Associate Forward Deployed Engineer

Symmetry Systems·Remote
Software Development
Excel

WFA Digital Insight

As the demand for data security specialists continues to rise, with over 50% of companies investing in data protection, Symmetry Systems stands out for its innovative approach to data+AI security. The current remote job market sees a surge in roles that require both technical and strategic skills. With the need for secure deployments across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments, professionals with expertise in AWS, Azure, and GCP are in high demand. Symmetry Systems' forward-thinking approach and commitment to innovation make this role particularly interesting, especially for those looking to work at the intersection of technology and customer outcomes. Before applying, candidates should be aware of the high stakes customer engagements and the need for strong technical delivery rather than presentation-only responsibilities.

Job Description

About the Role

The Associate Forward Deployed Engineer position at Symmetry Systems is a critical role that sits at the intersection of customer outcomes, product, and go-to-market strategies. This role involves working closely with customers to understand their data security and privacy challenges and developing tailored solutions to address these issues. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading technical discovery, designing and implementing secure deployments, and driving successful pilots and proofs of concept.

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will be working with a range of stakeholders, including customers, sales teams, and internal technical teams. Your primary focus will be on delivering high-quality technical solutions that meet customer needs and drive business outcomes. You will also be involved in shaping the company's product roadmap and contributing to the development of new features and capabilities.

The role is remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. However, you will be expected to be available for regular meetings and collaborations with the team and customers. Symmetry Systems is committed to creating a dynamic and supportive work environment that fosters innovation and growth.

What You Will Do

  • Own outcomes for high-stakes customer engagements, including leading technical discovery and driving successful pilots and proofs of concept
  • Design and implement secure deployments across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments, including AWS, Azure, and GCP
  • Integrate Symmetry into customer ecosystems, including identity systems, data platforms, and security tooling
  • Translate data security posture and identity risk signals into prioritized remediation plans
  • Partner with sales teams to run technical workshops, threat and risk reviews, and architecture sessions
  • Handle technical questions and concerns from customers and internal stakeholders
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation and playbooks
  • Collaborate with internal teams to shape the company's product roadmap and contribute to new feature development
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in data security and AI

What We Are Looking For

  • 1-5 or more years of experience in roles such as Forward Deployed Engineer, Solutions Architect, or Security Engineer
  • Ability to lead technical engagements with enterprise customers across security, data, platform, and executive stakeholders
  • Fluency across AWS, Azure, and GCP, including IAM concepts, networking fundamentals, logging and audit patterns, and deploying production-grade services
  • Comfort working with modern data ecosystems and the realities of data sprawl across warehouses, lakes, object stores, and SaaS platforms
  • Strong debugging and systems thinking skills, with the ability to isolate root cause from ambiguous symptoms and communicate clearly
  • Ability to write code or scripts when needed, for example in Python, Go, or TypeScript
  • Ability to set direction in ambiguous situations, make trade-offs, and keep customers and internal teams aligned
  • Strong relationship skills and executive presence with calm, clear communication and high trust under pressure

Nice to Have

  • Experience in data security, DSPM, cloud security posture management, or related fields
  • Familiarity with AI tooling, such as Claude code, and its applications in integration and deployment
  • Knowledge of identity systems, data platforms, and security tooling
  • Experience working with enterprise customers and understanding their security and data challenges

Benefits and Perks

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunity to work with a cutting-edge data security and AI company
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment
  • Flexible remote work arrangements
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Access to the latest technologies and tools
  • Recognition and reward for outstanding performance
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Generous PTO and holiday allowance

How to Stand Out

  • Develop a strong understanding of cloud security platforms, including AWS, Azure, and GCP, to stand out in the application process.
  • Showcase your ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, such as executive teams and customers.
  • Highlight any experience working with data ecosystems, including data warehouses, lakes, and object stores, to demonstrate your ability to handle complex data environments.
  • Prepare to discuss your approach to debugging and systems thinking, including how you isolate root causes and communicate solutions.
  • Be ready to provide examples of how you have set direction in ambiguous situations and made trade-offs to keep customers and internal teams aligned.
  • Consider creating a personal project or contributing to open-source projects to demonstrate your coding skills and ability to reason about APIs and integrations.

This is a remote position listed on WFA Digital, the platform for professionals who work from anywhere. Browse more remote jobs across all categories.