, XDR, SASE, NGFW, SOAR, Breach & Attack Simulation, OT/IoT security, and SIEM
• Foundational knowledge of networking, virtualization, and compute infrastructure
• Experience deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting in one or more of the following areas:
  • Endpoint Security:
    Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) including Crowdstrike, Sentinel One, or Microsoft Defender;
    Endpoint protection and threat detection fundamentals
  • Network Security:
    Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) including Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, or CheckPoint;
    Network segmentation and traffic inspection
  • Secure Access / Zero Trust: SASE / SSE including Netskope, Zscaler, Palo Alto, or Cisco;
    Identity-aware access and remote connectivity security
  • Security Operations:
    Exposure to SOC environments, monitoring, and alerting;
    Familiarity with SIEM and/or SOAR workflows
  • Identity & Infrastructure Security:
    Active Directory fundamentals; MFA/2FA including Microsoft EntraID, Okta, PingID, or Cisco Duo
• Soft Skills/Attributes:
  Strong intellectual curiosity and passion for learning new technologies;
  Ability to dive deep into technical topics and quickly build knowledge;
  Self-starter mindset with the ability to adapt in a fast‑paced, evolving environment;
  Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills;
  Effective communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly;
  Collaborative mindset and ability to work across cross‑functional teams

• Basic understanding of defensive security (blue team) concepts such as monitoring, detection, and response
• Cloud and Cloud Security including AWS, Azure, and GCP
• Exposure to offensive security (red team) concepts such as vulnerability identification and attack techniques
• Familiarity with common security risks and frameworks (web application vulnerabilities, attack methodologies)

Estimated base pay range: $128,000 to $160,000 annually. Actual salary is based on a variety of factors including shift, location, experience, and performance.

• Health and Wellbeing:
  Health, Dental, and Vision Care;
  Onsite Health Centers;
  Employee Assistance Program;
  Wellness program
• Financial Benefits:
  
  Competitive pay;
  Profit Sharing; 401k Plan with Company Matching;
  Life and Disability Insurance;
  Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year);
  Holidays (10 per year);
  Parental Leave;
  Military Leave;
  Bereavement
• Additional Perks:
  Nursing Mothers Benefits;
  Voluntary Legal;
  Pet Insurance;
  Employee Discount Program