**Experienced Customer Success Engineer – Federal Government Sector (TS/SCI w/CI Poly)**

At arenaflex, we're revolutionizing the way large networks are managed with our cutting-edge Forward Enterprise platform. This innovative platform delivers a vendor-agnostic "digital twin" of the network, based on a mathematical model, and scales to support hundreds of thousands of network devices. As a Customer Success Engineer for our Federal team, you'll play a crucial role in providing world-class post-sales technical leadership to our client base, ensuring successful ongoing usage and adoption of our technologies. **Join a Pioneering Team** arenaflex has received tremendous industry recognition over the past few years, including "Cool Vendor in Enterprise Networking" by Gartner, "Product of the Year" by Cloud Computing, "Hot Company" by Cyber Defense Magazine, "Enterprise Cloud Computing Software of the Year," and has been named to Fortune's "Best Workplaces in the Bay Area" list. Our company was founded by four Stanford PhD graduates who saw a massive opportunity to improve network operations, and investors include Andreessen Horowitz, MSD Capital, Threshold Ventures, and Goldman Sachs. **What You'll Do** As a Customer Success Engineer for our Federal team, you'll be responsible for providing world-class post-sales technical leadership to our client base. Your key responsibilities will include: * Providing advice and guidance as the arenaflex subject matter expert to ensure successful ongoing usage and adoption of our technologies * Taking ownership of post-sales technical issues, working with cross-functional teams to document problem resolution steps and troubleshooting procedures * Walking customers through the various stages of adoption with arenaflex Platform * Collaborating directly with our internal Product Management, Engineering, Sales, and Marketing teams * Some travel to customer locations (less than 10%) **Requirements** To be successful in this role, you'll need: * B.S. Computer Science or equivalent educational experience * TS/SCI with a CI Clearance Required * 5+ years of customer-facing experience in a post-sales engineer role for a networking company, relevant software vendor, or as a network engineer for a large enterprise, service provider, or Governmental agencies **Experience** You'll bring: * Strong understanding of Networking and Security fundamentals * Experience in working with multiple Network vendors (e.g. A10, Arista, Cisco, F5, Fortinet, Juniper, Palo Alto Networks, etc.) * Strong verbal and written communications skills with a focus on needs analysis, positioning, business justification, and closing techniques; Superior presentation skills * Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills, combined with the ability to provide quick resolution to problems * Demonstrable success in thinking strategically, executing tactically while providing consistent and high levels of customer satisfaction and retention in a fast-paced environment **Highly Desired** While not required, having one or more of the following certificates or experience would be highly desirable: * One or more of the following certificates: CCIE, JNCIE, or VCDX * Experience in working for a startup company * Working knowledge of API-driven workflows and scripting languages (Python, bash, jq, graphql, etc) **Compensation and Benefits** The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary + bonus is expected to be between $200,000/yr to $240,000/yr. The offered compensation may also include stock. **Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits** At arenaflex, we're committed to helping our employees grow and develop their skills. As a Customer Success Engineer, you'll have opportunities to: * Work with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about networking and security * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive customer success and adoption * Develop your technical skills and expertise through training and professional development programs * Contribute to the development of arenaflex's cutting-edge platform and solutions **Work Environment and Company Culture** arenaflex is a dynamic and innovative company that values collaboration, creativity, and customer satisfaction. Our work environment is fast-paced and challenging, but also supportive and inclusive. We offer a range of benefits and perks, including: * Competitive salary and bonus structure * Stock options and equity participation * Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs * Flexible work arrangements and remote work options * Professional development and training opportunities * Collaborative and inclusive company culture **Conclusion** If you're a motivated and experienced professional who is passionate about networking and security, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a Customer Success Engineer for our Federal team, you'll have the chance to make a real impact and contribute to the success of arenaflex's cutting-edge platform and solutions. Apply for this job