Presales Systems Engineer - HPE Networking - K12/Local - Oregon

Description

The company is a global business that helps customers connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications, from the edge to the cloud.

The networking business is growing and now includes acquired lines, and this presales role supports it.

You will work with account teams, partners, and customers to design and position advanced networking solutions for digital transformation.

The role is meant for an experienced systems engineer ready for the next step in their career.

Responsibilities

• Build deep knowledge of the full networking portfolio, including wired and wireless access, switching, routing, security, and automation.
• Work with sales teams to understand customer needs, then design solutions and present them through technical talks and demos.
• Create architectures and proposals that meet customer goals, and lead proof-of-concept work.
• Take part in advanced training and certifications to grow your expertise in the company's technologies.
• Work with internal teams and partners so solutions are well positioned and customers adopt them.

Requirements

• Have 7+ years in networking infrastructure, including prior work as a networking systems engineer or in a similar role.
• Have a background in government (state, local, or federal), higher education, K-12, enterprise, or service provider industries.
• Understand network design principles and protocols.
• Communicate clearly, present well, and solve problems effectively.
• Desired: experience in networking design, installation, services, or support.
• Preferred: understanding of SLED and enterprise environments and their procurement processes.
• Preferred: interest in network automation, AI-driven operations, and cloud-managed networking.

Conditions

You must live in the greater Portland, Salem, or Eugene area.

You must be able to travel to customer sites across Oregon on a regular basis.

This is a remote role, so you will primarily work from home.

Pay ranges from $151,500 to $355,000 per year in Oregon, based on combined base and target sales pay at 100% of plan, split 75% base and 25% target.

Actual offers may vary by location, experience, education or training, and skill level.

The job is in sales at job level TCP04.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and makes decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Benefits

• Health, financial, and emotional wellbeing benefits covering employees and their loved ones.
• Development programs for your career goals, including becoming a subject expert or moving into another division.
• You can gain advanced certifications and mentoring.
• The position is a promotion path for systems engineers.
• Details of US employee benefits are available on the company's enrollment page.