Sr. SLED Systems Engineer - Washington DC Area*

The Sr. SLED Systems Engineer will be an integral member supporting the Sales Account Executive team in a Pre-Sales Capacity. He or she will support a Regional team. Travel to customer sites presenting Proof of Concepts; contribute in the design, planning, and implementation and training on the Extreme Networks architecture. We seek individuals who are dynamic, flexible and willing/able to work outside of their comfort zone.

·        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, etc.

·        Prepare and deliver customer presentations to all levels of management

·        Provide educational training on leading edge technologies/Extreme Networks products to presales.

·        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

·        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)