Technical Solutions Engineer

We are looking for a dedicated Technical Solutions Engineer to join our growing, distributed team at Coforma.

This position requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate has experience in software development, cloud architecture, information security, networking, and Linux systems and will leverage their knowledge and expertise in these areas to help shape solutions from a technical and engineering perspective. You'll directly interface with Capture Managers and cross-functional team members throughout the proposal process, helping the team overcome technical objections and supporting engineering projects across the organization.

If you’re passionate about improving lives through digital products and services, then Coforma is a great company for you.

$150,235 to $169,146 Annual Salary + Benefits + Growth Potential

Placement within this range will be based on the competency level of the candidate. An offer will be made at one of the following tiers:

• Tier 1 - $150,235.80: Meets stated qualification and experience requirements. May need guidance and training beyond onboarding to perform the more complex functions of the role.
• Tier 2 - $159,691.20: Experienced and fully competent. Will be able to independently perform key responsibilities of the role once onboarding is completed.
• Tier 3 - $169,146.60: Highly experienced and can perform all responsibilities of the role at a higher level than expected once onboarding is completed.

To honor our company-wide equitable pay system, the posted salary range and corresponding tier salaries are non-negotiable.

This is a US-based remote position open to applicants in the states listed below. Some travel may be required.

To ensure we remain compliant with all state, county, and local employment and tax regulations, applicants must currently reside in one of the following states to be considered for employment with Coforma. This list will be updated periodically as our PeopleOps team works to open up hiring in additional states.

• Arizona
• California
• District of Columbia
• Florida
• Georgia
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Montana
• Nevada
• New Jersey
• New York
• North Carolina
• Oregon
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Virginia
• Washington
• Wisconsin

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities):

• Serve as the subject matter authority on technical capabilities and offerings and design solutions by analyzing client and project requirements and objectives
• Collaborate with colleagues across Growth, Engineering, and other disciplines to conduct technical reviews of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and supporting solicitation materials
• Work with your team to design and build systems at scale that are secure, compliant, and meet the needs of our clients and end users
• Bounce between growth and business development work and internal engineering projects as needed

In Your First 30 Days, You Will:

• Complete new hire orientation training and familiarize yourself with the Coforma Field Guide
• Meet key stakeholders and counterparts across the org
• Train on internal tools and processes and become familiar with our active pipeline
• Review our Growth and Engineering documentation and gain a solid understanding of each team's structure and practices

After 60 Days:

• Support the Capture Management team in responding to RFPs and RFIs and developing responses, presentation content, etc.
• Act as a technical resource for the broader Growth team

After 90 Days:

• Begin designing and building solutions for RTEPs, RFPs, etc. and participate in oral presentations and Tech Challenges as needed
• Identify gaps and present ideas and suggestions to help improve collaboration between Growth, Engineering, and Delivery

Who You Are and What You Know (Knowledge and Experience Requirements):

• A minimum of 5 years of professional work experience in a Sales Engineer, Solutions Engineer, or full stack engineering role working with teams across Product, Design, Research, and Growth to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical architectures and deployment workflows
• Experience with and strong understanding of major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud), containerization and orchestration platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes, and modern CI/CD deployment pipelines
• Familiarity with authentication and authorization protocols (SSO, SAML, OIDC, RBAC) and deep knowledge and understanding of security principles and best practices, encryption standards, and enterprise compliance requirements such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, and more
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills (verbal, written, and/or with the use of assistive tech) and the ability to clearly and efficiently articulate complex technical matters to non-technical stakeholders, customers, and partners
• Full-time resident of the contiguous United States (must be legally authorized to work in the US now and in the future without sponsorship)

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience working in startup environments (pre-seed through Series A, B, C, and beyond) is strongly preferred
• Experience with Active Directory, SAML/SCIM, API's, Typescript, Python, and other coding languages
• Prior experience in product management and delivery
• Relevant industry certifications (AWS, GCP, Azure, CCNA, CCDA, Security+, Network+, CISSP, CSP, etc.) and willingness to obtain new certifications is a plus

Other:

• Internet: Will prioritize and maintain access to strong, reliable internet for the remote nature of our work, except when on vacation or holiday.
• Security: Will keep the highest security practices to ensure privacy and security of Coforma and client information, given the nature of our work, even when on vacation.
• Travel Flexibility: On request and with advanced notice, will attend in-person events such as meetings, workshops, and trainings as assigned for projects that require it.
• Brand Representation: Will represent Coforma professionally and sincerely, modeling our Company Values in all interactions.