Senior Public Sector Sales Engineer, DV Cleared (Remote)

Job Juncture; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology firm is seeking a Principal Sales Engineer to support the growth of UK public sector accounts. This remote role requires a highly technical and experienced presales professional with a strong Government/Public Sector background and current DV clearance. Responsibilities include leading technical discovery, delivering impactful presentations, and mentoring Sales Engineers while maintaining strong relationships with clients. The salary range is competitive, with multiple benefits including a bonus and car allowance, alongside regular travel across the UK.

Benefits

20% bonus

Car allowance

Extensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Must have current DV clearance and be willing to undergo full DV clearance if needed.
• Background in government/public sector preferred.
• Must be comfortable with regular travel for client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Leading technical discovery and supporting the full sales cycle.
• Creating and delivering high‑impact demos and presentations.
• Differentiating solutions from competitors using compelling value stories.
• Building strong customer relationships and identifying upsell opportunities.

Skills

15+ years experience in IT, with at least 10 years in presales, network engineering, or technical support

Demonstrable success supporting UK Government or public sector clients

Ability to translate technical challenges into clear commercial value

Strong expertise in Cisco routing, switching, gateways and applications

TCP/IP, SNMP, Netflow, VoIP

LAN/WAN topologies (MPLS, Frame Relay, ATM)

Security concepts and network infrastructure design

Network performance and fault/alert management

Operating systems Linux, Windows

Cloud and virtualisation technologies SDN/NFV, Public/Private Cloud

Performance tools HP/OV, Tivoli, EMC SMARTS, ArcSight

Relevant certifications CCNA, CCNP, CCIE

Formal presales training (e.g. Sandler, Siebel, Afterburner)

Excellent communication and presentation skills verbal, written, and visual

Comfortable with 60‑70% UK travel

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent technical military training

MBA or relevant business/leadership qualification

Tools

Products such as Arbor, Radware, Riverbed, A10, ExtraHop

Job description

A prominent technology firm is seeking a Principal Sales Engineer to support the growth of UK public sector accounts. This remote role requires a highly technical and experienced presales professional with a strong Government/Public Sector background and current DV clearance. Responsibilities include leading technical discovery, delivering impactful presentations, and mentoring Sales Engineers while maintaining strong relationships with clients. The salary range is competitive, with multiple benefits including a bonus and car allowance, alongside regular travel across the UK.