Senior Presales, Systems Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

. Lead pre-sales technical engagements, including solution design, architecture, and positioning of networking and security solutions .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesSenior💰 $124,500 - $257,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in pre-sales technical engagements, focusing on solution design and architecture for networking and security solutions. Proven ability to translate customer needs into effective technical strategies while delivering impactful presentations and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10+ Years Experience In Technical Pre-SalesJuniper Networking Solutions ExpertiseEnterprise Networking Design And ConsultingStrong Customer-Facing ExperienceRFP/RFI/RFQ Development

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Hard Skills

Solution DesignNetwork ArchitectureRoutingSwitchingSecurity DomainsBGPMPLSDDoS ProtectionEVPN/VXLANTraffic Engineering

Soft Skills

Technical PresentationStakeholder InfluenceTraining And EnablementRelationship BuildingExecutive Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree In EngineeringMaster’s Degree In Computer ScienceInformation Technology Certification

Industry Keywords

Pre-Sales Technical EngagementsEnterprise NetworkingCompetitive DifferentiationCustomer Technical StakeholdersEmerging Technologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead pre-sales technical engagements, including solution design, architecture, and positioning of networking and security solutions
Partner with sales teams, customers, and ecosystem partners to align technical strategies with business outcomes
Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and proof-of-concept engagements
Develop and respond to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs
Build and maintain relationships with customer technical stakeholders and decision-makers
Provide enablement, training, and technical guidance to partners and customer engineering teams
Stay current on industry trends, competitive offerings, and emerging technologies
Translate customer business needs into differentiated technical solutions for HPE Networking

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 10 years of experience in a technical pre-sales role (Sales Engineer / Systems Engineer)
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience
Strong hands-on experience with Juniper networking solutions across routing, switching, and/or security domains
Deep expertise in enterprise networking, including IGPs, BGP, Layer 2/3 VPNs, MPLS, traffic engineering, EVPN/VXLAN, fabric architectures, NGFW, IPSec, and DDoS protection
Proven experience designing and consulting on network architectures, including bills of materials and implementation strategies
Experience implementing enterprise-scale campus, branch, and/or data center networks
Strong customer-facing experience, including technical presentations, whiteboarding, and executive-level engagement
Experience supporting pre-sales cycles, solution positioning, proposal development, and competitive differentiation
Ability to quickly learn new technologies and apply them in customer environments
Demonstrated ability to influence technical and business stakeholders
Candidates must reside near a major U.S. airport on either coast to support customer travel

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
Inclusive workplace culture
Accommodation support during the application or interview process for applicants with disabilities