Sr. SLED Systems Engineer - Must Reside in DFW Area

Extreme Networks

Full-time - Mid Level

Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers

About the position

The Sr. SLED Systems Engineer will play a crucial role in supporting the Sales Account Executive team in a pre-sales capacity. This position involves collaborating with a regional team to design, plan, and implement secure network solutions, as well as providing training on Extreme Networks architecture. The role requires travel to customer sites for presentations and demonstrations, making it essential for candidates to be dynamic and flexible in their approach.

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
• 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)