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Full-time · senior

Partner Solutions Architect

Quillfire Softwarehttps://quillfire.example.com

Location

Chicago, IL

Work mode

Remote

Territory

US Central

Compensation

$155,000 – $190,000 · Base salary; plus bonus tied to partner-sourced revenue and equity

Build technical capability across our MSSP, VAR, and systems integrator ecosystem and support joint zero trust pursuits.

About the role

About Quillfire Software Quillfire Software delivers a zero trust segmentation platform that stops lateral movement across data centers, clouds, and endpoints. More than 70% of our revenue flows through partners, which makes our channel ecosystem central to how we grow.

About the role The Partner Solutions Architect is responsible for making our partners technically self-sufficient. You will recruit and enable partner engineers, build joint solution architectures, support partner-led evaluations, and run certification workshops. You will be the technical bridge between Quillfire and some of the largest MSSPs and integrators in North America.

What success looks like Within your first year you will certify at least 40 partner engineers, help partners independently close technical evaluations, and launch two joint solution offers with strategic MSSPs.

Compensation The base salary range for this position is $155,000 to $190,000. Base salary; plus bonus tied to partner-sourced revenue and equity. Final offers are based on experience, skills, and location.

Benefits Fully remote; medical, dental, and vision; 401(k) with 4% match; flexible PTO; partner event travel; $2,000 learning budget; paid industry certifications.

Quillfire Software is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the interview process.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver technical enablement, labs, and certification workshops for partner engineers
  • Build joint reference architectures and managed service offers with MSSPs
  • Support partner-led proofs of concept and escalations
  • Track partner technical readiness and certification progress
  • Develop partner-facing technical content: playbooks, battlecards, and lab guides
  • Collaborate with channel account managers on partner business plans
  • Represent Quillfire at partner summits and technical events

Requirements

  • 6+ years in presales, partner engineering, or technical training roles
  • Experience working with MSSPs, VARs, and systems integrators
  • Strong background in network security, segmentation, and zero trust architectures
  • Hands-on experience with firewalls, microsegmentation, or NAC technologies
  • Proven ability to teach complex topics and run hands-on labs
  • Excellent presentation and relationship management skills
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Certifications: CCNP Security, PCNSE, Fortinet NSE 7, or equivalent network security certification required
  • Preferred: CISSP, CompTIA CTT+ or other instructor certification, Zero Trust certification (CCZT)
  • Travel up to 40%

Context

Zero TrustMicrosegmentationZTNAMSSPChannelMid-market

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Posted October 15, 2026