Pre-Sales Network Engineer – Remote - £90-120k +20% bonus + car allowance + extensive benefits package (SC cleared)
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 Pre-Sales Network Engineer to 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.
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.
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
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
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 capture and 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.
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