SLED Systems Engineer - Kentucky or Tennessee

Extreme Networks is a global networking leader committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. The Sr. SLED Systems Engineer will support the Sales Account Executive team in a Pre-Sales capacity, assisting in the design, planning, and implementation of secure network solutions while presenting to customers and providing consultative support.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Pre-Sales team in the design, planning, and implementation of a Secure Network Solution Engineer
• Provide consultative support for pre-sales, partners and customers on Extreme Networks Solutions
• Present at trade shows, seminars, and oversee internal demonstration facilities, etc
• Prepare and deliver customer presentations to all levels of management
• Provide educational training on leading edge technologies/Extreme Networks products to presales

Requirements:

• 8-10+ years relevant experience
• Expert in networking technologies with competitive Network industry and regional knowledge and experience
• Proven ability to effectively influence New Customers decisions and displace competition
• Thorough knowledge of security design features and ability to implement and perform analysis of network and systems security design
• Hands-on experience using security-related toolsets
• Demonstrated skills in troubleshooting and problem resolution in a network environment
• Keen ability to understand and analyze customer requirements and position the Extreme Networks Solutions effectively
• Ability to effectively demonstrate Extreme Networks products and Solutions
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex customer interactions in difficult circumstances and control customer expectations in order to maintain satisfied customers
• Excellent inter-personal, technical presentation and communication skills
• Proven team player
• Ability and willingness to travel within region up to 60%
• B.S. in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Network Certifications desired
• In depth knowledge of two or more of the following networking technologies: Network Access Control (NAC), Intrusion Detection/Prevention (IDS/IPS), Convergence, Wireless; WAN, Ipv4/v6 Routing Protocols (RIPv1/v2/v3, OSPFv2/v3, VRRP, MPLS, BGP, PIM, etc.), Layer2 Switching (802.1Q, 802.1D, 801.x)