Remote Pre-Sales Network Architect - SLED KY

HPE Aruba Networking; Kentucky; On-site; USD 175,000 - 412,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise, operating as HPE Aruba Networking, seeks a Pre-Sales Systems Engineer to support State Government and Higher Education customers across Kentucky. You will lead technical discovery, translate customer needs into compelling, AI-enabled network architectures, and collaborate with Account Managers to create winning strategies.

You will combine networking expertise with consultative selling, delivering demos, workshops, and POCs while guiding customers through complex

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in pre-sales engineering, systems engineering, network architecture, technical consulting, network engineering, or related technical role.
• Strong Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking fundamentals, with experience across enterprise routing, switching, wireless, and network security technologies.
• Knowledge of modern networking technologies such as cloud-managed networking, SD-WAN, data center networking, network automation, and AI-driven operations is preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 60% throughout the assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical leader and trusted advisor for State Government and Higher Education customers throughout Kentucky.
• Partner with Account Managers to develop account strategies and advance opportunities through successful closure and adoption.
• Lead technical discovery, translate customer requirements into practical solution architectures across the HPE Aruba Networking portfolio.
• Demonstrate AI-native networking concepts and self-driving networks to improve operations and user experience.
• Deliver engaging customer presentations, demos, and technical evaluations.
• Position HPE Networking solutions against competitors and articulate differentiation and value.
• Collaborate with channel partners and internal specialists to support RFPs and complex engagements.
• Continuously develop expertise across HPE Aruba Networking and related technologies.

Skills

Pre-sales

Systems engineering

Network architecture

Technical consulting

Customer facing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Aruba

Juniper

HPE

Cisco

Job description

Hewlett Packard Enterprise, operating as HPE Aruba Networking, seeks a Pre-Sales Systems Engineer to support State Government and Higher Education customers across Kentucky. You will lead technical discovery, translate customer needs into compelling, AI-enabled network architectures, and collaborate with Account Managers to create winning strategies.

You will combine networking expertise with consultative selling, delivering demos, workshops, and POCs while guiding customers through complex