Principal Network Sales Engineer
Core
Principal Network Sales Engineer driving complex networking opportunities for a Tier 1 Service Provider customer through strategic pre-sales engineering, solution design, and trusted technical guidance.
Role type
Principal Network Sales Engineer (Service Provider Pre-Sales)
Builds
Networking, automation, security, and data center solutions for Service Provider customers
Domain
Telecommunications / Service Provider Networking
Required skills
Service provider networking expertise, routing protocols (BGP, ISIS, OSPF, MPLS, SR-TE, SRv6), network automation (Netconf, REST APIs, YANG, gRPC), solution design, Proof-of-Concept execution, executive stakeholder management, travel management
Preferred skills
Container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), Linux, Python/Ansible, merchant silicon familiarity, professional industry certifications
Technologies
BGP, ISIS, OSPF, MPLS, RSVP, SR-TE, SRv6, Netconf, REST APIs, YANG, OpenConfig, gRPC, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, Ansible, Paragon, MIST, Apstra, MX/PTX, SRX, QFX/Nexus/Arista
Responsibilities
Drive technical consulting for new and existing opportunities; build relationships with account management and engineering teams; support customers with solution design and RFP responses; act as a trusted advisor on product portfolio and industry trends; speak at industry conferences; connect technical solutions to business requirements for executive decision-makers
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence
