Pre-Sales Systems Engineer - Higher Education and State Government (Sacramento/San Francisco, CA)

Hewlett Packard Enterprise•Sacramento, CA

7d•$166,000 - $343,000•Remote

About The Position

HPE Networking is seeking a motivated Pre-Sales Systems Engineer to support our growing HPE Networking business, which now includes Aruba and Juniper Networks. You will work closely with account teams, partners, and customers to design and position advanced networking solutions that drive digital transformation.

Requirements

5+ years in networking infrastructure with prior experience as a Network Systems Engineer or similar role.
Roles in networking design, installation, services, and support desired.
Familiarity with network design principles and protocols.
Prior experience with Juniper, Aruba, and Cisco networks.
Strong communication, presentation, and problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of SLED and Enterprise environments and procurement processes.
Background and experience in higher education, state government, enterprise, and service provider industries is preferred.
Interest in network automation, AI-driven operations, and cloud-managed networking.

Responsibilities

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