Senior Pre-Sales Engineer - Network

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

The Senior Pre‑Sales Engineer – Network partners with sales teams to design, architect, and sell network and security solutions for AHEAD clients. You will act as a technical thought leader, guiding customers through strategy, product selection, and implementation across campus, data‑center, and cloud environments.

Role Snapshot

• Senior Pre‑Sales Engineer – Network
• Network Specialist
• Technical Thought Leader
• Hybrid – Detroit, MI
• Full‑Time
• $225k‑$300k base salary

Must-Have Requirements

• Network Infrastructure
• Wireless & Campus LAN
• IP Routing & Datacenter Technologies
• Network Security (Palo Alto/Fortinet)
• AWS / Azure cloud networking
• Professional communication & presentation
• Pre‑sales experience
• Data‑center experience
• Network infrastructure expertise
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Cisco certifications
• Wireless certifications
• SDN solutions
• VMware / NSX
• Arista Automation
• F5 / NetScaler

Work Setup

• Location: Detroit, United States
• Work mode: HYBRID
• Remote scope: UNSPECIFIED
• Employment type: Full-Time

Eligibility Gates

• Visa sponsorship: unknown

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Remote eligibility
• Travel requirement

What You'll Likely Work On

• Lead and coordinate virtual network‑infrastructure teams for client engagements
• Design and architect campus, data‑center, and cloud network solutions
• Maintain technical and sales relationships with vendors and partners
• Support sales reps with technical advice, proposals, pricing, and configurations
• Qualify opportunities based on technical requirements, decision processes, and funding
• Present and justify network solutions to customers, prospects, and internal stakeholders
• Mentor entry‑level engineers and share best practices across the team
• Stay current on emerging SDN, network security, and cloud networking technologies

Good Fit If You Have

• Strong wireless certifications or hands‑on experience
• Cisco certifications (CCNA/CCNP/CCIE) highly valued
• Eagerness to learn SDN, edge acceleration, and cloud networking