Senior Sales Engineer - Mainframe Security

Rocket Software; Springfield (IL); Teletrabalho; USD 105 000 - 142 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Unlimited vacation time

Health and wellness coverage

Life and disability coverage

401(k) and Roth retirement savings

Tuition/Certificate reimbursement

Leadership and skills training

Resumo da oferta

Rocket Software is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer in the United States to support Account Executives and partners in expanding revenue opportunities. The role requires a strong sales and technical background in Mainframe Security and modernization, with the ability to lead technical discussions and close deals.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and the capability to work independently while collaborating with a dynamic team.

Qualificações

• Minimum of 8+ years in sales advisory or sales engineering.
• Mainframe security experience with AS/400/IBM i and z/OS.
• Experience with Mainframe Modernization.
• REST services and other application development experience.
• Strong problem solving and requirements gathering skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly motivated and able to handle multiple tasks to meet requirements.
• Ability to work independently and engage team support as needed.

Responsabilidades

• Relate to customer challenges and provide value-based solutions.
• Present solutions to customers and partners with or without sales support.
• Support partners in all aspects of the sales process.
• Convey technical details to non-technical audiences and build credibility with technical teams.
• Assist in qualifying business opportunities by understanding user needs and technical environment.
• Provide mentoring on software components, design techniques, and delivery concepts to partners and peers.
• Handle objections professionally and address questions promptly and persuasively.
• Self-manage assignments and multiple projects from start to finish.

Conhecimentos

8+ years sales advisory

Mainframe security

Mainframe modernization

REST services

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Time management

Descrição da oferta de emprego

United States

Full time

R2026-6331

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Job Description Summary:

The Senior Sales Engineering role will support Account Executives in new and existing partner relationships, as well as, direct business in order to grow revenue opportunities.

For this role, you will need a sales and technical background in Mainframe Security.

Rocket Software Sales Engineers are experienced technical professionals with an extensive enterprise software sales background who can successfully be the technical sales lead on software sales opportunities to progress and close business. In this role, you must function well as a member of a dynamic team, while having the ability to work independently to progress and close business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Easily relate to customer challenges and provide clear, non-technical, value-based solutions.

• Present solutions to customers and partners with or without sales support.

• Support partners in all aspects of the sales process.

• Successfully convey technical details to a non-technical audience, as well as, foster credibility with more technical audiences.

• Provide knowledge and skills to help qualify business opportunities by understanding the user requirements and technical environment.

• Provide ongoing mentoring and guidance on all software components, design techniques, methodology and delivery concept to partners and peers

• Handle objections professionally; answer questions quickly and coherently; deal with challenges assertively and persuasively.

• Self-manage assignments and administrative tasks, managing multiple projects simultaneously from start to finish.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 8+ years of relevant sales advisory or sales engineering experience.

• Mainframe security experience with AS/400 / IBM i and z/OS technical experience.

• Mainframe Modernization experience.

• REST services and other application development skills and experience.

• Strong problem solving and requirements gathering skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Highly motivated and comfortable taking on a variety of tasks in order to satisfy business requirements.

• Detail-oriented and can rapidly learn and take advantage of new concepts and technologies.

• Ability to work independently and engage team support as required.

• Ability to prioritize and manage workload to meet defined deadlines.

• Must be comfortable working in a rapidly changing and sometimes unstructured environment.

Information Security:

Information security is everyone’s responsibility. A fundamental principle of information security at Rocket Software is that all individuals in the organization have a responsibility for the security and protection of company information and IT Resources over which they have control, according to their role.

Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

At Rocket we are committed to an inclusive workplace environment, where every Rocketeer can thrive by bringing their full selves to work. Being a Rocketeer means you are part of our movement to continually drive inclusivity, diversity and equity in our workforce.

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Annual salary range for this position is between $105,000.00 - $141,750.00 gross before taxes.

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What Rocket Software can offer you in USA:

Unlimited Vacation Time as well as paid holidays and sick time

Health and Wellness coverage options for Rocketeers and dependents

Life and disability coverage

Fidelity 401(k) and Roth Retirement Savings with matching contributions

Monthly student debt benefit program

Tuition Reimbursement and Certificate Reimbursement Program opportunities

Leadership and skills training opportunities

EOE M/F/Vet/Disability. Rocket Software Inc. 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, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

At Rocket Software, we believe AI is a critical enabler of innovation and productivity. All Rocketeers are expected to actively leverage AI-powered tools and technologies, where appropriate, to enhance efficiency, improve decision-making, and deliver greater impact in their roles. Embracing continuous learning and the responsible use of AI is an essential part of how we work.

Rocket is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 781-577-4321 or send an email to [e-mail]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

As part of our commitment to a safe and trustworthy workplace, we include background and reference checks in our hiring process.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Companies around the world trust Rocket to solve their most complex business challenges by powering their critical infrastructure, business processes, and data. We help extend the value of these assets, enabling our customers to embrace the potential of cloud and mobile computing, advanced analytics, and the innovations of tomorrow. From the clothes we wear to the cars we drive, Rocket solutions power the back-end systems that thousands of brands rely on every day.

At Rocket, software is about more than just code—it’s about people. We are passionate problem-solvers, working to make a difference for others. Our foundation is built on empathy, humanity, trust, and love, and we strive to embody these core values in everything we do. Whether we’re serving our customers, partners, or fellow Rocketeers, we are committed to treating everyone with the respect and care they deserve.

Founded in 1990, Rocket Software is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, and has 20 offices worldwide, bringing people and technology together to build a better future.