Presales Systems Engineer - HPE Networking - K12/Local - San Francisco Bay Area

Presales Systems Engineer - HPE Networking - K12/Local - San Francisco Bay Area

  

This role has been designated as ‘Remote/Teleworker’, which means you will primarily work from home.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

   

We are looking for a motivated Presales Systems Engineer to support our growing HPE Networking business, which now includes Aruba and Juniper Networks. This role is designed for an Experienced Systems Engineer ready to take the next step in their career. You will work closely with account teams, partners, and customers to design and position advanced networking solutions that drive digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Expertise: Develop technical proficiency across the combined HPE Networking portfolio—Aruba wired/wireless, ClearPass, Central, Juniper switching, routing, security, and automation.
• Presales Engagement: Partner with sales teams to understand customer needs, design solutions, and deliver technical presentations and demos.
• Solution Design & Validation: Create architectures and proposals aligned with customer objectives; lead proof-of-concept (POC) activities.
• Enablement & Growth: Participate in advanced training programs and certifications to deepen expertise in HPE and Juniper technologies.
• Collaboration: Work with internal teams and partners to ensure successful solution positioning and adoption.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 

• 7+years in networking infrastructure; prior experience as a networking SE or similar role.
• Roles in networking design, installation, services, and support desired.
• Background and experience in government (state, local, federal), higher-ed, k12, enterprise, and service provider industries

​Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with network design principles and protocols.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication, presentation, and problem-solving abilities.

Location:

• Candidates must reside in the greater San Francisco, CA area and have the ability to travel to customer sites within the greater San Francisco, CA region on a regular basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of SLED and Enterprise environments and procurement processes.
• Interest in network automation, AI-driven operations, and cloud-managed networking.

Why This Role?

• Career Growth: Designed as a promotion path for SEs.
• Training & Development: Access to advanced certifications and mentorship.

Additional Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Active Learning, Active Listening, Assertiveness, Bias, Building Rapport, Buyer Personas, Coaching, Complex Sales, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Customer Experience Strategy, Customer Interactions, Design Thinking, Empathy, Financial Acumen, Follow-Through, Growth Mindset, Identifying Sales Opportunities, Industry Knowledge, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity {+ 6 more}

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development