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Customer Success Engineer (Federal) TS/SCI w/FSP

260k – 290kMarylandCustomer SuccessHybrid5+ YOE
Summary

Provides post-sales technical leadership to federal customers, driving adoption of network digital twin platform, resolving issues, and collaborating cross-functionally. Requires 5+ years customer-facing networking experience, TS/SCI clearance, and BS in Computer Science.

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Provide advice and guidance as Forward Networks subject matter expert to ensure successful ongoing usage and adoption of technologies
  • Take ownership of post-sales technical issues, working with cross-functional teams to document problem resolution steps and troubleshooting procedures
  • Walk customers through various stages of adoption with Forward Networks Platform
  • Collaborate with internal Product Management, Engineering, Sales, and Marketing teams
  • Some travel to customer locations (<10%)

Requirements

  • B.S. Computer Science or equivalent educational experience
  • TS/SCI with CI Clearance Required
  • 5+ years of customer facing experience in a post-sales engineer role for a networking company, relevant software vendor, or as a network engineer for a large enterprise, service provider or Governmental agencies

Experience

  • Strong understanding of Networking and Security fundamentals
  • Experience with multiple Network vendors (e.g. A10, Arista, Cisco, F5, Fortinet, Juniper, Palo Alto Networks)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with focus on needs analysis, positioning, business justification, and closing techniques; superior presentation skills
  • Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills, ability to provide quick resolution to problems
  • Demonstrable success in thinking strategically, executing tactically while providing high levels of customer satisfaction and retention in fast-paced environment

Highly Desired

  • One or more of the following certificates: CCIE, JNCIE, or VCDX
  • Experience working for a startup company
  • Working knowledge of API driven workflows and scripting languages (Python, bash, jq, graphql)

Compensation

  • Starting base salary + bonus: $260,000 - $290,000/yr
  • May include stock
Skills
NetworkingSecurityCiscoAristaJuniperPalo Alto NetworksPythonbashAPIgraphql
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