Pre-Sales Systems Engineer – Higher Education, State Government

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

. Support the growing HPE Networking business, including Aruba and Juniper Networks .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $124,500 - $257,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in networking infrastructure, including Aruba and Juniper technologies, with a strong focus on solution design, technical presentations, and customer engagement. Proficient in network automation and familiar with SLED and Enterprise environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Networking Infrastructure ExperienceAruba Networking SolutionsJuniper Networks ProficiencyTechnical Presentation SkillsNetwork Design Principles

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Hard Skills

Networking DesignInstallation ServicesNetwork SupportNetwork AutomationClearPassCentralJuniper SwitchingRoutingSecurity

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationPresentation AbilitiesProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

SLEDEnterprise EnvironmentsHigher EducationState GovernmentService Provider

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the growing HPE Networking business, including Aruba and Juniper Networks
Work closely with account teams, partners, and customers to design and position advanced networking solutions
Develop technical proficiency across Aruba wired/wireless, ClearPass, Central, Juniper switching, routing, security, and automation
Partner with sales teams to understand customer needs, design solutions, and deliver technical presentations and demos
Create architectures and proposals aligned with customer objectives
Lead proof-of-concept activities
Participate in advanced training programs and certifications
Collaborate with internal teams and partners to ensure successful solution positioning and adoption
Travel to customer sites within the assigned territory at least twice per week

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must reside in the Sacramento or San Francisco area
Ability to travel to customer sites within the assigned territory at least twice per week
5+ years in networking infrastructure
Prior experience as a Network Systems Engineer or similar role
Experience in networking design, installation, services, and support desired
Familiarity with network design principles and protocols
Prior experience with Juniper, Aruba, and Cisco networks
Strong communication, presentation, and problem-solving abilities
Understanding of SLED and Enterprise environments and procurement processes preferred
Background and experience in higher education, state government, enterprise, and service provider industries preferred
Interest in network automation, AI-driven operations, and cloud-managed networking

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits supporting physical, financial and emotional wellbeing
Personal and professional development programs
Advanced training programs and certifications
Flexible work and personal needs management
Remote/teleworker work arrangement