Pre-Sales Engineer - Atlanta
Why Silver Peak:
We are at the forefront one of the most exciting and disruptive trends in the history of the networking industry - the software-defined wide area network, or SD-WAN. Enterprises and service providers alike are implementing our cutting-edge SD-WAN solutions to more effectively and efficiently connect their users to applications. We are currently seeking talented professionals throughout our organization to capitalize on our momentum in this rapidly growing market.
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a Pre-Sales Systems Engineer (SE) to overcome and remove all technical barriers in the sales process. You will work with a regional account manager to develop new business working directly with customers and partners. The SE role will require you to act as a trusted technical advisor who can effectively position the Silver Peak Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) and WAN optimization solutions.
You will be located in the Atlanta metro area, and travel will be +10%.
You will report to the SE Manager, South.
What you will do (aka the Responsibilities):
45 Percent
Sell to and persuade technical personnel at medium and large enterprises on the value of Silver Peak
Deliver pre-sales presentations and demonstrations to customers and partners
Support sales efforts through on-site meetings, group presentations and marketing activities
Manage and own all technical aspects of the sales cycle
45 Percent
Architect, install and configure the Silver Peak virtual and hardware appliances into customer environments for proof-of-concept and production deployments
Own the technical relationship with customers, partners and resellers through technical training, problem escalation and new feature requests
Maintain a strong market awareness and knowledge of competitive technologies to best position Silver Peak
10 Percent
Provide prompt feedback to and be ready to aid product management and engineering on future direction of the product
Travel to trade shows, marketing events and Silver Peak headquarters
Participate in discussion with marketing and engineering teams on new product introduction and provide feedback
What you bring (aka the Requirements):
Networking
Ability to demonstrate a knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP)
Working experience with VLANs and IP subnetting
Experience using routing protocols such as OSFP and BGP
Knowledge and experience creating access control lists (ACLs) on routers and switches
Recent experience using the CLI on major router and switch vendors
Ability to present to an audience of mixed roles and technical abilities within an organization
Troubleshooting skills that include hands-on experience with the configuration of networking gear
Servers and Storage
Working knowledge of the installation and configuration of virtual machines on major hypervisors (VMware, Hyper-V)
Competent troubleshooting skills on the installation and configuration of hypervisors and operating systems
Software Skills
Microsoft Visio
Microsoft Office Suite (Power Point, Excel, Word)
Microsoft Windows, Apple OS X, Linux operating system experience
Personal Skills
Team player willing to help out peers and other teams within the company
Ability to present to a large audience or group of people
Internal drive and positive attitude to go above and beyond whenever necessary to compete and win business
Ability to occasionally work nights and weekends around customer schedules
Your Education, Experience, and Certification:
BSCS or equivalent degree
4
years of experience as a pre-sales Systems/Sales Engineer
Technical certifications are a plus (VCP, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, JNCP)
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
We are at the forefront one of the most exciting and disruptive trends in the history of the networking industry - the software-defined wide area network, or SD-WAN. Enterprises and service providers alike are implementing our cutting-edge SD-WAN solutions to more effectively and efficiently connect their users to applications. We are currently seeking talented professionals throughout our organization to capitalize on our momentum in this rapidly growing market.
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a Pre-Sales Systems Engineer (SE) to overcome and remove all technical barriers in the sales process. You will work with a regional account manager to develop new business working directly with customers and partners. The SE role will require you to act as a trusted technical advisor who can effectively position the Silver Peak Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) and WAN optimization solutions.
You will be located in the Atlanta metro area, and travel will be +10%.
You will report to the SE Manager, South.
What you will do (aka the Responsibilities):
45 Percent
Sell to and persuade technical personnel at medium and large enterprises on the value of Silver Peak
Deliver pre-sales presentations and demonstrations to customers and partners
Support sales efforts through on-site meetings, group presentations and marketing activities
Manage and own all technical aspects of the sales cycle
45 Percent
Architect, install and configure the Silver Peak virtual and hardware appliances into customer environments for proof-of-concept and production deployments
Own the technical relationship with customers, partners and resellers through technical training, problem escalation and new feature requests
Maintain a strong market awareness and knowledge of competitive technologies to best position Silver Peak
10 Percent
Provide prompt feedback to and be ready to aid product management and engineering on future direction of the product
Travel to trade shows, marketing events and Silver Peak headquarters
Participate in discussion with marketing and engineering teams on new product introduction and provide feedback
What you bring (aka the Requirements):
Networking
Ability to demonstrate a knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP)
Working experience with VLANs and IP subnetting
Experience using routing protocols such as OSFP and BGP
Knowledge and experience creating access control lists (ACLs) on routers and switches
Recent experience using the CLI on major router and switch vendors
Ability to present to an audience of mixed roles and technical abilities within an organization
Troubleshooting skills that include hands-on experience with the configuration of networking gear
Servers and Storage
Working knowledge of the installation and configuration of virtual machines on major hypervisors (VMware, Hyper-V)
Competent troubleshooting skills on the installation and configuration of hypervisors and operating systems
Software Skills
Microsoft Visio
Microsoft Office Suite (Power Point, Excel, Word)
Microsoft Windows, Apple OS X, Linux operating system experience
Personal Skills
Team player willing to help out peers and other teams within the company
Ability to present to a large audience or group of people
Internal drive and positive attitude to go above and beyond whenever necessary to compete and win business
Ability to occasionally work nights and weekends around customer schedules
Your Education, Experience, and Certification:
BSCS or equivalent degree
4
years of experience as a pre-sales Systems/Sales Engineer
Technical certifications are a plus (VCP, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, JNCP)
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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