Federal Presales System Engineer – TS/SCI Clearance Required

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

. Provide pre-sales technical leadership for strategic Federal/National Security customers .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $113,625 - $266,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pre-sales technical leadership and advanced networking architectures, with a strong focus on secure networking solutions for Federal and National Security customers. Proven ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to drive technical strategy and deliver scalable solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Pre-Sales Technical LeadershipRouting, Switching, Security, and Data Center NetworkingBGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, EVPN/VXLANActive TS/SCI Security ClearanceCustomer-Facing Communication and Presentation Skills

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Hard Skills

Networking Solutions DesignLayer 2 and Layer 3 NetworkingNetwork Automation FrameworksNetworking Design Best PracticesTroubleshooting Networking Solutions

Soft Skills

Customer Relationship ManagementCollaborationIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

HPE NetworkingJuniper TechnologiesCisco Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

Active TS/SCI Security ClearanceCI Poly (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Federal CustomersDoDIntelligence CommunityMission-Critical EnvironmentsWANData Center

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudSwitchingTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide pre-sales technical leadership for strategic Federal/National Security customers
Design and position secure networking solutions across campus, WAN, data center, and mission-critical environments
Lead customer presentations, workshops, demonstrations, and proof-of-concept engagements
Partner with Account Managers to qualify opportunities and drive technical strategy through closure
Build trusted-advisor relationships with customer stakeholders in highly secure environments
Translate customer requirements into scalable HPE Networking solutions
Collaborate with engineering, services, channel, and sales teams to deliver solutions
Maintain competitive knowledge of networking vendors and market trends
Support account planning, pipeline development, and long-term territory growth
Travel to customer locations as business needs require
Serve as a technical advisor on advanced networking architectures and network modernization initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizenship required
Active TS/SCI security clearance required at time of hire
5+ years of pre-sales, systems engineering, or networking experience
3+ years of experience working with Federal, DoD, IC, or classified customers
CI Poly preferred
Ability to travel approximately up to 25% of the time
Expertise in routing, switching, security, and data center networking
Strong understanding of enterprise, WAN, data center, and service provider networking architectures
Working knowledge of BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, EVPN/VXLAN, Segment Routing, multicast, and network automation frameworks
Experience designing, positioning, and troubleshooting Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking solutions
Ability to discuss networking design, resiliency, scalability, segmentation, and security best practices
Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills
Knowledge of HPE, Juniper, Cisco, or comparable technologies
Experience supporting campus, branch, data center, WAN, cloud connectivity, and mission-critical environments
Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered
Ability to ramp quickly and work independently

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing
Personal and professional development programs
Flexible work arrangements to manage work and personal needs
Remote/teleworker work arrangement
Accessibility accommodations during the application or interview process