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IBM Technical Sales Engineer - IBM Zstack - Horizon Central in Austin, Texas
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 Brand Technical Specialist for zModernization, you will act as a technical consultant to IBM clients and sellers by architecting solutions and delivering Proofs of Technology for zModernization products. In this role, you will collaborate with clients and sellers to design and implement solutions that meet their business needs. Your primary responsibilities will include: • Architect Solutions: Design and deliver Proofs of Technology for zModernization products, including watsonx Code Assistant for Z, zSystems Security, and Z Open Automation Utilities, to meet client business needs. • Deliver Technical Consultation: Provide technical consultation to IBM clients and sellers on zModernization products, including solution architecture and implementation. • Collaborate with Clients: Work closely with clients to understand their business requirements and design solutions that meet their needs. • Develop Solution Delivery: Develop and deliver solutions using zModernization products, including Z Service Management Suite, Z Digital Integration Hub, and Zowe. • Lead Proof of Technology: Lead the delivery of Proofs of Technology for zModernization products, ensuring successful implementation and client satisfaction.
Required technical and professional expertise
• Technical Consultation Expertise: Experience with providing technical consultation to clients and sellers on complex software solutions, including solution architecture and implementation.
• zModernization Product Knowledge: Experience with designing and delivering Proofs of Technology for zModernization products, such as watsonx Code Assistant for Z, zSystems Security, and Z Open Automation Utilities.
• Solution Architecture Skills: Experience in designing solutions that meet client business needs, including integrating multiple zModernization products. • Technical Leadership Abilities: Experience with leading the delivery of Proofs of Technology for zModernization products, ensuring successful implementation and client satisfaction.
• zSoftware Product Familiarity: Experience with multiple zSoftware products, including Z Service Management Suite, Z Digital Integration Hub, and Zowe.
Preferred technical and professional experience
• Additional zSoftware Product Knowledge: Experience with other zSoftware products, including webMethods ApplinX, Red Hat Ansible Certified Content for IBM Z, and watsonx Assistant for Z, is beneficial for this role.
• Broad zModernization Portfolio Familiarity: Familiarity with a wide range of zModernization products, including Z Table Accelerator, Automatic Binary Optimizer for z/OS, and Z Service Automation Suite, can be an asset.
• Cross-Platform Integration Understanding: Knowledge of integrating zModernization products with other platforms, such as cloud and Linux on Z, can be advantageous in this position.
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.