Pre-Sales Systems Engineer – Higher Education, State Government

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Assist HPE Networking in expanding its business, including Aruba and Juniper Networks.

• Collaborate with account teams, partners, and clients to design and promote advanced networking solutions.

• Build technical expertise across Aruba wired/wireless, ClearPass, Central, Juniper switching, routing, security, and automation.

• Work alongside sales teams to comprehend customer requirements, devise solutions, and deliver technical presentations and demonstrations.

• Develop architectures and proposals that align with customer goals.

• Lead proof-of-concept initiatives.

• Engage in advanced training programs and certifications.

• Collaborate with internal teams and partners to ensure effective solution positioning and adoption.

• Travel to customer locations within the assigned territory at least twice a week.

⛳️ Requirements

• Candidates must be located in the Sacramento or San Francisco area.

• Willingness to travel to customer sites within the assigned territory at least twice a week.

• Over 5 years of experience in networking infrastructure.

• Previous experience as a Network Systems Engineer or a similar position.

• Proficient in networking design, installation, services, and support.

• Knowledge of network design principles and protocols.

• Prior experience with Juniper, Aruba, and Cisco networks.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.

• Familiarity with SLED and Enterprise environments and procurement processes is preferred.

• Experience in higher education, state government, enterprise, and service provider sectors is preferred.

• Interest in network automation, AI-driven operations, and cloud-managed networking.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

• Personal and professional development programs.

• Advanced training programs and certifications.

• Flexible work arrangements to accommodate both work and personal needs.

• Accessibility accommodations during the application or interview process.