Principal Security Practice Architect at Ingenico… · Campbell

Req ID: 27-0096

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Come Join Our Passionate Team! At Barracuda, we make the world a safer place. We believe every business deserves access to cloud-enabled, enterprise-grade security solutions that are easy to buy, deploy, and use. We protect email, networks, data and applications with innovative solutions that grow and adapt with our customers’ journey. More than 220,000 organizations worldwide trust Barracuda to protect them — in ways they may not even know they are at risk — so they can focus on taking their business to the next level.

We know a diverse workforce adds to our collective value and strength as an organization. Barracuda Networks is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equal employment opportunity and equitable compensation regardless of race, gender, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.

Envision Yourself At Barracuda

The Principal Security Practice Architect is a senior technical advisor responsible for shaping, enabling, and elevating the security capabilities of strategic Barracuda MSP partners. This role blends deep technical expertise with strategic thought leadership to help partners design, build, and optimise security services based on Barracuda’s portfolio and industry best practices.

You will guide partners through architectural design, security assessments, maturity planning, and service development, while also supporting pre‑sales engagements through workshops, PoCs, and solution guidance. Acting as a bridge between product, sales, and the partner ecosystem, you’ll help define and scale repeatable blueprints, frameworks, and reference architectures across our global MSP community.

What you’ll be working on

• Develop and deliver security service blueprints, maturity models, and best‑practice frameworks for MSP partners.
• Run executive‑level workshops to align partner leadership on security strategy, service monetization, and operational models.
• Provide thought leadership on security trends, threat landscapes, MSP market drivers, and evolving customer needs.
• Support GTM strategy by aligning partner service offerings with Barracuda’s security roadmap.
• Create reusable methodologies, templates, and playbooks that partners can adopt to scale secure service delivery.
• Conduct deep-dive architectural sessions, PoCs, assessments, and design reviews across Barracuda’s security portfolio.
• Validate technical requirements and translate them into recommended architectures and deployment patterns.
• Collaborate with partners to build secure cloud, email, data protection, and network security architectures.
• Perform security assessments and provide remediation recommendations.
• Support complex RFI/RFP responses and provide technical thought leadership during competitive situations.
• Serve as the primary technical advisor during partner solution development cycles.
• Enable MSPs through technical workshops, bootcamps, and hands-on training sessions.
• Follow up during evaluation phases to ensure successful outcomes and high adoption.
• Support business case development, including ROI/TCO analysis for partner services.
• Evangelize Barracuda’s security approach at partner events, webinars, and community forums.
• Collaborate with channel and partner success teams to identify growth opportunities and remove technical barriers.

What you bring to the role

• 8+ years in security architecture, pre‑sales engineering, or consulting roles.
• Experience working with MSPs, MSSPs, or service provider environments.
• Strong understanding of common security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, CIS, NIST, etc.)
• Hands‑on expertise in cloud security, network security, email security, or data protection technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with C‑level stakeholders and deliver impactful workshops.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, Azure/AWS security, or similar.
• Experience creating repeatable service constructs, playbooks, or reference architectures.
• Strong understanding of MSP commercial models and service monetization.
• Prior experience in partner-facing or channel-focused roles.

What you’ll get from us

A team where you can voice your opinion, make an impact, and where you and your experience are valued. Internal mobility – there are opportunities for cross training and the ability to attain your next career step within Barracuda.

• High-quality health benefits
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Career-growth opportunities
• Flexible Time Off and Paid Time Off benefits
• Volunteer opportunities

The anticipated salary range for this role is 194,000 to 216,000 OTE. Actual compensation offered will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, and qualifications as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, the budget for the position, and applicable employment laws.

At Barracuda, we believe in fair and equitable compensation practices that reflect both market realities and the unique circumstances of each geographical location. We recognize that cost-of-living disparities, market conditions, and other factors can significantly impact compensation expectations in different regions. The compensation range provided in this job description is for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect the actual compensation offers for the position in your location. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidates’ qualifications and experience.

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