Senior Pre-Sales Engineer - Network

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

The Senior Pre‑Sales Engineer – Network drives technical strategy for AHEAD’s network and security solutions, partnering with sales teams to design, propose, and close enterprise networking deals. This hybrid role blends deep network expertise with client‑facing pre‑sales activities and vendor coordination.

Role Snapshot

• Senior Pre‑Sales Engineer – Network
• Network Specialist
• Hybrid (San Diego, CA)
• Technical thought leader
• Customer‑focused
• Enterprise networking

Must-Have Requirements

• Network infrastructure design
• Wireless LAN/site survey
• Cisco LAN & data‑center technologies
• Network security (Palo Alto/Fortinet/SASE)
• Pre‑sales experience
• Professional communication and presentation
• Network infrastructure experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

Nice-to-Have Signals

• VMware/NSX or Arista automation
• F5/NetScaler load balancing
• AWS or Azure cloud networking
• Cisco certifications
• SDN solutions
• Edge acceleration
• Data‑center experience
• Cloud networking experience

Work Setup

• Location: San Diego, USA
• Work mode: HYBRID
• Remote scope: UNSPECIFIED
• Employment type: Full-Time

Eligibility Gates

• Visa sponsorship: unknown

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Travel requirement
• Security clearance

What You'll Likely Work On

• Lead and coordinate a virtual network team while managing vendor technical and sales relationships
• Design, architect, and consult on network and security solutions for enterprise clients
• Partner with sales reps to build account strategies, qualify opportunities, and drive technical sales calls
• Create and deliver pre‑sales documentation, configurations, pricing, and presentations quickly and accurately
• Present solution value and business justification to customers, prospects, and internal stakeholders
• Develop relationships with account managers, partners, and customers to support sales objectives
• Mentor entry‑level team members and share deep product/technology knowledge

Good Fit If You Have

• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Self‑motivated, independent, and able to thrive under pressure
• Eagerness to learn emerging SDN, cloud, and security technologies