[Remote] Solutions Engineer - South America at SailPoint

Colombia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years professional experience as a pre-sales technical resource in an enterprise software company (B2B)
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • A working knowledge of technical infrastructure including web services, application servers, databases, virtualization, and directories
  • Conversant in modern SaaS architecture
  • Familiarity with Java, XML, LDAP, SQL, JSON, Azure/AWS/GCP is desirable
  • 3+ years working with Identity, Governance and Access Management solutions is preferred
  • Residence in Bogota is preferred
  • Flexibility to travel within Hispanic America (primarily in South America) with 25% anticipated travel
  • Preferred, not required: BA/BS or global equivalent; 8 years of related experience

Responsibilities

  • Actively participate in the sales process and work closely with the direct and channel sales teams
  • Discover and understand customer requirements and align our solutions to those requirements
  • Present SailPoint business functions, value, and competitive differences
  • Provide product demonstrations to prospective customers
  • Assist in developing RFP responses in coordination with our RFP response team
  • Participate in onsite and remote Proof of Value (POV) evaluations
  • Provide feedback to Product Management on product enhancements

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

JavaXMLLDAPSQLJSONAzureAWSGCPSaaSWeb ServicesApplication ServersDatabasesVirtualizationDirectoriesIdentity GovernanceAccess Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location requirement for this Solutions Engineer role?

The role is based in Bogota, Colombia, to support the Hispanic America sales regions.

What experience is required for this position?

Candidates need 5+ years as a pre-sales technical resource in an enterprise software company (B2B), plus 3+ years with Identity, Governance and Access Management solutions preferred.

What technical knowledge is needed for this role?

A working knowledge of technical infrastructure including web services, application servers, databases, virtualization, and directories is required, along with being conversant in modern SaaS architecture; familiarity with Java, XML, LDAP, SQL, JSON, Azure/AWS/GCP is desirable.

What is the company culture like at SailPoint?

SailPoint has built a strong team culture that has led to employees voting it the 'best places to work' for 15 years in a row.

What does success look like in the first few months for this role?

In the first 4 months, you'll learn Identity Security and Management, participate in training on demos, presentation skills, negotiation, and Challenger Sales, handle initial demos, and build internal relationships; by 6-12 months, contribute to technical collateral, grow regulatory knowledge, and speak at conferences.

SailPoint

Provides identity security solutions for enterprises

About SailPoint

SailPoint provides identity security solutions that help organizations manage and protect digital identities. Its main products, including IdentityIQ, IdentityNow, and File Access Manager, assist businesses in ensuring compliance with regulations, reducing risks, and controlling access to sensitive information. These products work by giving organizations visibility into who has access to what data, allowing them to manage permissions effectively. SailPoint stands out from competitors by utilizing advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance its identity governance capabilities. The company's goal is to be a trusted partner for enterprises in navigating the complexities of identity security, ensuring that they can securely manage access to their critical information.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2004Year Founded
$20.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Risks

Emerging identity management startups increase competition, potentially eroding market share.
Rapid technological changes may outpace SailPoint's innovation, risking solution obsolescence.
Integration challenges with acquisitions like SecZetta may disrupt services or misalign strategies.

Differentiation

SailPoint specializes in managing and securing digital identities for enterprises.
The company leverages AI and machine learning to enhance identity security solutions.
SailPoint's IdentityIQ provides visibility and control over user access.

Upsides

Growing demand for remote work security boosts SailPoint's remote access management features.
Rising adoption of AI-driven identity analytics aligns with SailPoint's AI capabilities.
Increased regulatory requirements drive demand for SailPoint's identity governance solutions.

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