Principal Network Sales Engineer – Service Provider

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

. Drive technical consulting activities for new and existing opportunities .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $131,250 - $308,625 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert-level knowledge in networking technologies, including BGP, OSPF, and MPLS, while effectively engaging with customers and account teams to deliver tailored solutions. Possesses strong communication skills for presentations and technical discussions, along with extensive experience in pre-sales and proof-of-concept activities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

12+ Years Networking ExperienceExpert-Level Knowledge of BGP, OSPF, MPLSPre-Sales Networking Equipment ExperienceAutomation Skills: Python, AnsibleProfessional-Level Industry Certification

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Hard Skills

BGPOSPFMPLSPythonAnsibleDockerKubernetesNetconf/REST APIsMulticastCarrier Ethernet

Soft Skills

Outstanding Communication SkillsExceptional Interpersonal SkillsAbility to Work in Virtual Teams

Tools & Technologies

ParagonMISTApstraLinuxGRPCYANGOpenConfig

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional-Level Industry Certification

Industry Keywords

Networking EquipmentProof-of-ConceptRouting DesignMobile Wireless ArchitectureVirtualizationData Center NetworkingEmerging ProtocolsMerchant Silicon Technologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleDockerGRPCKubernetesLinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive technical consulting activities for new and existing opportunities
Act as a trusted adviser to account teams and customers across routing, automation, and cross-segment technologies
Build and maintain relationships with account management, Product Line Management, and Engineering
Understand customer requirements and provide solution design guidance
Deliver technical deep-dive presentations and demonstrations
Contribute to proof-of-concept tests and assist with RFP responses
Advise customers and sales teams on product portfolios, automation solutions, industry trends, and competitive landscapes
Speak at internal and external conferences, technology days, innovation days, and industry events
Connect proposed technical solutions to customer business requirements, including for executive-level decision-makers

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of relevant networking experience
Proven track record in customer-facing pre-sales selling networking equipment, or equivalent end-user experience in design, architecture, or vendor selection
Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical discipline required
Exceptional hands-on skills supporting complex proof-of-concept tests
Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in virtual, multinational teams with little supervision
Credible technical interaction with Enterprise and Service Provider engineering teams
Comfortable with travel to customers, partners, and account teams, typically 20–30% of working time
Expert-level hands-on knowledge of BGP, ISIS, OSPF, Multicast, L2/L3 VPNs, BNG, Carrier Ethernet, MPLS, RSVP, SR-TE, and SRv6
Strong knowledge of access, metro, and core backbone routing design, including Multicast-VPN, L3VPN, L2VPN, and EVPN
Strong knowledge of mobile wireless architecture, virtualization, and data center networking
Knowledge of Netconf/REST APIs, YANG, OpenConfig, gRPC, and modern WAN architectures
Experience with Paragon, MIST, Apstra, or equivalent competitive products is an advantage
Extensive knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, containers, and Linux
Automation and programming skills such as Python and Ansible
General knowledge of emerging protocols and standards-body technologies
General knowledge of high-performance security solutions
Familiarity with merchant silicon technologies including Trident, Tomahawk, and Jericho
Understanding of MX/PTX, SRX, QFX/Nexus/Arista, or equivalent platforms
Professional-level industry certification desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing
Personal and professional development programs
Flexible work and personal needs management
Inclusive workplace
Employee benefits offered in the US