Description

Founded in 1990, World Wide Technology (WWT), a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution, with $20 billion in annual revenue, combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for large public and private organizations around the world. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps customers and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.

With over 12,000 employees and more than 55 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 13 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!

What is the ATC?

Our Advanced Technology Center (ATC) is like no other testing and research lab. We call it an ecosystem that is front ended by our WWT Platform (Website). It's the place engineers and architects go for exclusive resources, guidance and tools. In the ATC, we provide Labs, Learning Paths, Cyber Range, Proof of Concepts, Lab Hosting Programs, and WWT Research. These offerings are meant for our Customers, Partners, and Internal Employees who need training and education on the latest and greatest solutions across all technology domains.

What will you be doing?

This role is a Technical Solutions Architect I in the Lab Services Security team within the Advanced Technology Center (ATC). This position is hands-on and focused on building, deploying, and maintaining security-focused lab environments used for customer Proof of Concepts ( PoCs ), training, and long-term lab services.

This is not a purely design or pre-sales role - this is a lab-based architect role responsible for executing, validating , and maintaining security solutions in a multi-vendor environment.

The ideal candidate will have foundational knowledge across multiple areas of cybersecurity and a strong interest in continuously learning and expanding their technical depth across security domains including endpoint, network, and cloud security.

Responsibilities:

• 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, Proof of Concepts, 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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

• A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Candidates should have experience deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting in one or more of the following areas:
  • Endpoint Security:
    • Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) including Crowdstrike , SentinelOne , 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

ADDITIONAL SECURITY KNOWLEDGE (PREFERRED):

• 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 (e.g., web application vulnerabilities, attack methodologies)

(Note: Hands-on offensive security experience is a plus but not required )

Want to learn more about the ATC? Check us out on our platform: https://www.wwt.com/corporate/who-we-are/overview#atc

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $128,000 to $160,000 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing: Heath, 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

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All!

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