Jobs in Oldham, Gran Bretaña

Principal Sales Engineer. Location: Remote (UK-based) with travel to customer sites. Salary: £(phone number removed)-£(phone number removed) + 20% bonus + car allowance + extensive benefits. Clearance requirement: DV (Developed Vetting) - required. Please note: Candidates with only current SC clearance will be considered only in exceptional cases and must be eligible and willing to undergo full DV clearance.

Our client is at the forefront of digital transformation, supporting the world\'s most essential organisations through their most complex digital challenges. By providing visibility and insight at an unparalleled scale they help clients solve problems faster, secure what matters, and drive continuous innovation across their digital ecosystems. We are now seeking a Principal Sales Engineer to support the growth of UK public sector accounts. This is a remote, client-facing role for a highly technical and experienced presales professional with a strong Government/Public Sector background and current DV clearance.

• 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
• Acting as a technical expert across integrators, service providers, and Government
• Partnering with product and engineering to influence roadmaps and relay market feedback
• Contributing to technical documentation, RFPs, and whitepapers
• Mentoring Sales Engineers, attending client meetings alongside them
• Building strong customer relationships and identifying upsell opportunities
• Representing customer needs internally and advocating for technical alignment
• Participating in industry events, speaking engagements, and strategic initiatives

• 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
• Solid understanding of: Operating systems (Linux, Windows); Cloud and virtualization 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

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent technical military training
• MBA or relevant business/leadership qualification
• Knowledge of products such as Arbor, Radwhere, Riverbed, A10, ExtraHop
• Experience authoring whitepapers and contributing to product strategy
• Familiarity with security audits, RFP/RFI responses
• Track record of mentoring technical presales teams

• As Principal Sales Engineer, drive revenue by delivering technical presales support, demonstrating product value, and shaping best-fit solutions
• Report to the Regional Sales Director and act as a trusted advisor for public sector clients and internal stakeholders

• Remote working: officially home-based
• Must be comfortable with regular travel for client meetings (3-4 days per week) and annual conferences
• Location preference: Central or Southern UK; Northern England considered for exceptional talent; Scotland is not preferred