Senior Presales Systems Engineer – Federal Systems Integrators

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

. Act as the lead technical advisor to Federal Systems Integrators and their government customers .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $133,875 - $315,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in networking pre-sales engineering and solution architecture, with a strong focus on enterprise and campus networking, data center networking, and network security. Proficient in delivering technical proposals, leading discovery sessions, and collaborating with partners to drive strategic opportunities in federal environments.

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Networking Pre-Sales EngineeringSolution ArchitectureHPE Aruba CX SwitchingZero Trust ArchitecturesFederal Compliance Frameworks

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Hard Skills

Enterprise NetworkingData Center NetworkingRouting TechnologiesWAN TechnologiesNetwork SecurityAPIsAutomationVPN TechnologiesNAC/Security PlatformsAI-Driven Networking

Soft Skills

CollaborationRelationship BuildingPresentation SkillsTechnical DiscoveryProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

HPE Networking SolutionsJuniper (Junos, Mist)Aruba ClearPassCisco ISEMist AIAruba Central

Industry Keywords

Federal Systems IntegratorsRFP ProcessesCapture StrategyTechnical VolumesHybrid Cloud Architectures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the lead technical advisor to Federal Systems Integrators and their government customers
Partner with Account Managers and Partner teams to develop, qualify, and close strategic opportunities
Drive end-to-end solution design across campus and branch networking, data center networking, routing and WAN, Zero Trust and security frameworks, and network access control and segmentation
Lead technical discovery sessions and map requirements to scalable architectures and roadmaps
Create and deliver technical proposals and architectures
Prepare RFP/RFI responses and solution narratives
Deliver customer presentations, demos, workshops, and proofs of concept
Position HPE Networking solutions competitively in multi-vendor FSI-led pursuits
Collaborate with internal engineering, services, and product teams to solve complex technical challenges
Build trusted relationships with partner engineers and architects, capture and program managers, and government technical stakeholders
Support partner enablement and joint go-to-market strategies
Stay current on federal trends including Zero Trust, AI-driven networking, and hybrid cloud architectures
Travel as needed to partner and customer sites across the U.S.

Requirements

What you’ll need

US Citizenship required
7+ years of experience in networking pre-sales engineering, solution architecture, or technical consulting
Strong background in enterprise and campus networking (LAN/WLAN)
Strong background in data center networking (EVPN/VXLAN, spine-leaf, segmentation)
Strong background in routing and WAN technologies (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SD-WAN)
Strong background in network security and Zero Trust architectures
Hands-on experience with HPE Aruba CX switching and/or Juniper (Junos, Mist) required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience
40% travel
Experience with APIs, automation, and programmability preferred
Juniper SRX or equivalent firewall platforms highly desirable
Experience with VPN technologies (DMVPN, ADVPN, GroupVPN)
Experience with NAC/security platforms such as Aruba ClearPass, Juniper Access Assurance, or Cisco ISE
Experience supporting large-scale, multi-vendor federal programs led by FSIs preferred
Experience supporting or working with Federal Systems Integrators or defense contractors preferred
Familiarity with RFP processes, capture strategy, and technical volumes preferred
Understanding of federal compliance frameworks (Zero Trust, RMF, IL environments) preferred
Experience with AI-driven networking platforms (Mist AI, Aruba Central) preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits supporting physical, financial and emotional wellbeing
Personal and professional development programs
Flexible work and personal needs management
Inclusive and accessible workplace
Reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process for applicants with disabilities
Employee benefits information provided through HPE Rewards