Advanced Customer Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

. Act as the senior technical resource for Critical Account Program customers .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeBucharest • RomaniaSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in enterprise networking, advanced routing, and security technologies, with a strong ability to troubleshoot complex issues and provide technical leadership. Proven track record in building customer relationships and collaborating across teams to drive successful outcomes.

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Enterprise Networking ExpertiseAdvanced Routing ExperienceSecurity Technology KnowledgeCloud Networking KnowledgeTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Layer 2/Layer 3 NetworkingBGP, OSPF, IS-ISData Center NetworkingIPSec, SSL/TLSMPLS, L2VPN/L3VPNSD-WANLinuxRoot-Cause AnalysisTroubleshooting MethodologiesNetwork Architecture Review

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCustomer-First Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Packet Capture AnalysisProtocol AnalyzersTelemetry PlatformsTraffic GeneratorsNetwork Monitoring Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

CCNPCCIEJNCIPJNCIEAruba Certifications

Industry Keywords

Network VirtualizationHigh AvailabilityNetwork Performance OptimizationTraffic EngineeringWireless Networking

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDNSLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the senior technical resource for Critical Account Program customers
Identify sub-optimal designs and misconfigurations and consult on corrective plans
Work with engineering escalation teams and customers remotely or onsite to troubleshoot issues and software or hardware defects
Build strong customer relationships and serve as a trusted advisor
Build relationships across the internal organization to increase knowledge, accelerate outcomes, and build trust
Collaborate closely with teammates and the broader services organization
Provide senior-level technical leadership and case oversight
Engage software engineering teams to address product defects
Deliver remote or onsite support for complex customer issues beyond standard support channels
Present technical findings, remediation plans, risk assessments, and status updates
Travel approximately 10% to 40% for onsite troubleshooting and critical customer situations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or other Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
Typically 10–15+ years’ experience
Deep understanding of enterprise networking, including Layer 2/Layer 3, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, STP/RSTP/MSTP, VRRP/HSRP, network access control, and 802.1X
Advanced routing experience with BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, route redistribution, policy-based routing, WAN architectures, and network resiliency
Data center and campus networking knowledge, including Spine-Leaf, EVPN/VXLAN, MC-LAG, high availability, network virtualization, and fabric architectures
Security technology knowledge including IPSec, SSL/TLS, PKI/Certificates, RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, network segmentation, NAC, and secure remote access
Service provider and large-scale networking knowledge including MPLS, L2VPN/L3VPN, QoS, multicast, traffic engineering, and network performance optimization
Cloud and hybrid networking knowledge including public cloud connectivity, SD-WAN, virtual networking, and cloud-based network services
Operating systems and advanced troubleshooting tools, including Linux, packet capture analysis, protocol analyzers, telemetry platforms, traffic generators, engineering software tools, and network monitoring solutions
Demonstrated deep root-cause analysis and ability to isolate hardware, software, interoperability, design, and configuration issues
Experience using, evaluating, and developing engineering tools, troubleshooting methodologies, and software platforms
Experience working directly with Engineering teams to investigate software defects, validate fixes, and drive customer resolution
Ability to review customer network architectures and configurations and identify operational risks, design weaknesses, misconfigurations, and improvement opportunities
Proven history troubleshooting complex customer issues in production environments and driving issues to resolution
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Experience presenting technical findings, remediation plans, risk assessments, and status updates to technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to rapidly learn new technologies and develop expertise beyond primary specializations
Willingness to work as part of a cross-functional team involving TAC, Engineering, Product Management, Services, and Sales
Flexibility, adaptability, and a customer-first mindset
Additional European languages are a plus
Wireless networking experience is desired but not required
CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, Aruba certifications, or equivalent experience are highly desirable but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive suite of benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing
Personal and professional development programs
Flexible work and personal needs
Inclusive workplace
Disability accommodation during application or interview process