Director, Solutions Architect

Who We Are 

Cobalt was founded on the belief of a fundamental human aspiration: the desire to live better and safer. It all started in 2013, when our founders realized that pentesting can be better. Today our diverse, fully remote team is committed to helping organizations of all sizes with seamless, effective and collaborative Offensive Security Testing that empower organizations to OPERATE FEARLESSLY and INNOVATE SECURELY.

Our customers can start a pentest in as little as 24 hours and integrate with advanced development cycles thanks to the powerful combination of our SaaS platform coupled with an exclusive community of testers known as the Cobalt Core. Accepting just 5% of applicants, the Cobalt Core boasts over 400 closely vetted and highly skilled testers who jointly conduct thousands of tests each year and are at the forefront of identifying and helping remediate risk across a dynamically changing attack surface.

Cobalt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive workforce at our company. At Cobalt we aspire to engage with diverse individuals, communities, and organizations in order to continue to nurture our unique rich diverse culture. Join our team, and be your true self to do your best work. 

Description

The Director of Solutions Architecture will lead Cobalt’s pre-sales technical organization. This role blends strategic leadership, customer engagement, and hands-on understanding of Cobalt’s products to support our rapid growth objectives.

The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader and field-facing advisor who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution - developing high-performing teams, engaging with enterprise customers, and influencing product and sales strategy. 

What You’ll Do

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and coach the solutions architecture team
• Work with sales leadership to establish and refine our customer facing demos and presales process with the goal of reducing sales timelines and increasing conversion rates and deal size
• Drive a culture of accountability and collaboration

Customer & Partner Engagement

• Represent Cobalt’s unique value prop to customers and prospects
• Serve as a technical advisor to customers/prospects on how to best build a continuous offensive security program
• Represent Cobalt at trade shows and industry events

Strategic & Technical Leadership

• Represent the customer internally, providing input on the product roadmap, messaging, positioning and pricing
• Partner cross functionally to shape new offerings and business models

You Must Have

• Minimum 5 years of experience selling cybersecurity products and services
• Minimum 3 years experience leading a team of solutions architects
• Ability to translate technical solutions into customer outcomes
• Excellent presentation, storytelling, and executive communication skills
• Comfortable engaging at all levels — from technical deep dives to C-level discussions
• Self starter comfortable working in a fast paced environment
• East coast location preferred

Why You Should Join Us

• Grow in a passionate, rapidly expanding industry operating at the forefront of the Pentesting industry 
• Work directly with experienced senior leaders with ongoing mentorship opportunities
• Earn competitive compensation and an attractive equity plan
• Save for the future with a 401(k) program (US) or pension (EU) 
• Benefit from medical, dental, vision and life insurance (US) or statutory healthcare (EU)
• Leverage stipends for:
• Wellness
• Work-from-home equipment & wifi
• Learning & development
• Make the most of our flexible, generous paid time off and paid parental leave 

Pay Range Disclosure (For US openings only)

Cobalt is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $157,800 - $197,250 per year base + variable + equity + benefits. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications.  The salary range may differ in other states and may be impacted by proximity to major metropolitan cities. 

Cobalt (the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer, and we want the best available persons for every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company's policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws and providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

Cobalt is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). It allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.