Technical Alliances Architect, Cloud Partnerships

Check Point Software Technologies•Seattle, WA

9d•$170,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our prevention-first approach and open ecosystem architecture depend on deep integration with the platforms our customers rely on every day. The Technical Alliances Architect owns the technical relationship between Check Point and strategic cloud providers, including Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud, serving as the primary technical bridge between Cloud Solution Architecture teams and Check Point Product Management, R&D, and Strategic Partnerships. You will identify integration opportunities, influence product roadmaps, drive joint technical initiatives, and bring new capabilities to market. This role reports to the VP of Strategic Partnerships and works cross-functionally across the company. Success means Check Point is deeply integrated into the world's leading cloud platforms and positioned as the preferred security partner for organizations adopting cloud and AI technologies.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in partner engineering, solutions architecture, cloud architecture, technical alliances, or related technical roles.
Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure and/or Google Cloud, including cloud services, platform architecture, APIs, ecosystem integrations, and partner programs.
Strong cyber security background with expertise in cloud security, networking, AI security, and enterprise platform architectures.
Demonstrated experience driving product integrations, technical partnerships, certifications, or ecosystem initiatives from concept through launch.
Experience working directly with Product Management, Engineering, and external partner teams to influence roadmaps, drive alignment, and deliver complex cross-functional initiatives.
Strong technical foundation with APIs, cloud services, automation, and modern development practices, including the ability to evaluate architectures and guide integration design.
Experience creating sales enablement and go-to-market assets for technical audiences including webinars, competitive battlecards, pricing models, and reference content used by both internal field teams and partner sellers.
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and influence skills, with the ability to drive alignment across technical, product, and partner organizations.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Own the technical relationship between Check Point and Azure/Google, serving as the primary interface between Solution Architecture/Technical teams and Check Point Product Management and R&D.
Drive the joint integration roadmap across Azure and Google, identifying new co-build opportunities, aligning priorities, and accelerating delivery of strategic "better together" solutions.
Partner with Microsoft and Google product, engineering, and architecture teams to influence roadmaps, resolve technical gaps, and advance strategic cloud and AI initiatives.
Lead certifications, validations, marketplace technical requirements, and partner programs required to maintain and expand Check Point's strategic standing within Azure and Google ecosystems.
Create reference architectures, solution blueprints, and integration guidance that help customers adopt Check Point and Azure/Google solutions together.
Coordinate complex cross-company initiatives across Product Management, Engineering, Cloud Alliances, Sales, Marketing, and partner teams to drive successful launches and measurable business outcomes.
Act as the technical escalation point for strategic Azure and Google initiatives, helping unblock launches, integrations, certifications, and high-priority customer opportunities.
Bring partner requirements, customer feedback, and market insights into Check Point's product planning process to help shape future cloud and AI capabilities.
Develop and deliver partner-facing go-to-market content, including joint webinars, "better together" messaging, and competitive positioning materials that enable cloud provider sellers to position Check Point solutions.
Drive internal and partner seller enablement, including field communications on cloud provider incentive programs, co-sell motions, and marketplace transaction guidance that accelerate joint pipeline.