Public Cloud Specialist (RapidScale) - Central Region
Company: Cox Communications
Location: Buda
Posted on: December 3, 2025
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Job Description:
At RapidScale, exceptional technology is powered by exceptional
people. We deliver secure, reliable managed and advisory services
across private, public, and hybrid clouds, helping organizations
innovate, adapt, and grow. As an Elite Broadcom VMware VCSP Partner
and top partner with AWS, Azure, and Google, our solutions focus on
business outcomes with embedded cyber resiliency and AI to protect
today and enable tomorrow backed by the strength of the Cox family
of companies. Are you a gritty hunter who thrives on breaking into
new accounts, building pipeline from scratch, and winning big in
the cloud space? RapidScale, a Cox Business company, is seeking a
Senior Public Cloud Specialist and a Public Cloud Specialist II to
drive net-new business across AWS, Azure, GCP, and our private
cloud portfolio. This isn't a sit-back role; it's built for someone
who loves the chase, embraces complex sales, and knows how to
influence executive buyers. What's In It For You Sales-driven
culture: Hunters are respected, rewarded, and backed with the
resources of Cox. Career growth: Certifications, professional
development, and clear paths to advancement. Innovation & agility:
Fortune 500 stability meets startup speed. Competitive rewards:
Strong base salary, aggressive incentive plans, healthcare from day
one, 401(k) with company match, parental leave, and more. Perks
that matter: Employee discounts, free Cox services (in applicable
markets), pet insurance, child/senior care support, and paid
volunteer time. What You'll Do Hunt relentlessly: Identify,
qualify, and win new cloud professional and managed services
opportunities. Drive discovery: Uncover client needs through
executive-level discovery sessions and translate them into tailored
solutions. Design winning solutions: Build and deliver compelling
presentations, demos, and proposals that lead to closed deals.
Build pipeline discipline: Maintain a robust funnel with accurate
forecasting in Salesforce and a consistent 5:1 pipeline-to-quota
ratio. Leverage ecosystems: Tap into AWS, Microsoft, and Google
Cloud field teams and programs to expand reach and accelerate sales
cycles. Stay sharp: Continuously learn and bring insights on
emerging cloud technologies, market trends, and competitive
positioning. Who You Are You're a cloud-savvy sales professional
who combines technical acumen with a hunter's grit. You thrive in
fast-paced environments, embrace prospecting as a daily discipline,
and have the executive presence to influence CIOs, CTOs, and
product leaders. Minimum Qualifications Previous experience selling
IT/cloud solutions in a consultative, B2B environment. Proven
ability to partner with sales teams to close complex deals and
build long-term relationships. Strong knowledge of cloud computing
platforms, with at least one certification (e.g., AWS Cloud
Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals, Google Cloud Digital Leader).
Full-lifecycle sales experience, with a history of exceeding quota.
Senior Cloud Solutions Consultant Bachelor's degree and 8 years of
relevant experience (or a Master's and 6 years, or 12 years total
professional experience). Cloud Solutions Consultant II Bachelor's
degree in a related discipline and 6 years' experience in a related
field. The right candidate could also have a different combination,
such as a master's degree and 4 years' experience; a Ph.D. and 1
year of experience; or 10 years' experience in a related field.
Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP
partner programs. Hands-on knowledge of IaaS, PaaS,
containerization, infrastructure as code, and hybrid cloud
strategies. Vertical experience in Healthcare, Financial Services,
or SaaS. Advanced cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions
Architect - Associate) USD 105,000.00 - 175,000.00 per year
Compensation: Compensation includes a base salary of $105,000.00 -
$175,000.00. The salary rate may vary within the anticipated range
based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and
the selected candidate's experience. In addition to the salary
range identified herein, this role is also eligible for an annual
incentive/commission target of $90,000.00. Benefits: The Company
offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation
with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's
needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the
calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for
their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also
eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement
leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off,
military leave, and parental leave. Applicants must currently be
authorized to work in the United States for any employer without
current or future sponsorship.
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