Forward Deployment Engineer (FDE) Trainee
AccuKnox · 6 days ago
This is a remote position.
About the job
AccuKnox is a leader in Zero Trust Code to Cognition security. You may review us at:
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1 pageAccuKnox_Customer_1_Page.pdf
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1 min video
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Product/Docs
Job Overview
We are seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) Trainee who will be at the forefront of integrating, deploying, and improving our AccuKnox platform. You will work hands-on with cloud software, security, networking, and AI technology, ensuring AccuKnox CNAPP performs reliably and delivers tangible value to clients and partners. This role blends software development, field deployment, and problem-solving to ensure our technology delivers real mission impact. You will provide valuable, insightful, tangible, and fact-based feedback to our Product Development and Engineering teams.
Responsibilities
Play a pivotal client facing role in the following areas:
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Pre-sales - Demos, Proof of Concepts
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Deployments - Rapid, Time Boxed, Budget Boxed deployments
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Product Management - Provide feedback to engineering, product management
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Customer Success - Training, Transfer, Customer Satisfaction
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Evangelism - Presentations, Demos, Blogs, Podcasts
Requirements
Qualifications
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Strong Engineering, Hands on Software Development skills
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B. Tech and/or MBA
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Strong software engineering skills, with experience in: C++, Golang, Rust, Python, or similar languages
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Design thinking, systems thinking, problem solving skills
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Great written and verbal communication
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Great team player, quick learner
Bonus Points
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Contributions to Linux Foundation, CNCF projects; Speaking at these conferences
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Blog posts that demonstrate insight and originality and clear communication skills
Training Schedule
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By month 1 - AWS, Azure, GCP - Cloud, Cloud Security training, certification
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By month 2 - Kubernetes, CKS, CKD, CKA training, certification
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By month 3 - AccuKnox demo, deployment
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By month 4 - thorough knowledge of competitive products - WIZ, ORCA, Sysdig, Prisma
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By month 5 - Demo, POC skills; shadow demo, deployments
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Month 6 - Lead Demos, POCs, Deployments
Please note:
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Trainees will be expected to spend 30 mins a day honing communication skills (written, presentation, public speaking, accent neutralization, etc.)
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You will be expected to present to your coach/mentor every day during the training period
Benefits
Compensation
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During 6 month training period - 30,000 Rs PM
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Upon confirmation - 60,000 Rs PM CTC
Work location
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WFH (Work From Home)
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Travel to client location would be required
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You will be expected to be on collaboration tools (google meet, zoom, whatsapp, slack) during business hours
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