Technical Account Manager at Mattermost

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Apr, 26

Salary

150000.0

Posted On

23 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Account Management, Sales Engineering, Customer Success Engineering, Linux System Administration, Networking, Containers, Cloud Infrastructure, Scripting, Cybersecurity Principles, Secure System Design, DevSecOps, Compliance Standards, Communication Skills, Project Leadership, Customer Engagement, Technical Advocacy

Industry

Software Development

Description

At Mattermost, we build the #1 collaborative workflow solution for defense, intelligence, security, and critical infrastructure organizations. Trusted by governments, financial institutions, and technology companies, our platform enables secure, efficient operations for the world’s most critical teams. We’re dedicated to empowering organizations to operate with confidence, reducing risks, and accelerating productivity. Guided by our core values of Customer Obsession, Earn Trust, Self Awareness, Ownership and High Impact, we collaborate closely with our customers to deliver solutions that meet complex needs and drive success. To learn more, visit www.mattermost.com We’re seeking a Technical Account Manager (TAM) who will serve as a trusted technical advisor to our enterprise and public sector customers. In this role, you’ll ensure the successful deployment, integration, and secure operation of the Mattermost platform in mission-critical environments. You’ll combine deep expertise in infrastructure, cybersecurity, and DevSecOps with strong customer engagement and project leadership skills. As a strategic partner, you’ll bridge engineering, product, and customer teams—driving secure, compliant, and scalable implementations that empower teams to collaborate with confidence. Key Responsibilities Customer Success & Secure Solution Delivery • Lead technical onboarding, configuration, and production deployment for strategic enterprise and public sector customers. • Design, validate, and implement secure, scalable architectures for Mattermost across hybrid and air-gapped environments. • Ensure compliance alignment with relevant frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, ITSG-33, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001). • Guide customers in integrating Mattermost with authentication, identity management (SSO/SAML/OAuth), DevOps pipelines, and monitoring systems. • Provide proactive technical guidance to prevent issues, minimize risk, and ensure operational excellence. Technical Leadership & Advocacy • Serve as the primary technical point of contact for assigned accounts. • Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Support to resolve complex technical issues and advocate for customer needs. • Capture and share reusable assets (scripts, playbooks, documentation) to accelerate secure deployments and promote scalability. • Participate in internal reviews to enhance onboarding methodologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Communication & Stakeholder Management • Present complex technical concepts to both executive and technical stakeholders, tailoring communication to audience and context. • Build trusted, long-term relationships that support adoption, expansion, and advocacy for Mattermost. • Maintain clear, detailed records of deployment decisions, architectural designs, and customer feedback. Required Qualifications • 5+ years of experience in Technical Account Management, Sales Engineering, Customer Success Engineering, or equivalent technical enablement role. • Deep technical knowledge in Linux system administration, networking, containers (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud infrastructure. • Hands-on scripting or development experience (Python, Go, Node.js, or similar). • Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure system design. • Familiarity with DevSecOps methodologies and tools (GitHub, Jenkins, Jira, Terraform, etc.). • Proven ability to manage large enterprise accounts, aligning technical delivery with business and security objectives. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions. • For candidates residing in the U.S.: This role may require the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance in the future. As such, U.S. applicants must be U.S. citizens and eligible under applicable clearance requirements. • Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-controlled information as defined by U.S. export control laws, including EAR and ITAR. Preferred Qualifications • Experience working with public sector, defense, or regulated industries. • Knowledge of Enterprise IT Service Management (ITSM) frameworks. • Familiarity with compliance standards such as FedRAMP, ITSG-33, NIST, SOC 2, or ISO 27001. • Open-source contributions or experience with secure collaboration tools. • Proficiency in Golang, React, or mobile/MDM (MobileIron, Intune, Workspace ONE) environments. • Startup or fast-paced SaaS environment experience. Mattermost takes a market-based approach to pay and pay may vary depending on your location. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. Salary Range $130,000—$150,000 USD Mattermost is an EEO Employer, we are a remote-first, open-source company. We are continually working to expand our hiring in more countries and regions, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations, which takes time. Mattermost values your unique perspective—we welcome all applicants. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and are committed to assessing candidates based on their skills and qualifications. We do not tolerate discrimination against staff or applicants based on race, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, veteran status, or other personal characteristics. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know—we’re happy to assist.

Responsibilities

The Technical Account Manager will lead technical onboarding and deployment for enterprise and public sector customers, ensuring secure and compliant implementations of the Mattermost platform. They will also serve as a primary technical contact, collaborating with various teams to resolve issues and enhance customer success.