IBM Fusion Technical Sales Specialist

IBM Computing; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Technology Sales Engineer to join their innovative team. In this role, you will collaborate with clients to tackle their business challenges using cutting-edge hybrid cloud and storage solutions. Your expertise in OpenShift and software-defined storage will be pivotal in designing transformative solutions. This position offers a dynamic, collaborative environment where your technical sales skills will shine. With a commitment to ongoing learning and career growth, this role is perfect for those passionate about technology and client engagement.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in OpenShift and Kubernetes environments.
• Proficiency in Linux administration and storage management.

Aufgaben

• Work closely with clients to understand their business challenges.
• Design and present innovative solutions for digital transformation.

Kenntnisse

OpenShift administration

Software-defined storage administration

Data protection for containerized applications

Linux administration

Technical sales presentation skills

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Tools

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Ansible

Terraform

GitOps methodologies

Jobbeschreibung

Introduction

As a Technology Sales Engineer (internally known as ‘Brand Technical Specialist’) within IBM Storage, you will co-create with clients and colleagues in one of the most trusted, respected, and awarded teams in its field. IBM Storage is a trusted leader in Cyber Resilience, Hybrid Cloud, and AI-driven data solutions. Our award-winning technology helps organizations protect, optimize, and seamlessly manage their data across multi-cloud environments.From day one, you’ll benefit from industry-leading onboarding and continuous learning opportunities. Our commitment to your development ensures a clear path for career growth and long-term success.You’ll work in a collaborative and innovative sales environment, surrounded by bright minds who are always willing to help and be helped. Your expertise and passion will drive meaningful client engagements—compelling organizations to invest in IBM’s cutting-edge storage solutions.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Brand Technical Specialist for IBM Fusion, you will work closely with IBM clients to understand their business challenges and showcase how IBM’s industry-leading hybrid cloud and storage solutions deliver tangible value.

Leveraging your expertise in IBM Fusion, Red Hat OpenShift, and container-native storage, you will design and present innovative solutions that drive digital transformation.

In this role, you will be instrumental in building trusted client relationships, guiding them through complex technology decisions, and ensuring the successful adoption of IBM’s hybrid cloud storage offerings.

Required technical and professional expertise

• Experience in OpenShift administration

• Expertise in software-defined storage administration within OpenShift or Kubernetes environments

• Knowledge of data protection for containerized applications (e.g., OADP, Velero)

• Proficiency in Linux administration, including installation, networking, and storage management

• Strong technical sales presentation skills

• Fluency in German and English

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Red Hat certifications (EX188, EX280)

• Experience with hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) concepts

• Development experience with containerized applications, including CI/CD pipelines

• Knowledge of GitOps methodologies

• Expertise in infrastructure automation using Ansible or Terrafor

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.