Build and lead a high-performing team
Recruit, hire, onboard, develop, and retain exceptional Systems Engineers
Foster a culture built on collaboration, accountability, customer success, innovation, and technical excellence
Coach and mentor Systems Engineers through regular one-on-one meetings, career development planning, and technical guidance
Identify and develop future Principal Systems Engineers and leadership candidates through succession planning and ongoing mentorship
Partner with Regional Sales Directors and Account Managers to define and execute account strategies
Build trusted relationships with customer executives, CTOs, Chief Architects, Engineering Directors, and Operations leaders
Guide customers through network modernization initiatives and AI-driven operations
Support strategic customer opportunities throughout the sales lifecycle from discovery through successful closure

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
10+ years of networking industry experience
5+ years leading PreSales Systems Engineering, Sales Engineering, or Solutions Engineering teams
Proven success hiring, coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing technical professionals
Experience leading geographically dispersed or remote teams
Strong understanding of enterprise and service provider networking architectures
Experience supporting telecommunications providers, broadband operators, service providers, utilities, cable providers, or managed service providers is strongly preferred
Strongly Preferred Experience with: Juniper MX Routing Platforms, Juniper PTX Routing Platforms, Juniper QFX Data Center Switching, JUNOS, JUNOS Evolved (JUNOS EVO), HPE Aruba Networking, Juniper Mist, Juniper Apstra
Knowledge of AI-driven networking, automation frameworks, streaming telemetry, observability, and intent-based networking is highly desirable.

Systems Engineering Manager – HPE Networking, Mid-Telco Accounts

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