Senior Presales Systems Engineer – State Government, Higher Education

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

. Provide pre-sales technical and functional support for complex products, applications, and solutions .

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in L2/L3 Networking, Routing, WLAN, LAN, and WAN, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction through tailored solutions and consultative support. Possesses advanced presentation and communication skills to effectively engage with clients and stakeholders at all levels.

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L2/L3 Networking ExpertiseWLAN, LAN, WAN KnowledgeAruba CertificationsTechnical Presentation SkillsCustomer-Focused Solution Design

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Hard Skills

RoutingWLANLANWANNetwork ArchitectureSolution DesignTechnical SupportProduct DemonstrationProofs of ConceptImplementation Specifications

Soft Skills

Oral CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Aruba CertificationsJuniper Certifications

Industry Keywords

Pre-Sales SupportCustomer SatisfactionSales Pipeline ManagementVendor ManagementTechnical Consulting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide pre-sales technical and functional support for complex products, applications, and solutions
Design solutions and engage prospective clients throughout the sales process
Provide selective post-sales support to ensure customer satisfaction
Present and articulate HPE Networking solutions against competitors
Work with HPE Territory Managers to qualify opportunities and convert leads
Support opportunity pipelines and drive engagements through closure
Develop innovative, tailored solutions for clients and prospects
Gather client data to tailor solutions and determine appropriate delivery approaches
Manage account and partner responsibilities in the assigned territory
Recommend hardware, software, and services for complex customer needs
Participate in bids, proposals, and solution presentations
Provide technical, product, technology, and sales support
Deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations
Manage vendor partners and support demand-generation events
Maintain account relationships, sales pipelines, and forecasts
Provide consultative support to internal and external stakeholders
Assist sales staff in assessing product applications
Prepare product and implementation specifications when needed
Create designs and implementation specifications for complex solutions
Build proofs of concept and rapid prototypes to demonstrate feasibility
Consult prospective users and validate product capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically 5+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years of experience with a Master’s degree; or significant experience in networking, technical, and pre-sales activities roles
In-depth knowledge of L2/L3 networking, routing, WLAN, LAN, and WAN
Must be a US citizen or Green Card holder at time of hire
Career-level oral and written communication, organizational, presentation, prioritization, and interpersonal skills
Customer-focused ability to design and manage solutions to complex technical issues
Ability to interface with senior levels of internal and external organizations
Ability to mentor junior Systems Engineers
Industry expert-level Aruba certifications strongly recommended
Juniper expert-level certifications preferred
Expertise in WLAN, switching, NAC/AAA, and full-stack networking (Layer 1–7)
Executive-level presentation skills and strategic relationship development

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
Health and other employee benefits (details provided via HPE benefits enrollment page)