Presales Systems Engineer - HPE Networking - State and Higher Education (Oregon)

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. They are looking for a motivated Presales Systems Engineer to support their growing HPE Networking business, working closely with account teams, partners, and customers to design and position advanced networking solutions that drive digital transformation.

Responsibilities:

• Develop technical proficiency across the combined HPE Networking portfolio—Aruba wired/wireless, ClearPass, Central, Juniper switching, routing, security, and automation
• Partner with sales teams to understand customer needs, design solutions, and deliver technical presentations and demos
• Create architectures and proposals aligned with customer objectives; lead proof-of-concept (POC) activities
• Participate in advanced training programs and certifications to deepen expertise in HPE and Juniper technologies
• Work with internal teams and partners to ensure successful solution positioning and adoption

Requirements:

• 5+ years in networking infrastructure; prior experience as a networking SE or similar role
• Roles in networking design, installation, services, and support desired
• Background and experience in government (state, local, federal), higher-ed, k12, enterprise, and service provider industries
• Familiarity with network design principles and protocols
• Strong communication, presentation, and problem-solving abilities
• Understanding of SLED and Enterprise environments and procurement processes
• Interest in network automation, AI-driven operations, and cloud-managed networking