Cybersecurity Presale System Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Cybersecurity Presale System Engineer to lead technical discovery and architecture workshops. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of technical pre-sales experience in cybersecurity, with a strong understanding of SASE/SSE architectures and security technologies. The role involves collaborating with Product and Engineering teams to deliver value-driven solutions and presentations to diverse audiences. This position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is primarily onsite.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical pre‑sales experience in cybersecurity.
• Hands-on experience with SASE/SSE architecture.
• Solid grasp of networking protocols and security technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discovery and architecture workshops.
• Deliver value-driven demonstrations of cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering teams.

Skills

Technical pre‑sales or solution engineering experience

Hands‑on experience with SASE/SSE architecture

Understanding of security technologies

Solid grasp of identity and access control standards

Proficiency in core networking and security protocols

Experience with CLI on major routing/switching platforms

Practical knowledge of AWS, Azure, GCP

Strong presentation skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office and major OS platforms

Experience in Cloud‑Native Access Control solutions

Tools

Microsoft Office

LucidChart

Visio

Job description

Cybersecurity Presale System Engineer

This role has been designed as ‘Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work 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:

Job Family Definition:

Please view the sub-family description (e.g. for Enterprise Architect, Technology Architect, Solution Architect, Systems Engineer, etc.) below the management level definition of the Workday job profile.

Management Level Definition:

Contributions impact technical components of HPE products, solutions, or services regularly and sustainably. Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Provides expertise and partnership to functional and technical project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Exercises significant independent judgment to determine best method for achieving objectives. May provide team leadership and mentoring to others.

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 CIS, 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.

Additional Skills

• Accountability
• Active Learning
• Active Listening
• Assertiveness
• Bias
• Building Rapport
• Buyer Personas
• Coaching
• Complex Sales
• Creativity
• Critical Thinking
• Cross‑Functional Teamwork
• Customer Experience Strategy
• Customer Interactions
• Design Thinking
• Empathy
• Financial Acumen
• Follow‑Through
• Growth Mindset
• Identifying Sales Opportunities
• Industry Knowledge
• Intellectual Curiosity
• Long Term Planning
• Managing Ambiguity

Job:

Sales

Job Level:

TCP_04

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