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Technical Leader & CTO, National Security

Pure Storage

Company websiteeverpuredata.com (Pure Storage, opens in new tab)

Base salary $171,500  to $257,600

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in United States

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About this job

Everpure (NYSE: P) has evolved from storage pioneer to data platform, closing fiscal 2026 with $3.7 billion in revenue, its first billion-dollar quarter, and accelerating growth into FY27. Our strategic agenda spans the companies defining the next era of technology - hyperscalers, AI labs, the AI hardware supply chain, data platform providers, and the broader AI ecosystem.

This type of work—work that changes the world—is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us.

Everpure (NYSE: P) has evolved from storage pioneer to data platform, closing fiscal 2026 with $3.7 billion in revenue, its first billion-dollar quarter, and accelerating growth into FY27. Our strategic agenda spans the companies defining the next era of technology - hyperscalers, AI labs, the AI hardware supply chain, data platform providers, and the broader AI ecosystem.

This type of work—work that changes the world—is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us.

Location: Virginia / Washington, DC / Maryland

Must have Active TS/SCI 

THE ROLE

Everpure (Formerly Pure Storage) is looking for a dynamic Technical Leader & CTO to lead and inspire a high-performing team in our Public Sector / Federal organization. In this pivotal role, you’ll guide talented pre-sales Systems Engineers who help the US Government’s National Security Agencies and the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) modernize their data strategies with industry-leading all-flash storage, cloud, and AI-driven data solutions. This is a technical leadership role where both technical acumen and leadership skills are critical for success. If you’re passionate about coaching technical talent, elevating customer outcomes, and shaping the future of data-driven enterprises, this is your opportunity to make a visible impact at one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry.  

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

  • Demonstrate effective people development in a rapidly evolving technical space 
  • Assist in developing a technical sales strategy and executing against that plan.
  • Act as an employee advocate who is focused on team and people development, demonstrating high EQ
  • Have a desire to drive operational excellence; create a team support methodology and validation of technical demand
  • Lead by example, living the Pure Values: Persistence, Creativity, Teamwork, Ownership, Customer-first
  • Develop an exhaustive understanding of what drives a customer’s business and what motivates their decision making
  • Act as a lead technical officer in the territory which you cover
  • Refine sales strategy and tactics, taking command of technical responsibilities
  • Delight customers and teammates with your technical leadership and domain expertise on storage products, distributed storage architectures, file systems, and competitive storage offerings in the DAS, NAS and SAN product spaces
  • Enable team to:
    • Capture requirements and translate Customer’s business needs into innovative solutions to accelerate their growth and capacity
    • Author responses to RFI & RFPs when needed
    • Seek out and spur new opportunities for interoperability, functional, and performance testing/validation
    • Promote mutual roadmap and planning exchanges
  • Move with market trends and competitive landscape to promote thought leadership within our organization

WHAT YOU BRING:

  • 8+ years of Management experience leading high performing Sales Engineers selling into the US Federal & Intelligence Accounts, 
  • 10+ years experience supporting the sales of storage, networking or systems solutions to a combination of large accounts and data centers
  • Deep understanding of US Government IT architecture; including design and implementation of multi-tiered client/server and web-based computing solutions
  • Prior experience in setting team strategy to acquire new prospects and converting them into clients
  • Knowledge of business impact of current and emerging storage architectures (FC, iSCSI, NAS, OSD, SAN)
  • Strong knowledge of digital transformation to a Cloud Native architecture, On-Prem, Public Cloud, Provisioning Automation, and Containers
  • Knowledge of VMWare, Local Area Networking, Ethernet, TCP/IP and general networking
  • Excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills
  • BS in CS, EE or other technical degree and/or equivalent experience
  • Active security clearance required

#LI-REMOTE

Salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations, the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations. 

This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity. 

There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.

The annual base salary range is:

$171,500—$257,600 USD

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

  • Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge, and aspire to be trailblazers.
  • Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been named Fortune's Best Workplaces in Technology™, Fortune's Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™, and certified as a Great Place to Work®!
  • Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events. Check out http://benefits.everpuredata.com/ for more information.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:

Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this, contact us at [email protected] if you’re invited to an interview.

OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM:

We’re forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isn’t just accepted but embraced. That’s why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person, cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership.

Everpure is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.

Join us and bring your best.

Bring your bold.

Pure and simple.

Source: Pure Storage on Greenhouse · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($171,500) is above 80% of the 47 Sales roles in Maryland listed on this site. Their median floor is $131,300; the middle half runs from $111,850 to $154,288.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Pure Storage roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Pure Storage roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Technical Leader & CTO, National Security (this listing)$171,500 - $257,600
System Test Enablement Manager$170K - $255K
Hardware Technical Program Manager, Hyperscale Line of Business$170K - $255K
Product Engineer, NPI$170K - $255K
MFG Test Development Software Engineer$170K - $255K
Technical Program Manager$170K - $250K
Technical Program Manager, MFG Test Engineering$170K - $255K

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Pure Storage roles · How to read the bar

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2026-09-14
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Location as the employer wrote it: Remote, Maryland; Remote, Virginia; Remote, Washington D.C.

USD 171,500 – 257,600 · interval unstated · pay_input_range · The annual base salary range is:

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