Senior Technical Account Manager

Dropzone AI

68d•Remote

About The Position

Dropzone AI is transforming how Security Operations Centers (SOCs) handle investigations by delivering AI-driven automation and insight. The successful candidate will be instrumental in bridging the gap between our technical product and our rapidly growing customer base. This is an ideal role for someone excited about cybersecurity, loves working with customers, and thrives in both technical troubleshooting and proactive relationship management. In this role, you’ll become an expert in how Dropzone integrates into diverse SOC environments. You’ll guide customers through integration setups, assist in troubleshooting complex alerts, and help customers maximize the value they derive from Dropzone. You’ll also own the rhythm of customer communication, from planning meetings to documenting outcomes, and ensure an outstanding customer experience. At this stage, this role does not carry direct commercial responsibility for contract renewals or negotiations. However, there may be future opportunities to contribute to renewal discussions or manage commercial relationships for those interested in growing their career into account management.

Requirements

2-5 years of experience in a customer-facing technical role (Technical Account Manager, Security Analyst, Solutions Engineer, Customer Success Engineer, etc.) ideally in cybersecurity or enterprise software.
Must be located in the Pacific, Mountain or Central time zone
Strong understanding of the Security Operations Center (SOC) environment, tools, and workflows.
Reading and editing Python code (even if not from scratch)
Comfortable explaining and troubleshooting: SIEM and SOAR integrations Security alert workflows and incident investigation processes
Technical proficiency in: Writing SQL queries to extract and analyze data Experience working with APIs or integration tools
Excellent organizational skills, able to juggle multiple accounts and tasks without dropping details.
Superb communication skills: Able to translate technical concepts for varied audiences Professional, clear writing for customer emails, documentation, and internal notes
Comfortable working in a startup environment: adaptable, proactive, and eager to build new processes.

Nice To Haves

Experience using or administering security tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Chronicle, Sentinel, SOAR platforms)
Previous experience in customer success or account management roles
Interest in collaborating on commercial aspects of customer relationships in the future is welcome, but not required. We support career growth into account management or sales for those who wish to explore that path.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted technical advisor for customers using Dropzone, especially security analysts and SOC teams.
Walk customers through integrations, ensuring successful deployment using our documentation and best practices.
Analyze and explain alerts generated by Dropzone, helping customers understand and tune the system effectively.
Use SQL to extract and analyze customer data for troubleshooting or usage insights.
Partner with engineering to escalate and resolve technical issues as needed.
Manage a book of customer accounts, acting as their primary technical point of contact.
Organize and run regular check-ins, including setting agendas and documenting action items.
Handle customer support requests with urgency and empathy, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.
Draft clear, professional communications including status updates, technical explanations, and customer review emails.
Maintain meticulous records in internal systems to track issues, feature requests, and customer feedback.
Contribute to improving documentation and knowledge bases to help customers self-serve.
Advocate internally for customer needs, identifying patterns and opportunities for product improvement.
Assist with customer enablement, including creating technical guides, FAQs, or training materials.