Remote- Systems Engineering -

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Texas; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking an Inside Channel Systems Engineer (US) for a Remote/Teleworker role. You will act as a technical advisor across switching, wireless, routing, security, and AI-native networking, supporting partners from discovery to implementation.

You will size solutions, build BOMs, validate designs, and run enablement sessions to grow partner capabilities. The role emphasizes collaboration with Partner Account Managers and cross‑functional teams to win opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of networking systems engineering experience, preferably in presales or partner-facing roles.
• Hands-on experience designing/deploying enterprise campus, branch, and data center networks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical advisor across switching, wireless, routing, security, and AI-native networking.
• Provide remote presales support throughout the opportunity lifecycle.
• Review designs, bills of materials, and technical proposals with partners.
• Lead enablement sessions and webinars to grow partner capabilities.

Skills

Layer 2/3 switching

Wireless design

Security concepts

Cloud-managed networking

Scripting (Python)

Solution design

Partner engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

Tools

Aruba Networking Central

Juniper MistAI

Cisco CCNA

Job description

Inside Channel Systems Engineer (US) This role has been designated as ‘Remote/Teleworker’, which means you will primarily work from home. 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.

The Inside Channel/Partner Systems Engineer serves as a technical advisor and subject-matter expert across switching, wireless, routing, security, and AI‑native networking. The role supports partners with end-to-end solution design, technical validation, competitive positioning, and customer engagement.

• Develop the technical competency and sales readiness of smaller partners.
• Provide remote technical presales support throughout the opportunity lifecycle.
• Help partners qualify opportunities early so they spend their time on deals they can win.
• Assist with discovery, architecture, product selection, sizing, and configuration.
• Review solution designs, bills of materials, and technical proposals.
• Teach partners how to build their own bills of materials, configurations, and reference designs so they can size and quote solutions with confidence.
• Answer partner questions on SKUs, licensing, and ordering, and help arrange access to remote demo and lab environments.
• Deliver webinars, demonstrations, workshops, office hours, and enablement sessions.
• Help partners position HPE Networking against competitive solutions.
• Support customer presentations, demonstrations, and proofs of concept.
• Identify partner capability gaps and recommend training and certification paths.
• Work closely with Partner Account Managers to plan enablement, prioritize partners, and move opportunities forward.
• Help partners engage TAC and escalation technical issues when a deal or deployment needs extra support.
• Engage primarily through phone, video, digital collaboration, webinars, and other scalable programs, allowing the role to support a broad partner community.
• Evaluate partner and customer requirements, recommend appropriate solutions or alternatives, and use independent judgment in determining the best approach.
• Lead partner development initiatives, technical enablement programs, or opportunity-focused projects as needed. Collaborate with channel sales, distribution, product specialists, and other internal teams to expand partner capabilities, generate pipeline, accelerate opportunities, and help smaller partners grow their HPE Networking practices.
• Stay current on the HPE Networking portfolio and on industry trends such as AI‑driven operations, automation, and cloud‑managed networking.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of networking systems engineering experience, ideally in a presales, sales engineering, or partner‑facing role.
• Hands‑on experience designing, deploying, or supporting enterprise campus, branch, and data center networks.
• A background in network deployment, professional services, or technical enablement is a strong plus. This role is a great fit for implementation engineers who are ready to move into presales.
• Experience supporting partners who sell into commercial and SLED (state, local, and education) customers is preferred.
• A history of running technical discovery, building solution designs, and delivering demos or proofs of concept.

Networking Skills

• Solid understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, including VLANs, spanning tree, link aggregation, OSPF, and BGP.
• Enterprise wireless design experience, including RF fundamentals, site surveys, roaming, and Wi‑Fi 6, 6E, and 7.
• Network security and access control, including 802.1X, RADIUS, NAC (such as ClearPass), segmentation, and firewall concepts, plus familiarity with SASE and zero trust.
• Experience with cloud‑managed networking and AI‑driven operations platforms such as HPE Aruba Networking Central or Juniper Mist.
• Familiarity with the HPE Networking portfolio, including Aruba and Juniper switching, wireless, routing, and SD‑WAN, is a strong plus.
• Exposure to data center fabrics such as EVPN‑VXLAN is a plus.
• Basic scripting or automation experience (Python, REST APIs, Ansible) is nice to have.
• Able to size solutions, build accurate bills of materials, and write design documentation that partners can actually use.
• HPE Aruba Networking Associate level certification or higher.
• Juniper Networks JNCIA or higher, such as JNCIA‑Junos or JNCIA‑MistAI.
• Cisco CCNA or higher.

Genuinely enjoys helping partners grow and measures success by how independent they become.

Explains complex technology in plain language and adjusts to the audience, whether that’s a seasoned network engineer or a sales rep who is new to networking.

Writes clearly, presents well on camera, and keeps virtual sessions engaging.

Understands how partners make money and ties technical recommendations to real customer outcomes.

Works well remotely, manages a busy schedule across many partners, and follows through without needing reminders.

Builds strong working relationships with Partner Account Managers, distributors, product specialists, and other HPE teams.

Knows the competitive landscape well enough to have honest, credible conversations about where HPE Networking wins.

You’ll work with a wide range of partners, get to know the full HPE Networking portfolio, including Aruba and Juniper, and see how deals come together from the first conversation to the close.

HPE supports ongoing training and certification, and the experience you build here sets you up well for a future field Systems Engineer or other technical sales role.

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs.

Sales Job Level

Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. – This range reflects the minimum to maximum combined base and target‑level sales compensation that would be paid if the hire performs at 100% of their sales plan. Of that on‑target pay amount, the mix of base salary and target‑level sales compensation is 75%/25%.

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together.

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

HPE is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.