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System Engineer - Enterprise Presales. This role is responsible for delivering technical support and/or technical leadership in the design and delivery of technology solutions that meet customer business requirements. You will establish and maintain strong customer relationships to ensure satisfaction and provide the highest level of product- and technology-specific expertise within the sales organization during deal pursuits. This position is aligned with specific products or product lines. A Consulting Systems Engineer also serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in their domain (such as mobility, security, or branch networking), delivering end-to-end technical consulting and overall solution design to address customer business needs.
Job Responsibility:
Deliver presales technical demonstrations and solution presentations to partners and customers
Provide technical training to partners and customers, deepening product understanding and sharing the latest features and technology evolution
Support sales teams through customer meetings, technical briefings, and marketing events
Own all technical aspects of the sales cycle while supporting HPE Networking opportunity pursuits
Maintain strong awareness of market trends and competitive technologies, positioning HPE Networking solutions accurately and understanding interoperability with other technologies
Build and deepen technical relationships with partners and customers through enablement, presales support, issue escalation, and new feature feedback
Design, install, and configure HPE Networking products and solutions for demonstrations, Proofs of Concept (PoC), and production deployments
Provide timely feedback to product management and R&D teams on customer requirements and market insights, contributing to future product direction
Participate in industry trade shows, marketing events, business reviews, and corporate activities (travel required)
Contribute to discussions around new product launches and provide technical feedback to marketing and engineering teams
Requirements:
Deep expertise in enterprise networking technologies, including WLAN, LAN, and WAN, with solid knowledge of 802.11, Ethernet, and static/dynamic routing protocols and their enterprise deployment
Proven experience in enterprise network architecture and design, with a strong understanding of LAN/WAN architectures and packet forwarding behavior
Strong foundation in legacy networking and the ability to support smooth migration and interoperability with next-generation networks
Solid hands-on knowledge of Wi-Fi, VLANs, IP subnetting, IPv4/IPv6, TCP/UDP, ACLs, and related technologies
Familiarity with network firewalls and common network security services
Recent hands-on experience with router and switch CLI from major networking vendors
Familiarity with mainstream virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, Xen), including VM installation and configuration
Understanding of cloud networking concepts and technologies such as VPC, Transit Gateway, Azure Virtual WAN, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, and vendor-specific solutions
Proficiency with common tools: Microsoft Visio / Lucidchart, Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word), and Salesforce
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 8+ years of experience as a Presales Systems Engineer / Presales Engineer
Formal networking training and relevant certifications (such as CCNP / CCIE / JNCP / JNCIE / ACMX / ACCX), or extensive experience designing and supporting complex enterprise networks
Nice to have:
Ability to lead technical discussions, architecture reviews, and whiteboard design sessions
Ability to deliver clear, effective technical presentations to audiences with varying technical backgrounds and roles
Strong network troubleshooting skills with real-world experience configuring network devices
Strong sense of ownership and a proactive mindset, willing to go the extra mile to win business at critical moments
Team-oriented, with a willingness to engage actively and take responsibility
Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to document customer requirements and network environments clearly and accurately
Passion for continuous learning and curiosity about new technologies
Comfortable delivering technical presentations in large or public settings
Willing to work occasional evenings or weekends based on customer needs
Able to remain calm and professional in high-pressure, mission-critical, and key customer environments