Technical Project Systems Engineer

Position Requirements

• Strong networking technology fundamentals (TCP/IP, good understanding of routing and switching protocols).

• Working knowledge of different Operating Systems (Windows/Linux), and Virtualization technologies (VMWare/Openstack) a must.

• Demonstrable knowledge of relevant programming and scripting languages (e.g. Python, Java, etc. ) desirable.

• Practical configuration experience of company, Juniper and/or ALU networking equipment in a Service Provider environment. Knowledge of company's IOS/XR highly desirable.

• 1+ year's relevant experience on a technical role (Systems Engineer, Network Engineer, etc.) in a Software vendor or Service Provider environment desirable.

• Experience with company's compute and related storage platforms desirable.

• Excellent English written and communication skills a must

• Good interpersonal and project management skills.

• Ability to multitask, and work independently.

• Willing to travel.

Meriting Skills

• Minimum BS/BA (EE/CS) or Diploma or equivalent.

• CCNA or equivalent industry certification.

• Administration and configuration of Openstack or similar Virtualization environments

• Knowledge of database technologies.

• Network Function Virtualisation (NFV) concepts.

• Software Defined Networking (SDN) concepts.

• Linux Skills.

• Pre-sales / consulting experience with a Software/Networking Vendor.

Position Description

We seeks a Technical Project Systems Engineer (TPSE), to work within APJ Customer Proof of Concept (CPOC) organization focusing mainly on company's Service Provider architecture offerings. The TPSE would be working closely with the APJ GSP account teams and consulting teams to deliver product and/or solution validation engagements that will aid in closing out sales opportunities. It is a challenging but very interesting and rewarding role that requires both technical breadth and depth in order to be effective. The engagement involves understanding the solution proposal, key points that needs to be demonstrated, and competitive pressure on the account. The TPSE would then need to develop and deliver an appropriate test plan that would cover the main objectives and highlight company's key differentiator.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, build and conduct structured proof-of-concept on customer premises, within Ccompany's offices, or virtually.

• Support customers evaluating company's Evolved Packet Network solutions from installation to customization.

• Translate, transfer, and disseminate acquired knowledge through presentations, web postings or appropriate journals.

• Assist regional account teams in articulating the unique benefits and value of company's products and solutions on sales proposals.

• Actively involve all parts of the company organisation as needed (product managers, specialists, tech support, marketing, management etc.) to deliver a successful engagement.

• Communicate feed-back from customers and the market place to stakeholders within the company.

• Act as a subject matter expert on a particular company's Service Provider solution offerings supporting the APJ GSP sales team, articulate company's solution selling.