Principal Presales Systems Engineer
Core
Principal Presales Systems Engineer enabling HPE Networking to sell and support sophisticated networking and security solutions by translating business goals into technical architectures.
Role type
Principal Presales Systems Engineer
Builds
Next-generation networking and security solutions (WAN, Data Center, Cloud) for diverse customer segments
Domain
Networking, Security, Cloud, Multi-Cloud, 5G
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
WAN/Data Center/Cloud network design, Routing Protocols (IGPs, EGPs, VPNs), MPLS, Network Security (NGFW, IPSec, SIEM), Pre-sales proposal creation, Customer strategy engagement, Technical presentations, Relationship building
Preferred skills
DevOps automation (Python, Ansible, Chef), Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), Industry certifications (JNCIP, JNCIE, CCNP, CCIE)
Technologies
Juniper, AWS, GCP, Azure, Python, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, YANG, JSON, Netconf, EVPN, VXLAN, Clos, MPLS, SR-TE, SRv6, NGFW, UTM, DDoS, IPSec, MACSec, SIEM
Responsibilities
Provide pre-sales technical consultation on design, engineering, and implementation; Assess product application for customers to ensure optimum solutions; Create viable proposals for RFP/RFQ/RFI; Develop architecture designs and engineering bill of materials; Engage customers via technical sales presentations, demos, and PoCs; Build relationships with customer IT decision-makers; Deliver training to industry partners and customer engineers
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence