Pre-Sales Network Engineer

Salary: £90,000 - 120,000 per year

Requirements

• We require 5+ years of experience in IT, with at least 2 years in presales, network engineering, or technical support.
• We require demonstrable success supporting UK Government or public sector clients.
• We require current SC clearance.
• We need the ability to translate technical challenges into clear commercial value.
• We expect confidence at C-suite level and the ability to hold customer meetings onsite.
• We require strong knowledge of Cisco routing, switching, gateways, and applications.
• We require experience with TCP/IP, SNMP, Netflow, and VoIP.
• We require experience with LAN/WAN topologies, including MPLS, Frame Relay, and ATM.
• We require knowledge of security concepts and network infrastructure design.
• We require understanding of network performance and fault/alert management.
• We require experience with operating systems including Linux and Windows.
• We require familiarity with cloud and virtualisation technologies, including SDN/NFV and public/private cloud.
• We require exposure to performance tools such as HP/OV, Tivoli, EMC SMARTS, and ArcSight.
• We require relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE.
• We require formal presales training such as Sandler, Siebel, or Afterburner.
• We require exposure to packet analysis and troubleshooting.
• We require the ability to travel 60-70% across the UK.
• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent technical military training is desirable.
• An MBA or relevant business/leadership qualification is desirable.
• Knowledge of products such as Arbor, Radwhere, Riverbed, A10, or ExtraHop is desirable.
• Experience authoring whitepapers and contributing to product strategy is desirable.
• Familiarity with security audits and RFP/RFI responses is desirable.
• Exposure to security analytics tools and techniques, including log analysis, anomaly detection, or traffic monitoring, is desirable.
• Awareness of full packet capture and analysis concepts, or hands-on experience with tools like Wireshark or Zeek, is desirable.
• Awareness of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices such as NIST and ISO 27001 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• We lead technical discovery and support the full sales cycle.
• We differentiate our solutions from competitors using compelling value stories.
• We act as a technical expert across integrators, service providers, and Government stakeholders.
• We partner with product and engineering teams to influence roadmaps and share market feedback.
• We contribute to technical documentation, RFPs, and whitepapers.
• We build strong customer relationships and identify upsell opportunities.
• We represent customer needs internally and advocate for technical alignment.
• We participate in industry events, speaking engagements, and strategic initiatives.
• We help customers use the product to find and troubleshoot problems during proof-of-concept activities.
• We support the growth of UK public sector accounts through client-facing presales engagement.

Technologies

• Cloud
• Cisco
• Support
• LAN
• Linux
• MPLS
• Network
• Security
• Siebel
• TCP/IP
• Windows

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We are a company at the forefront of digital transformation, helping some of the worlds most essential organisations solve their most complex digital challenges. We provide visibility and insight at an unparalleled scale, enabling customers to solve problems faster, secure what matters, and drive continuous innovation across their digital ecosystems. This is a remote, client-facing opportunity within our UK public sector team, reporting to the Regional Sales Director. We offer an extensive benefits package, along with bonus and car allowance, and we are seeking a highly technical presales professional with strong Government and public sector experience who can operate confidently with senior stakeholders.

last updated 21 week of 2026