Deployment Engineer

IslandDallas HQ
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Posted on: 16 Jul 2026

Job Description

Island is the ideal environment for enterprise work — security is everywhere without ever getting in the way. The Island Enterprise Platform unifies AI enablement, network access, data protection, identity, and endpoint control into one coherent workspace, giving organizations universal visibility and control while delivering a fast, fluid, beautifully simple experience to users. It's not just a better way to secure work. It's a better way to work.Backed by Coatue Management, Insight Partners, Sequoia Capital, and others, and trusted by some of the largest enterprises on the planet, Island is redefining what the modern workplace can be.Recent Awards:2024 - Chosen as one of LinkedIn's Top Startups of 2024 in Dallas2025 - Named #6 in the 2025 Dallas 100™ Entrepreneur Awards2026 - CNBC Disruptor 50 List The RoleThe Deployment Engineer is a core member of the Island Catalyst Team - a focused, elite deployment unit that partners directly with enterprise customers to accelerate and complete Island Enterprise Platform deployments. This is not a traditional customer success or solutions engineering role; this role works with those teams to drive expanded value for our customers. You will own engagements end-to-end, work on-site, and remotely, with customers, and contribute directly to building the deployment practice that will define how Island scales across its enterprise customer base. You help write the playbook - not just follow it.THE ISLAND CATALYST TEAMThe Catalyst Team is a specialized, time-boxed engagement unit - a tiger team that drops into key enterprise accounts, drives deployments to target adoption, and hands confident customers back to their customer success and account teams. We operate with urgency, structure, and a clear exit.The team is built around three core areas:Deployment Framework - We design and own Island's vetted deployment methodologyExpert Resources - Deep platform specialists - the organization's go-to for deploymentOn-Site Engagement - We show up, configure alongside customers, and enable on-siteWhat You'll DoCustomer Deployment EngagementsLead time-boxed, structured deployment engagements with enterprise customers from kickoff through handoffConduct on-site deployment workshops and hands-on configuration sessions with customer IT and security teamsConfigure Island Enterprise Platform environments - policies, integrations, identity (SSO/SCIM), and app managementIdentify and remove technical and organizational deployment blockers in real-timeDrive customers to target adoption milestones within the defined engagement windowDeliver a complete, documented handoff - leaving every customer confident and ready to expand independentlyBuilding the Deployment PracticeThis role goes beyond execution. You will actively contribute to building the practice itself:Help design, refine, and document the Island Deployment Framework - the repeatable methodology used across all engagementsDevelop deployment workshop guides, facilitation templates, and customer-facing engagement materialsBuild and maintain a library of reusable deployment artifacts, configuration playbooks, and best-practice documentationCapture lessons learned from each engagement and feed them back into methodology improvementsContribute to establishing the intake process, engagement criteria, and operating model for the Catalyst TeamProduce deployment case studies and reference documentation that enable broader organizational learningWhat You Bring3+ years in implementation consulting, solutions engineering, technical customer success, or a similar customer-facing technical roleHands-on experience deploying enterprise software - ideally in security, endpoint management, or network infrastructureProven experience leveraging AI to accelerate your work, deliver higher value to customers, and familiarity with AI concepts like GenAI, Agentic AI, RAG, MCP and tools like Claude, Gemini, Lovable.Strong technical foundation with enterprise identity (Entra ID, Okta, Google Workspace), SSO/SAML/SCIM, and browser or endpoint environmentsProven ability to lead workshops and drive decisions in a room - you're comfortable with stakeholders at all levelsStructured project management instincts - you can run a time-boxed engagement with clear milestones and hold all parties accountableStrong written and verbal communication - you translate technical complexity into clear customer guidanceWillingness and ability to travel for on-site customer engagements (estimated 40–60%)PreferredFamiliarity with the Island Enterprise PlatformBackground in professional services, implementation consulting, or managed deployment programsExperience building deployment frameworks, playbooks, or enablement content from scratchExposure to enterprise security concepts - DLP, web filtering, zero trust, or endpoint policy managementWHY JOIN THE CATALYST TEAMBuild something new - you're not inheriting a practice, you're creating itBecome the organization's authority on what drives the best Island deploymentsHigh-impact, visible work- every engagement directly moves the needle on customer adoptionA tight-knit, mission-driven team with a clear purpose and a defined operating modelOpportunity to grow into a practice lead or deployment architecture role as the team scalesWhat We Offer100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees starting on day 1, with 85% covered for dependentsDiscretionary Time Off (DTO)401K with 4% company matchPaid parental leave policiesDaily catered lunch in our Coppell HQ24/7 access to Cypress Waters gym facilitiesIsland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job Overview

Salary:
Not disclosed
JOB TYPE:
Not specified
Experience:
3+ years
Job Location:
Dallas HQ
Job Level:
Not specified
Education:
Graduation