Sr. Presales Systems Engineer - HPE Networking - SLED (Pheonix)

HPE • Phoenix, AZ

48d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer (SE) to join our State, Local, and Education (SLED) team in Arizona. This role is critical in driving technical strategy, enabling customer success, and supporting sales initiatives across the SLED market. You will act as a trusted advisor to customers, providing deep technical expertise and innovative solutions that align with their business objectives.

Requirements

• 5+ years in a pre-sales engineering or technical consulting role.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise networking, cloud architectures, security, and data center technologies.
• Familiarity with SLED procurement processes and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel within Arizona as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as JNCIP, Aruba Professional Certification, or equivalent.
• Experience with public sector contracts and funding models.
• Hands-on experience with multi-vendor environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Account Executives to develop and execute technical strategies for SLED customers.
• Deliver compelling technical presentations, demos, and proof-of-concepts.
• Design and architect solutions leveraging our portfolio (networking, compute, storage, cloud, security).
• Provide technical leadership throughout the sales cycle, including RFP responses and solution validation.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape.
• Support customer enablement and training initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful deployment and adoption of solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits
• Career growth opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
• Personal & Professional Development programs catered to helping you reach any career goals.
• Unconditional Inclusion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed