Solutions Engineer - SDWAN

Netskope; Illinois; On-site; USD 144,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in a bonus plan

Stock award program

Comprehensive health plan

Job summary

Netskope is seeking an experienced Senior Solution SD-WAN Engineer to enhance their overlay specialist sales team. In this influential role, you will serve as the technical advisor, working closely with clients to deliver and showcase SD-WAN solutions tailored to their needs.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of SD-WAN technology and have experience in technical sales or engineering roles. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, reflecting the critical nature of the work and its impact on the overall business.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a technical sales, sales engineering, or network engineering role focused on SD-WAN.
• Familiarity with Networking & Cloud, including DNS, VPN, ZTNA.
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales to understand client requirements and propose solutions.
• Conduct product demonstrations and technical presentations.
• Design customized SD-WAN solutions based on client assessments.

Skills

Technical sales experience

SD-WAN solutions knowledge

Networking principles

Customer relationship-building skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Network monitoring tools

Cisco Viptela

VMware SD-WAN

Silver Peak

Job description

About the position:

We are seeking an experienced and customer-focused Senior Solution SD-WAN Engineer to join our overlay specialist sales team. In this role, you will act as the lead technical advisor, consultant and product expert, working directly with clients and prospects to demonstrate the capabilities of our SD-WAN solutions and to ensure successful implementation of our products.

This is a highly impactful role – you will have a compelling opportunity to impact the business and advance your career.

Responsibilities include:

• Pre-Sales Support: Collaborate with sales representatives to understand client requirements, present technical solutions, and tailor demonstrations that align with customer needs and showcase SD-WAN capabilities.
• Technical Expertise & Product Demos: Conduct in-depth product demonstrations and technical presentations to prospective clients, explaining the features, functionality, and advantages of SD-WAN solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Solution Design: Work closely with clients to assess their current network environments and design customized SD-WAN solutions that meet their business objectives, ensuring the solution aligns with performance, scalability, and security needs.
• Proposal Development: Assist in developing proposals and RFP responses by providing detailed technical input, solution designs, and cost estimates for SD-WAN deployment.
• Customer Advocacy: Act as a technical resource for existing clients, helping them fully leverage SD-WAN features and maintain optimal network performance post-implementation.
• Relationship Building: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring they have a trusted technical advisor to address any concerns, answer questions, and provide ongoing support.
• Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support: Work with product management, engineering, and support teams to communicate client feedback, advocate for feature requests, and keep up-to-date on product developments and enhancements.
• Continuous Learning: Stay current on SD-WAN technology trends, competitor offerings, and industry best practices to better position the value of our SD-WAN solutions.

Job Requirements:

• 3-5 years in a technical sales, sales engineering, or network engineering role, with a minimum of 1-2 years focused on SD-WAN solutions. Familiarity with the SASE market, architecture and value proposition.
• Strong understanding of SD-WAN platforms (e.g., Cisco Viptela, VMware SD-WAN, Silver Peak, Fortinet).
• Strong understanding of DEM, APM (Application Performance Monitoring), or Network Performance Monitoring (NPM) sectors.
• Strong understanding of Endpoint OS (Windows, macOS, Linux).
• Knowledge of Networking & Cloud (DNS, VPN, ZTNA, AWS/Azure connectivity).
• Familiarity with Web Technologies (JavaScript, API integrations, Browser Developer Tools).
• Solid knowledge of networking principles, including TCP/IP, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), WAN/LAN architecture, and network security.
• Proficiency with network monitoring tools and familiarity with VPNs, firewalls, and load balancing.
• Ability to translate technical features into business benefits, with strong presentation, negotiation, and customer relationship-building skills.
• Relevant certifications are a plus (e.g., CCNP, SD-WAN Specialist, SDWAN Certs). Ability to scale from the whiteboard to working with security architects to influencing CISOs.
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills; ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Desired:

• Familiarity with cloud networking and integration with SD-WAN (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Experience with solution design and architecture in complex environments.
• Understanding of Quality of Service (QoS) configurations and traffic prioritization.
• Understanding basic cloud security and SASE architecture reference.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $144,000 - $205,000 USD. The successful candidate’s starting pay will also be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, location, and market conditions. For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the On Target Earnings (OTE) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target commission amount at 100 percent goal achievement. In addition to salary, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus plan (for non-sales roles) and a stock award program. Candidates may also be eligible for a comprehensive health plan and other benefits.

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