Sr. SLED Systems Engineer -Los Angeles

The Systems Engineer will be an integral member supporting the Sales Account Executive team in a Pre-Sales Capacity. He or she will support SLED Accounts. The engineer will travel to customer sites presenting Proof of Concepts and contribute to the design, planning, 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 the Pre-Sales team in the design, planning, and implementation of a Secure Network Solution.

· 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 from Extreme Networks.

· Effectively use Wi-Fi test and planning tools. I.e. Ekahau and Hamina.

· Work independently, coordinate, and communicate with all cross-functional groups

-5+ years of relevant experience

-Expert in networking technologies with competitive network industry experience

-Proven ability to effectively influence customer decisions and displace competition

-Thorough knowledge of security design considerations and ability to implement and perform analysis of network and systems

-Hands-on experience using network tool sets for wired, wireless, and security products.

-Demonstrated skills in troubleshooting and problem resolution in a network environment

-Keen ability to understand and analyze customer requirements and position Extreme Networks solutions effectively

-Demonstrated ability to manage complex customer interactions in difficult circumstances and control customer expectations to maintain satisfied customers

-Excellent interpersonal, technical, presentation, and communication skills. A proven team player

-Ability and willingness to travel within territory up to 60%

-Degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience

-Industry Wireless Certifications are encouraged. (CWTS®, CWNA®, CWDP®, CWAP®, etc.)

-Understanding of Network Access Control (NAC), Radius, 802.1x, Active Directory, LDAP, etc.

-Security Principles: Firewalls, VPNs, and Intrusion Prevention

-Cloud technologies: AWS, Azure, GCP

-Wireless, VPN, SDN, SaaS

-Ipv4/v6 Routing Protocols (RIPv1/v2/v3, OSPFv2/v3, VRRP, MPLS, BGP, PIM, etc.) · Layer2 Switching (802.1Q, 802.1D, 801.x)

-Salary Expectations: 160-215k, 70/30 Split Based on Qualifications and Experience