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About Us

Sophos is a cybersecurity leader defending 600,000 organizations globally with an AI-driven platform and expert-led services. Sophos meets organizations wherever they are in their security maturity and grows with them to defeat cyberattacks. Its solutions combine machine learning, automation, and real-time threat intelligence with frontline human expertise from Sophos X-Ops to deliver advanced, 24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and response.

Sophos offers industry-leading managed detection and response (MDR) alongside a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity technologies — including endpoint, network, email, and cloud security, extended detection and response (XDR), identity threat detection and response (ITDR), and next-gen SIEM. Together with expert advisory services, these capabilities help organizations proactively reduce risk and respond faster, with the visibility and scalability needed to stay ahead of evolving threats.

Sophos goes to market with a global partner ecosystem, including Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), resellers and distributors, marketplace integrations, and cyber risk partners, giving organizations the flexibility to choose trusted relationships when securing their business. Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.

The Technical Account Manager (TAM) acts as the primary technical advisor for a portfolio of Sophos customers and partners. This role combines deep technical expertise with strong customer engagement, ensuring proactive support, faster issue resolution, and long-term customer success.

You will build an in-depth understanding of customer environments, advocate for their needs internally, and collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality support and strategic guidance.

Serve as the primary technical contact (“named engineer”) for assigned customers
Provide proactive and reactive support across all customer incidents
Own and manage cases end-to-end, ensuring timely resolution in line with SLAs
Troubleshoot issues through replication, analysis, and coordination with internal teams

Build strong, trusted relationships with customer stakeholders
Act as a customer advocate across Sales, Product, Engineering, and Sophos Labs
Deliver proactive communications on product updates, security alerts, and best practices
Participate in customer reviews, checkpoints, and business reviews

Partner with Sales teams on customer strategy and onsite engagements
Collaborate globally with peers and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless support
Handle escalations and work closely with the Global Escalation team
Provide emergency onsite support during critical incidents when required

Maintain accurate case documentation and reporting in CRM systems
Contribute to customer documentation (welcome packs, communications, etc.)
Support continuous improvement initiatives and departmental projects
Share insights and recommendations to improve service delivery

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
5 to 8 years of experience in technical support, customer-facing, or IT services roles
Minimum 2+ years of experience in a Technical Account Manager (TAM) or equivalent role
Operating systems: Windows, Linux, macOS
Core IT infrastructure: Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPO, virtualisation
Networking fundamentals: protocols, packet flow, VPN technologies
Cybersecurity fundamentals: endpoint and network security
Cloud technologies and web/email systems
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Strong customer focus with enterprise-level support experience
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to manage escalations and handle complex customer situations
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
Ability to prioritise in a high-volume environment
Coaching and mentoring capability
Proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-driven mindset

Nice to Have

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Exposure to enterprise sales environments
Experience with Sophos products (endpoint or gateway)
Relevant certifications: CEH, CISSP, ITIL, CompTIA Security+, Network+, CCNA/NP/IE

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· Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship.

· Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit

· Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy

· Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities

· Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint

· Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp

· Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge

· Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing

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We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.

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