Channel Systems Engineer -UK &I (26476)

VAST Data; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is looking for a Channel Systems Engineer to provide technical support and enablement for their channel partners. The role requires over 7 years of experience in Systems Engineering with a strong focus on building relationships in the enterprise IT market. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and be self-motivated. This opportunity involves regular travel to support partners.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Solutions Architecture, or Pre-Sales roles.
• Experience with channel partners or VARs in the enterprise IT market.
• Strong knowledge of storage, data infrastructure, networking, or cloud architectures.
• Self-motivated and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to channel partners.
• Deliver partner training and workshops for technical readiness.
• Support partner sales teams in customer-facing activities.
• Collaborate with sales teams to align technical support.
• Participate in partner events as a technical advocate.

Skills

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Relationship building

Presentation skills

Fluency in English

Job description

THE ROLE

We are seeking a Channel Systems Engineer in UK to drive technical enablement and support for our local channel partners. This role will focus on ensuring our partners can effectively position, design, and deliver VAST solutions to customers. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with relationship-building skills to accelerate partner-led business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and enablement to VAST's channel partners in UK
• Deliver partner training, workshops, and certifications to ensure technical readiness.
• Support partner SEs and sales teams in customer-facing activities, including demos, solution design, and proofs of concept.
• Act as a trusted advisor to partners, helping them build repeatable practices around VAST solutions.
• Collaborate with VAST sales and alliances teams to align partner technical support with regional business goals.
• Participate in partner events, webinars, and joint customer briefings as a technical advocate for VAST.
• Capture partner and customer feedback to influence product roadmap and local enablement strategies.
• Serve as the technical point of escalation for partners in United Kingdom

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Solutions Architecture, or Pre-Sales roles.
• Experience working with channel partners, VARs, or distributors in the enterprise IT market.
• Strong knowledge of storage, data infrastructure, networking, or cloud architectures.
• Excellent presentation, training, and communication skills
• Fluency In English (other EU languages a plus)
• Proven ability to build strong technical relationships with partners and customers.
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced growth environment.
• Willingness to travel to support partners and joint opportunities.