Senior Presales Systems Engineer

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United StatesFull-TimeSenior
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Experience
15+ years
Required Skills
PythonCybersecurityTerraformNetworkingAnsibleGitLab

Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience in systems engineering, network architecture, cybersecurity engineering, or related technical leadership roles.
  • Strong expertise in enterprise networking technologies such as routing, switching, SDN, EVPN/VXLAN, MPLS, and SD-WAN.
  • Deep knowledge of security architectures including Zero Trust, NAC, VPNs, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and segmentation strategies.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP and hybrid networking architectures.
  • Strong automation skills using Python, Terraform, Ansible, GitLab, or similar tools.
  • Proven success in customer-facing presales or consulting engineering roles in enterprise, service provider, or regulated environments.
  • Ability to lead technical discussions with both engineering teams and executive stakeholders.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and storytelling skills for complex technical solutions.
  • Experience running workshops, technical engagements, and solution demonstrations.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field required; advanced degrees or certifications are a plus.
  • Experience with federal or DoD environments and Zero Trust transformation initiatives is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the senior technical advisor for enterprise and federal customer engagements, guiding architecture strategy and solution design.
  • Design and deliver secure, scalable networking and security architectures across hybrid, cloud, and on-prem environments.
  • Lead technical workshops, proof-of-concepts, demos, and architecture validation sessions with customers and stakeholders.
  • Support complex networking solutions including EVPN/VXLAN, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, SDN, and hybrid cloud architectures.
  • Design and validate Zero Trust security frameworks including microsegmentation, NAC, VPNs, and identity-based access controls.
  • Develop and implement automation workflows using tools such as Python, Ansible, Terraform, GitLab, and related DevOps frameworks.
  • Collaborate closely with sales and partner teams to shape technical strategy and drive complex opportunities forward.
  • Deliver executive-level presentations and translate technical concepts into business-aligned outcomes.
  • Provide feedback to engineering and product teams based on customer needs and field insights.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal technical enablement and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
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