Open Source and Technical Marketing Director

Sysdig

San Francisco, CA

Full Time

Director

214k-295k

7 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Open Source and Technical Marketing Director at Sysdig is responsible for promoting open source growth and commercial viability of cloud-native security products. The role involves building technical credibility within the open source community and supporting sales efforts through content creation, strategic engagement, and market presence enhancement. Sysdig is a well-funded startup focused on cloud security, with a strong open source culture, recognized as a great place to work with inclusive values and numerous awards.

Key Responsibilities

Promote open source growth and commercial viability by creating assets, educational content, and strategic engagement around cloud-native security products.
Work with the open source team, product organization, sales teams, and partners to support sales efforts and grow open-source adoption.
Develop strategies to convert OSS usage into commercial opportunities aligned with the Sysdig CNAPP portfolio.
Partner with sales to align GTM strategy, deliver sales enablement and training, support key deals, and create RFP tools and content to boost engagement.
Enhance Sysdig evangelism and market presence through media, thought leadership, and events.
Support the open-source community through content contributions and establish performance tracking and reporting to measure success and adjust strategies.

Requirements

10+ years of technical sales, marketing, evangelism, product, or solutioning experience in infrastructure and enterprise software, especially security tools.
Experience with container ecosystems and microservices.
Experience working with customers, prospects, and open source communities.
Strong technical proficiency in containers, Kubernetes, cloud technologies, Linux, Falco, and related areas.
Experience creating technical content and presenting to open source communities.
Industry security certifications (e.g., CISSP) are encouraged.
Experience driving adoption of complex technical solutions and working directly with end users.

Nice to Have

Industry security certifications such as CISSP.

Qualifications

Experience with container ecosystem and microservices.
Experience working with customers, prospects, and open source communities.
Strong technical proficiency in containers, Kubernetes, cloud technologies, Linux, Falco.

Benefits & Perks

Extra days off to prioritize well-being.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% company match.
Maternity and Parental Leave.
Mental health support through the Modern Health app.
Full health benefits package for employee and family.

Working at Sysdig

Sysdig values a diverse workplace and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. The company fosters an inclusive environment, promotes open dialogue, and recognizes its employees with awards such as 'Best Places to Work' and 'Best Benefits'.

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