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HPE Networking is a leader in AI-driven, next-generation networking solutions that help organizations modernize infrastructure, improve connectivity, and accelerate digital transformation. From campus and branch networking to wireless, security, and cloud-managed solutions, HPE Networking enables customers to create intelligent edge experiences that power the future of work. We are seeking a Principal Pre-Sales Systems Engineer to support the Dallas-Fort Worth market. This is a highly strategic, customer-facing role responsible for providing senior-level technical leadership throughout the sales cycle. The Principal Systems Engineer partners closely with Territory Managers, channel partners, and internal stakeholders to design innovative networking solutions, influence technical strategy, and drive complex opportunities to closure. This role requires a strong combination of consultative selling skills, executive presence, advanced technical expertise, and the ability to align business outcomes to technology solutions. The ideal candidate brings deep enterprise networking experience, thrives in competitive environments, and can engage effectively with audiences ranging from engineers to C-level decision-makers.
Job Responsibility:
Serve as the primary technical advisor supporting enterprise accounts throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth territory
Partner with Territory Managers to identify, qualify, and advance strategic sales opportunities through closure
Design and present end-to-end networking architectures aligned to customer business objectives
Lead technical discovery sessions, workshops, executive presentations, and customer strategy discussions
Build technology roadmaps for assigned customers focused on modernization, growth, and digital transformation
Deliver Proof of Concepts (POCs), demonstrations, and solution validations that showcase HPE Networking value
Position HPE Networking solutions against competitive offerings and clearly articulate key differentiators
Develop proposals, statements of work, and technical responses for complex opportunities and RFPs
Collaborate with channel partners, resellers, and alliance teams to expand pipeline and accelerate revenue growth
Maintain accurate opportunity support, forecast alignment, and technical engagement activity within the territory
Mentor junior engineers and contribute leadership across the broader systems engineering organization
Stay current on emerging technologies, market trends, and HPE Networking innovations
Requirements:
10+ years of experience in pre-sales engineering, systems engineering, network architecture, or technical consulting roles
Proven experience supporting enterprise sales teams in quota-driven environments
Strong background in large strategic account management and customer-facing technical sales engagements
Experience designing and selling complex networking solutions across multiple product portfolios
Experience working with channel partners, VARs, and strategic alliances preferred
Industry certifications such as Aruba, HPE, Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, or equivalent preferred
Must reside in or near the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area and be open to travel up to approximately 40%–60% within the territory
Deep expertise in enterprise networking technologies including routing, switching, wireless LAN, NAC, and network security