Network Systems Engineer (Pre-Sales)

TL;DR

Network Systems Engineer (Pre-Sales) (Networking): Providing pre-sales technical systems engineering support for enterprise customers with an accent on network architectural reviews and leaf-spine designs. Focus on designing and proposing Data Center & Campus network solutions using VxLAN and EVPN to drive sales growth.

Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA. Local/Regional candidates only.

Salary: $117,000 – $175,000 (base pay)

Company

hirify.global is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus, and routing environments.

What you will do

• Collaborate with Account Managers to conduct whiteboard network architectural reviews and identify performance improvements.
• Deliver product presentations on Open Networking Data Center, Cognitive Campus, CloudVision, and Security solutions.
• Own the pre-sales and post-sales technical relationships with customers and channel partners.
• Architect and propose Data Center & Campus network solutions using leaf-spine architectures (VxLAN, EVPN).
• Perform hands-on testing to validate proof-of-concept setups and network designs.
• Respond to RFPs/RFQs and provide feedback to Product Management and Development teams.

Requirements

• BS/CS/CE degree in Business or Technical field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of L2/L3 networking design and implementation experience.
• Expert knowledge of Ethernet, IP Routing, TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, VxLAN, and EVPN.
• Recent experience in leaf-spine architecture design.
• Strong presentation and selling skills for communicating complex technical material.
• Must be a local or regional candidate for the Minneapolis area.

Nice to have

• Network Industry Certifications (e.g., CCIE R&S, JNCIE, ACE).
• Experience building network automation using Python and Ansible.
• MBA or MS degree.
• Experience as a Sales Engineer or Solutions Architect.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base pay with eligibility for discretionary bonuses and equity.
• Participation in the Sales Incentive Plan (commissions).
• Comprehensive US benefits including medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing.
• Inclusive environment valuing diversity of thought and perspectives.
• Award-winning culture for engineering excellence and work-life balance.