Role Overview
IBM is hiring a mid-level Technology Sales Engineer - Data Security. This is a full-time role in Washington. Part of IBM's Lifecycle hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Introduction
At IBM Global Sales, we bring together innovation, collaboration, and expertise to help clients solve their most complex business challenges. Working across industries and geographies, you’ll partner with colleagues, clients, and partners to co-create solutions that drive digital transformation and lasting impact.
Success in Global Sales is built on curiosity, empathy, and collaboration. You’ll connect technical understanding with strong people skills, building trusted relationships and shaping solutions that improve business and society. With world-class onboarding, continuous learning, and a supportive culture, IBM offers the tools and opportunities to grow your career.
Join us and be part of a global team that’s passionate about driving innovation and making a difference.
Your role and responsibilities
As a Customer Success Engineer, you'll work closely with clients to develop relationships, understand their needs, earn their trust and show them how IBM's industry leading solutions will solve their problems whilst delivering value to their business.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Client Strategy Design: Creating client strategies for Data & AI infrastructure.
- Solution Definition: Defining IBM Data & AI solutions that enhance technology stacks.
- Educational Support: Providing proof of concepts and simplifying complex topics to educate clients.
- Credibility Building: Establishing credibility and trust to facilitate the closure of intricate Cloud tech deals
Required technical and professional expertise
- Experience in a Technical Sales or Data security related role
- Knowledge of how to protect data across its lifecycle including:
- data protection and compliance simplification by discovering sensitive data, detecting threats and vulnerabilities, and simplifying audit-readiness
- Helping client achieve crypto-agility by managing encryption at scale, reducing cryptography risk, and preparing for quantum resilience
- Knowledge of data security platforms (IBM Guardium, Varonis, Cyera, Microsoft Purview, Imperva)
- Experience working with the sales lifecycle and driving customer outcomes
- Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills at all levels of an organization
- Driven and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to excellence in everything they do
- Ability to build and maintain positive business relationships with peers and clients.
Preferred technical and professional experience
- Experience with IBM Guardium Data Security solution (Cryptography Manager, Data Protection, Data Security Center, Discover and Classify and Key Lifecycle Manager)
- Competitive product experience a plus (Cyera, Imperva, Varonis, Microsoft, Wiz)
- Data & AI Market Knowledge: Expertise in the Data & AI market to quickly become a trusted client advisor
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Technology Sales Engineer - Data Security position at IBM?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to IBM. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Technology Sales Engineer - Data Security position at IBM located?
This position is based in Washington. IBM has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Technology Sales Engineer - Data Security at IBM earn?
IBM has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Technology Sales Engineer - Data Security role at IBM posted?
This role was posted on April 18, 2026 (57 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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