Upwind is a place where opportunities happen
At Upwind, we are a team of hands-on, problem solvers and doers. We believe in empowering organizations to run their cloud environments securely and efficiently to accelerate their businesses.
Working at Upwind is an exhilarating journey of innovation and growth. Every day presents new challenges and opportunities that fuel my passion and drive. In this dynamic environment, I’ve collaborated with talented individuals who value inclusion and embrace different perspectives.”
Being an Upwinder
We are Driven by Customers
We listen closely to understand our customers’ deepest pain points, working backwards to deliver easy-to-use, innovative solutions that not only meet immediate needs, but anticipate future ones.
We prioritize long-term relationships and value over short term outcomes, striving to exceed expectations and reinforce our customers’ trust in Upwind.
We value speed
We make decisions swiftly, recognizing many can be reversed or refined.
We believe in failing fast, and aren’t afraid to change course when necessary. With a bias for action we take calculated risks – even in the face of uncertainty – knowing that urgency drives momentum and propels us forward.
Speed doesn’t just get us there faster; it lets us adapt quickly and build on each step with what we learn.
We Improve Every Day
We believe in the power of incremental progress: every day, every meeting, and every decision is an opportunity to improve.
Committing to getting 1% better with each cycle creates compounding gains, allowing us to build products that are 10x better over time.
Improvement doesn’t stop with delivery; we follow up, adapt, and refine to ensure every outcome evolves towards excellence.
We Take Ownership
We get the job done and never assume that someone else will do it.
When things aren’t going right, we take responsibility and step in to fix it. No task is beneath us, and “it’s not my job” isn’t in our vocabulary.
As owners, we stay aligned with the bigger picture for Upwind, communicating efficiently, giving constructive feedback, and proactively escalating issues to keep everyone moving forward together.
We are Resourceful and Resilient
We create our own reality, accomplishing more with less by leaning on creative problem-solving & adaptability.
When we face constraints and the path forward isn’t clear, we find ways to make it work without sacrificing quality or our commitment to high standards.
We see setbacks as new opportunities to innovate, moving forward stronger and better prepared.
We Lead with Humility
We approach every interaction with humility, respecting and learning from others.
We hold ourselves accountable, publicly owning mistakes and using them as stepping stones for growth.
Integrity guides us to act in the best interests of the team, fostering a culture of trust, shared purpose, and mutual growth.
As a UI/UX designer, I enjoy creating user-friendly experiences that deliver innovative technology. It’s empowering to be part of a company that values inclusion and embraces unique perspectives in the cybersecurity industry.”
Upwind is a place where diversity of thought is encouraged and accepted. My ideas are valued, my voice is heard, and my potential is realized. We are shaping the future of cloud security.”
Open positions
Solutions Architect (Central US - Remote)
About The Position
Upwind brings a new approach that redefines the speed, visibility, and actionability of cloud security. Instantly identifying the critical risks, getting to root causes, and halting attacks in real-time. Accelerate productivity and empower your dev, security, and DevOps teams to innovate within a secure & efficient environment. Upwinders are spread across the globe in all departments and work together to protect the infrastructure of our customers - we’re a strong, emerging player in a massive and growing market, and it’s still early enough for you to make a significant impact. At Upwind, you’ll have the freedom to think creatively, dream big, and use your full range of skills to contribute to our record growth.
We are looking for an experienced Sales Solutions Architect to join our team of expert sellers who are deeply committed to building meaningful relationships with customers, focusing on their value, and thinking strategically about bringing deals to close.
Responsibilities
- Develop a deep understanding of Upwind's cloud security products and services
- Collaborate with the sales team to understand customer requirements and tailor technical solutions to meet their needs
- Provide technical guidance and support throughout the sales cycle
- Lead and manage the execution of POC engagements to demonstrate the effectiveness of our solutions.
- Act as a liaison between the sales and product development teams, providing valuable insights from customer interactions
Requirements
- Degree in CS or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of technical sales or equivalent experience
- In-depth knowledge of cloud computing, cybersecurity principles, and industry best practices
- Experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform configuration and administration of security features and services (including identity and access management, networking, firewalls, encryption)
- Hands-on experience using IaC software tools (CloudFormation, Terraform, Azure Resource Manager, GCP Cloud Deployment Manager etc) and CI/CD tools (IDEs, GitLab, GitHuB, Jenkins, CircleCI, etc.)
- Background in security or cloud security is highly preferred
- Understanding of container and container orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift
- Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to a non-technical audience
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment