Pre-Sales Systems Engineer – Higher Education, State Government

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

📋 Description

• Assist in the expansion of the HPE Networking business, which includes Aruba and Juniper Networks.

• Collaborate closely with account teams, partners, and customers to design and position cutting-edge networking solutions.

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

• Partner with 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 pursue certifications.

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

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be based in the Sacramento or San Francisco area.

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

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in networking infrastructure.

• Previous experience as a Network Systems Engineer or in a comparable role.

• Desired experience in networking design, installation, services, and support.

• Familiarity with network design principles and protocols is essential.

• Prior experience with Juniper, Aruba, and Cisco networking systems.

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

• Preferred understanding of SLED and Enterprise environments and procurement processes.

• Background and experience in higher education, state government, enterprise, and service provider sectors preferred.

• Enthusiasm for network automation, AI-driven operations, and cloud-managed networking.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

• Opportunities for personal and professional development.

• Advanced training programs and certifications available.

• Flexible management of work and personal needs.

• Remote/telework work arrangement offered.