Networking 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💰 $151,500 - $355,000 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 effectively communicate complex technologies to diverse audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Pre-Sales Technical LeadershipRouting, Switching, Security, and Data Center NetworkingActive TS/SCI Security ClearanceCustomer-Facing Communication SkillsExperience with Federal, DoD, IC Customers

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Hard Skills

RoutingSwitchingData Center NetworkingBGPOSPFMPLSEVPN/VXLANNetwork AutomationLayer 2 and Layer 3 Networking SolutionsNetwork Design Best Practices

Soft Skills

Customer Relationship ManagementPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsAbility to Explain Complex Technologies

Tools & Technologies

HPE NetworkingJuniperCiscoNetwork Modernization InitiativesCloud Connectivity

Certifications & Qualifications

Active TS/SCI Security ClearanceCI Poly (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

FederalNational SecurityDoDIntelligence CommunityMission-Critical Environments

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 internal engineering, services, channel, and sales teams to deliver winning 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 technologies, including routing, WAN, data center, automation, and network modernization initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of pre-sales, systems engineering, or networking experience
3+ years of experience working with a Federal, DoD, IC, or classified customer
Active TS/SCI security clearance at time of hire
U.S. Citizenship required
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 in complex customer environments
Ability to discuss networking design, resiliency, scalability, segmentation, and security best practices with technical and executive audiences
Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills
Ability to explain complex technologies in simple business terms
Proven success operating in relationship-driven customer environments
Knowledge of HPE, Juniper, Cisco, or comparable technologies
Ability to ramp quickly and work independently
Experience supporting or discussing technologies across campus, branch, data center, WAN, cloud connectivity, and mission-critical environments
Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health and wellbeing 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
Inclusive workplace
Reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process