Sales Engineer – Public Sector (UKI)

Rubrik; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data protection firm is hiring a Sales Engineer to provide technical direction and drive innovation in sales within the UK Public Sector. The role requires cloud expertise, specifically in Azure, and strong communication skills to manage customer relationships. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience and thrive in a dynamic environment. The position supports the objectives of protecting critical data while engaging with customers.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Inclusive workplace culture

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales engineering experience in cloud or data centre.
• Strong understanding of Azure. AWS familiarity is preferred.
• Experience engaging with CxO-level personnel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and leadership to sales teams.
• Analyze and develop integrated technology solutions.
• Lead sales calls and manage customer presentations.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure knowledge

SaaS security expertise

Customer communication

Sales pipeline generation

Technical presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Azure

AWS

Job description

Rubrik’s Sales and Sales Engineering organization is a united team of elite, cross‑functional professionals helping companies and government entities build resilience against cyberattacks, malicious insiders, and operational disruptions. We provide continuous professional development through our world‑class sales enablement program, and our One Rubrik selling approach gives you all the resources you need to exceed your goals, maximize your earning potential, and take your career to the next level—all while doing something that truly matters: protecting the world’s data.

Note this role will require at least 2 days in the London office.

As a Sales Engineer, you will provide technical direction and business guidance to the regional sales team. We are seeking a self‑starter who will exceed sales quotas by driving innovative technical programs, pipeline generation alongside AEs, customer demonstrations, POCs, and overseeing day‑to‑day account‑level activities. You will be responsible for evangelizing, positioning, and architecting Rubrik’s Data Resilience, Observability, and Remediation tools to a targeted list of new & existing customers throughout the UK Public Sector (Central & Local Government, NHS, and Education). We are looking for personable, cloud‑savvy engineers with Azure and/or AWS expertise who can partner closely with Account Executives and Customers, uncover customer problems through strong discovery, and use compelling storytelling to position Rubrik as the unique solution.

About The Position

• Provides technical leadership and direction to customers and internal staff in the development of fully integrated technology solutions in support of pre‑sales activities in the assigned market.
• Assists in the analysis, design and development of fully integrated technology solutions.
• Demonstrates technical leadership and subject matter expertise on Rubrik’s products, distributed architectures, file systems, and competitive storage offerings.
• Acts as technical expert and consultant to develop and propose solutions that meet the technology and business requirements of assigned customers.
• Makes technical and sales presentations to customer's technical staff and senior management.
• Serves as a trusted technology advisor to customers and serves as an internal resource on technical issues or specific business applications within an assigned market segment.
• Successfully builds relationships with the account team, partners and customers in support of sales team objectives and engages and leverages corporate resources, abilities, budgets and personnel as appropriate.
• Leads technical sales calls and whiteboarding/discovery sessions.
• Qualifies sales opportunities in terms of customer technical requirements, competition, decision‑making process and funding.
• Partners with AEs on pipeline generation from both existing accounts (white space/expansion) and new prospects (supporting discovery).

About You

• Ideally 5+ years of sales engineering experience preferably in cloud infrastructure, SaaS security or data centre.
• Strong expertise in Azure (priority) and/or AWS; familiarity with cloud data management, and ideally in backup, disaster recovery, and cyber resiliency.
• Driven – need for success, highly energetic with a strong hands‑on, “can do” approach.
• Entrepreneurial - willing to go the extra mile, strong work ethic, resourceful, “get it done” attitude.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced environment; able to handle multiple calls/demos per day with immediate follow up.
• A high level of business acumen and experience working with CxO‑level personnel, bringing technology solutions to solve business challenges.
• Personable, and confident communicator — able to engage both technical staff and senior executives.
• Smart, adaptable and open‑minded.
• Ideally Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Public Sector background is a plus, but not required.

Join Us in Securing the World’s Data

Rubrik (RBRK), the Security and AI Operations Company, leads at the intersection of data protection, cyber resilience, and enterprise AI acceleration. Rubrik Security Cloud delivers complete cyber resilience by securing, monitoring, and recovering data, identities, and workloads across clouds. Rubrik Agent Cloud accelerates trusted AI agent deployments at scale by monitoring and auditing agentic actions, enforcing real‑time guardrails, fine‑tuning for accuracy and undoing agentic mistakes.

Inclusion @ Rubrik

At Rubrik, we are dedicated to fostering a culture where people from all backgrounds are valued, feel they belong, and believe they can succeed. Our commitment to inclusion is at the heart of our mission to secure the world’s data.

Our goal is to hire and promote the best talent, regardless of background. We continually review our hiring practices to ensure fairness and strive to create an environment where every employee has equal access to opportunities for growth and excellence. We believe in empowering everyone to bring their authentic selves to work and achieve their fullest potential.

Our inclusion strategy focuses on three core areas of our business and culture:

• Our Company: We are committed to building a merit‑based organization that offers equal access to growth and success for all employees globally. Your potential is limitless here.
• Our Culture: We strive to create an inclusive atmosphere where individuals from all backgrounds feel a strong sense of belonging, can thrive, and do their best work. Your contributions help us innovate and break boundaries.
• Our Communities: We are dedicated to expanding our engagement with the communities we operate in, creating opportunities for underrepresented talent and driving greater innovation for our clients. Your impact extends beyond Rubrik, contributing to safer and stronger communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Rubrik is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Rubrik provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Rubrik complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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