Sales Engineerto

Our client is at the forefront of digital transformation, supporting the world’s most essential organisations through their most complex digital challenges. By providing visibility and insight at an unparalleled scale they help clients solve problems faster, secure what matters, and drive continuous innovation across their digital ecosystems.
We are now seeking a Sales Engineerto support the growth of UK public sector accounts. This is a remote, client-facing role for a highly technical and experienced presales professional with a strong Government/Public Sector background and current SC clearance.
Key Requirements
We are looking for a client-facing technical expert with deep presales experience, capable of operating in complex and secure environments.
Essential skills and experience:

5+ years’ experience in IT, with at least 2 years in presales, network engineering, or technical support

Demonstrable success supporting UK Government or public sector clients

Ability to translate technical challenges into clear commercial value

Confident at C-Suite Level and able to hold customer meetings onsite
Strong expertise in:

Cisco routing, switching, gateways, and applications
TCP/IP, SNMP, Netflow, VoIP

LAN/WAN topologies (MPLS, Frame Relay, ATM)

Security concepts and network infrastructure design

Network performance and fault/alert management

Solid understanding of:

Operating systems– Linux, Windows

Cloud and virtualisation technologies– SDN/NFV, Public/Private Cloud
Performance tools – HP/OV, Tivoli, EMC SMARTS, ArcSight

Relevant certifications – CCNA, CCNP, CCIE

Formal presales training(e.g. Sandler, Siebel, Afterburner)
Exposure to packet analysis, troubleshooting.
Comfortable with 60-70% UK travel

Desirable qualifications:

Degree in Computer Science,Software Engineering, or equivalent technical military training

MBA or relevant business/leadership qualification
Knowledge of products such as Arbor, Radwhere, Riverbed, A10, ExtraHop
Experience authoring whitepapers, contributing to product strategy

Familiarity with security audits,RFP/RFI responses

Exposure to security analytics tools and techniques, such as log analysis, anomaly detection, or traffic monitoring, with an interest in developing stronger skills.
Understanding of full packet captureand analysis concepts, or hands-on experience with tools like Wireshark, Zeek, or similar platforms.
Awareness of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and how they apply to network assurance.

Role & Responsibilities
As Sales Engineer, you will play a vital role in driving revenue by delivering technical presales support, demonstrating product value, and shaping best-fit solutions. Reporting to the Regional Sales Director, you will act as a trusted advisor for public sector clients and internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities include:

Leading technical discovery and supporting the full sales cycle

Differentiating solutions from competitors using compelling value stories
Acting as a technical expert across integrators, service providers, and Government
Partnering with product and engineering to influence roadmaps and relay market feedback
Contributing to technical documentation, RFPs, and whitepapers

Building strong customer relationships and identifying upsell opportunities

Representing customer needs internally and advocating for technical alignment

Participating in industry events, speaking engagements, and strategic initiatives
Helping customers use the product to find / troubleshoot problems in PoC etc.

Additional Details
Remote Working:

Officially home-based

Must be comfortable with regular travelfor:
Client meetings 3-4 days per week
Annual conference
Quarterly convention for Sales Engineers
SkillsEnvironments:Microsoft WindowsSoftware Defined Networks (SDN)IT Infrastructure Products:CiscoEMC SMARTSLinuxUK GovernmentWiresharkIT Infrastructure Technologies & Protocols:CCNACCNPNFVTCP/IPVOIPIT Network Expertise:Packet AnalysisIT Security Expertise:Log AnalyticsProject Management Project Types:Pre & Post Sales