Vectra® is the leader in AI-driven threat detection and response for hybrid and multi-cloud enterprises.
The Vectra AI Platform delivers integrated signal across public cloud, SaaS, identity, and data center networks in a single platform. Powered by patented Attack Signal Intelligence, it empowers security teams to rapidly prioritize, investigate and respond to the most advanced cyber-attacks. With 35 patents in AI-driven threat detection and the most vendor references in MITRE D3FEND, organizations worldwide rely on the Vectra AI to move at the speed and scale of hybrid attackers. For more information, visit www.vectra.ai.
About the Role
Vectra is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Technical Marketing to lead our global Technical Marketing function. This leader will define how Vectra communicates the technical value of our AI Native Security and Observability platform to customers, partners, analysts, and internal teams. The ideal candidate combines deep cybersecurity expertise with exceptional storytelling, technical enablement, and leadership capabilities.
As the bridge between Product Management, Engineering, Sales, Customer Success, and Marketing, you will build a high-performing team that delivers world-class technical content, competitive intelligence, product demonstrations, field enablement, and customer advocacy. You will serve as the voice of the customer internally while ensuring the field is equipped to successfully position and demonstrate Vectra's solutions.
What You'll Do-
- Define and lead Vectra's global Technical Marketing strategy and manage a high-performing team.
- Drive technical go-to-market readiness for product launches, including messaging, demos, training, and enablement.
- Develop scalable technical training, documentation, certifications, and knowledge resources for internal teams.
- Own and enhance product demo environments and technical labs.
- Lead competitive intelligence through market analysis, battle cards, and sales enablement assets.
- Represent Vectra in customer, analyst, and industry engagements, supporting strategic deals and gathering customer insights.
- Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Alliances to improve product strategy and GTM execution.
Required Qualifications
- 12+ years of experience in Technical Marketing, Sales Engineering, Product Management, Solutions Engineering, or related technical customer-facing roles.
- 5+ years leading and developing high-performing technical teams.
- Deep expertise in enterprise networking and cybersecurity technologies.
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, network protocols, and enterprise architectures.
- Solid understanding of security technologies including:
- Network Detection & Response (NDR)
- Identity Security
- Cloud Security
- AI Agents protection
- Agentic SOC
- SIEM
- SOAR
- Experience translating complex technical capabilities into compelling customer messaging.
- Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills with experience presenting to executives, customers, analysts, and technical audiences.
- Experience developing technical training, documentation, demonstrations, and enablement programs.
- Experience supporting enterprise sales cycles and strategic customer engagements.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple cross-functional initiatives.
- Experience using Python or similar scripting languages for automation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Familiarity with virtualization and container technologies.
- Experience with AI-driven cybersecurity solutions.
- Experience working with security operations teams and SOC workflows.
- Hands-on experience with automation and API integrations.
- CISSP, CCNP Security, CCIE, GIAC, or equivalent certifications.
Vectra provides a comprehensive total rewards package that supports the financial, physical, mental and overall health of our employees and their families. Compensation includes competitive base pay, incentive plan eligibility, and participation in the employee equity plan (stock options). Specific benefits offered varies by location, but commonly include health care insurance, income protection / life insurance, access to retirement savings plans, behavioral & emotional wellness services, generous time away from work, and a comprehensive employee recognition program.
Vectra is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
Skills Required
- 12+ years in Technical Marketing, Sales Engineering, Product Management, Solutions Engineering, or related technical customer-facing roles
- 5+ years leading and developing high-performing technical teams
- Deep expertise in enterprise networking and cybersecurity technologies
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, network protocols, and enterprise architectures
- Solid understanding of security technologies including NDR, Identity Security, Cloud Security, AI Agents protection, Agentic SOC, SIEM, and SOAR
- Experience translating complex technical capabilities into compelling customer messaging
- Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills with experience presenting to executives, customers, analysts, and technical audiences
- Experience developing technical training, documentation, demonstrations, and enablement programs
- Experience supporting enterprise sales cycles and strategic customer engagements
- Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple cross-functional initiatives
- Experience using Python or similar scripting languages for automation
- Experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Familiarity with virtualization and container technologies
- Experience with AI-driven cybersecurity solutions and SOC workflows
- Hands-on experience with automation and API integrations
- CISSP, CCNP Security, CCIE, GIAC, or equivalent certifications
What We Do
Vectra® is the leader in threat detection and response – from cloud and data center workloads to user and IoT devices. Its Cognito® platform accelerates threat detection and investigation using AI to enrich network metadata it collects and stores with the right context to detect, hunt and investigate known and unknown threats in real time. Vectra offers four applications on the Cognito platform to address high-priority use cases. Cognito Stream™ sends security-enriched metadata to data lakes and SIEMs. Cognito Recall™ is a cloud-based application to store and investigate threats in enriched metadata. Cognito Detect™ uses AI to reveal and prioritize hidden and unknown attackers at speed. And Cognito Detect for Office 365 and Azure AD™ finds and stops attacks in enterprise SaaS applications and the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. For more information, visit vectra.ai.
