Principal Solutions Experience Engineer – Platform Delivery

Rapid7

. Architect, scale, and maintain resilient cloud and virtualized lab environments for global go-to-market teams .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United States, United KingdomLead💰 $164,600 - $222,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and operating public cloud environments, with a strong focus on automation and security. Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor teams, and align with stakeholders to enhance operational stability and compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Public Cloud Architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP)Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)Systems Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)Cybersecurity OperationsSales Engineering Experience

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Hard Skills

Public Cloud ArchitectureInfrastructure as CodeSystems ScriptingCybersecurity OperationsSystems AdministrationNetworkingAutomation ToolsTechnical LeadershipTechnical ReadinessProject Execution Standards

Soft Skills

MentoringDriving AlignmentNavigating Ambiguous RequirementsConsensus Building

Tools & Technologies

TerraformCloudFormationCI/CD Deployment PipelinesEnterprise Security PlatformsExposure Management Solutions

Industry Keywords

Security GovernanceCompliance StandardsDemonstration FrameworksTechnical EvaluationsAdversary Techniques

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformLinuxPythonTerraformUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect, scale, and maintain resilient cloud and virtualized lab environments for global go-to-market teams
Build automated, real-world security scenarios, including simulated malware attacks, exploit paths, and detection workflows
Lead the strategy and execution to consolidate distributed lab requests into a self-service web interface and tooling platform
Partner with Product Management and Engineering to stage, test, and integrate product launches, platform features, and acquired technologies into demonstration frameworks
Own technical readiness, architecture, and live operational stability for security conferences and major technical evaluations
Provide technical leadership and root-cause resolution for infrastructure outages and performance degradations
Establish project execution standards, delegation frameworks, and task tracking mechanisms
Align with Information Security and Platform Engineering stakeholders on security governance and compliance standards
Empower Rapid7’s pre-sales engineers and technical champions with reliable, on-demand lab environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep technical expertise architecting and operating public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) alongside virtualized infrastructure
Previous sales engineering or solutions engineering experience a plus
Previous experience partnering with pre-sales to enhance the demo experience
Advanced proficiency with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and modern CI/CD deployment pipelines
Experience with systems scripting and software development using Python, Bash, PowerShell, or modern web frameworks
Strong background in systems administration and networking across Linux, Unix, and Windows Server platforms
Hands-on familiarity with cybersecurity operations, adversary techniques, and simulating offensive security scenarios within safe, contained architectures
Working knowledge of enterprise security platforms, exposure management solutions, and detection and response workflows
Ability to break complex, multi-quarter technical initiatives into iterative milestones
Ability to establish technical ownership, mentor team members, and drive alignment across distributed teams
Track record navigating ambiguous technical requirements and driving consensus with security governance teams
Ability to translate infrastructure and engineering concepts into actionable technical plans
Embody Rapid7’s core values
Ability to work in the United States or Northern Ireland, based on the selected posting location

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable/incentive compensation (excluded from stated salary range)
Equity (where applicable/eligible)
Benefits (where applicable/eligible)
Fair and equitable compensation practices