Illumio

Vice President, Solutions Engineering

Illumio

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Headquarters • California • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $254,000 - $305,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

CloudCyber Security

About the role

  • Lead, coach, and inspire the Solutions Engineering teams across the Americas.
  • Define and execute a unified pre-sales vision aligned with Illumio’s GTM strategy.
  • Build, hire, and expand diverse, high-performing teams.
  • Create scalable structures and processes to support Illumio’s growth trajectory.
  • Partner with Sales, Product, Engineering, Customer Success, and Professional Services to ensure seamless execution of customer journeys and feedback loops.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor for C-suite executives and technical leaders at strategic accounts.
  • Drive consistency and effectiveness in pre-sales motions, including workload balancing, issue resolution, and technical validation frameworks.
  • Represent Illumio at key customer, industry, and analyst events; evangelize the company’s thought leadership in Zero Trust and breach containment.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience in Solutions Engineering, Technical Sales, or Pre-Sales leadership roles, with at least 5+ years in VP or senior executive capacity.
  • Demonstrated experience scaling pre-sales organizations in enterprise software, SaaS, or cybersecurity.
  • Proven success working with large enterprise customers across multiple industries and geographies.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
  • Deep understanding of networking, cybersecurity, cloud platforms, and enterprise IT architectures.
  • Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with experience engaging both technical practitioners and executive leadership.
  • Strong ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and align teams toward common goals.
  • Known for fostering positive team culture, collaboration, and empowerment.
  • Willingness to travel across the Americas as required (~40–50%).
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
  • Health and Dependent Savings Accounts
  • Life and Disability Programs
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Voluntary Benefit Programs
  • Company Sponsored Wellness Program
  • Wellness Reimbursement Program
  • Retirement Savings
  • Equity Opportunities
  • Paid time off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Incentive Program

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
Solutions EngineeringTechnical SalesPre-Sales leadershipenterprise softwareSaaScybersecuritynetworkingcloud platformsenterprise IT architecturestechnical validation frameworks
Soft skills
leadershipcoachingcommunicationpresentationinfluencecollaborationteam cultureempowermentproblem-solvingstrategic thinking
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in EngineeringMaster’s degree (preferred)
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