Pre Sales Network Engineer

Elgin Shaw; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in London is seeking an experienced Sales Engineer to support presales and solution efforts focusing on networks, SD-WAN, SASE, and cybersecurity. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of networking principles, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. This hybrid role requires 2-3 days in the office, offering an exciting opportunity to grow within the field.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, VRRP, firewalls.
• Experience in at least two solution areas like networks, cloud, security.
• Relevant certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support sales teams across solution designs focusing on networks and cybersecurity.
• Act as a trusted advisor during the sales cycle.
• Present solutions to customers and deliver product demonstrations.

Skills

Networking principles and protocols

Organisational skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Communication skills

Tools

SD-WAN technologies

SASE technologies

Job description

Overview

Sales Engineer (presales network engineer). We’re looking for an experienced Sales Engineer to join a growing team in London, supporting presales, solution consultants, and sales teams across a wide range of solution designs. The focus will be on networks, SD-WAN, SASE, and cyber security, with opportunities to expand expertise across other IT solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support presales, solution consultants, and sales teams across a wide range of solution designs with a focus on networks, SD-WAN, SASE, and cyber security.
• Act as a trusted advisor from the early stages of the sales cycle—qualifying opportunities, crafting innovative solution designs, and ensuring proposals are technically robust and commercially compelling.
• Present solutions to customers, deliver product demonstrations, and remain a key point of contact throughout the solution lifecycle.

Qualifications and skills

• Solid understanding of networking principles and protocols (TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, VRRP, firewalls, IPSec, SIEM, wireless).
• Experience in at least two key solution areas such as networks, cloud, security, or unified communications.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with SD-WAN and SASE technologies, cloud architectures; relevant certifications would be advantageous.
• Energetic, commercially aware, and eager to become a subject-matter expert; able to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Additional information

Hybrid role with 2 or 3 days a week in the London office.