SASE Presales System Engineer

hpe; Belgique; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is seeking a SASE Presales System Engineer in Belgium. This hybrid role requires working from an HPE office on average two days per week.

You will lead technical discovery, design architectures, and run workshops across HPE’s cybersecurity portfolio, focusing on SASE/SSE use cases and Zero Trust models. You will demonstrate value through PoCs, guide security integrations, and collaborate with product teams to shape customer roadmaps.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical pre-sales or solution engineering in cybersecurity, networking, or cloud.
• Hands-on experience with SASE/SSE architecture and Zero Trust models.
• Understanding of security technologies: Firewalls, IPSEC, SSL-VPN, NAT, GRE, IPS/IDS.
• Strong knowledge of identity and access control standards: SSO, SAML, OAuth, OIDC, RBAC.
• Proficiency in core networking and security protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, TLS, HTTP/S, OSPF, BGP.
• Experience with CLI on major routing/switching platforms and WAN edge technologies.
• Practical knowledge of AWS, Azure, GCP, and virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V).
• Familiarity with installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of hypervisors and operating systems.
• Strong presenter, capable of simplifying complex technical topics for diverse audiences.
• Positive attitude, self-motivated, and committed to exceeding customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discovery, solution design, and architecture workshops across HPE’s cybersecurity portfolio.
• Deliver value-driven demonstrations and proof-of-concepts for SASE and SSE use cases.
• Guide customers through observability and threat detection integrations (e.g., SIEM, SOAR, XDR, OpenTelemetry).
• Engage CISOs, security architects, and compliance stakeholders in technical discussions.
• Respond to RFPs, RFIs, and security assessments with high-quality technical documentation.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering to provide roadmap feedback.
• Present clearly to technical and executive audiences.
• Work cross-functionally and support teammates to drive successful deals.
• Willingness to accommodate customer schedules, including evenings or weekends.

Skills

SASE Architecture

Zero Trust

Pre-sales

Cybersecurity

Solution Design

Stakeholder Engagement

Presentation

Threat Detection

RFP/RFI Response

Networking Protocols

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

VMware

Hyper-V

OpenTelemetry

SIEM

SOAR

Lucidchart

Visio

Microsoft Office

Job description

SASE Presales System Engineer

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

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:

What You’ll Do

• Lead technical discovery, solution design, and architecture workshops across HPE’s cybersecurity portfolio.
• Deliver value-driven demonstrations and proof-of-concepts, particularly for SASE (SD-WAN, ZTNA, SWG, CASB, FWaaS) and SSE use cases.
• Guide customers through observability and threat detection integrations (e.g., SIEM, SOAR, XDR, OpenTelemetry).
• Engage CISOs, security architects, and compliance stakeholders in technical and strategic conversations.
• Respond to RFPs, RFIs, and security assessments with high-quality technical documentation.
• Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering to provide customer-driven roadmap feedback.
• Present clearly to both technical and executive-level audiences.
• Work cross-functionally and support teammates to ensure successful deal outcomes.
• Willingness to accommodate customer schedules, including occasional evenings or weekends.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of technical pre-sales or solution engineering experience in cybersecurity, networking, or cloud.
• Hands-on experience with SASE/SSE architecture and Zero Trust models.
• Understanding of security technologies: Firewalls, IPSEC, SSL-VPN, NAT, GRE, IPS/IDS.
• Solid grasp of identity and access control standards: SSO, SAML, OAuth, OIDC, RBAC.
• Proficiency in core networking and security protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, TLS, HTTP/S, OSPF, BGP.
• Experience with CLI on major routing/switching platforms and WAN edge technologies.
• Practical knowledge of AWS, Azure, GCP, and virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V).
• Familiarity with installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of hypervisors and operating systems.
• Strong presenter, capable of simplifying complex technical topics for diverse audiences.
• Positive attitude, self-motivated, and committed to exceeding customer expectations.
• Proficient in tools like Microsoft Office, LucidChart, Visio, and major OS platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux).
• Experience in Cloud-Native Access Control (cloudNAC) solutions and their integration within modern cybersecurity frameworks.
• Preferred certifications: CISSP, CCSP, GIAC, or vendor-specific equivalents
• Fluency in English and French languages is required

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

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

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. 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.

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Job:

Sales

Job Level:

TCP_04

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