FAQs
What is the primary role of the Systems Engineer in this position?
The primary role of the Systems Engineer is to support the sales organization in all technical matters related to pre-sales and sales calls.
What are the key responsibilities of the Systems Engineer?
The key responsibilities include assisting in qualifying sales leads from a technical standpoint, serving as the main technical resource during sales calls, being conversant with networking applications and solutions, and providing post-sales training to identified customers.
What level of experience is required for this position?
A minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience in technical/pre-sales support as a sales or systems engineer is required.
Which networking technologies should the candidate be familiar with?
The candidate should have knowledge of technologies including Routing, Switching, VPN, LAN, WAN, Network Security, Intrusion Detection, and Anti Virus.
What technical skills are essential for this role?
Essential skills include a strong understanding of DNS, NFS, SMTP, HTTP, TCP/IP, as well as the following technologies and protocols: RADIUS, PKI, IKE, Certificates, L2TP, IPSEC, FIREWALL, 802.1Q, MD5, SSH, SSL, SHA1, DES, and 3DES.
What educational qualifications are preferred for this position?
A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is required, while a graduate degree is preferred.
Are strong presentation skills necessary for this job?
Yes, strong presentation skills are specifically mentioned as a required skill for the position.
Is experience with encryption and authentication technologies important for this role?
Yes, experience with encryption and authentication technologies is required for this position.
Is travel expected for this role?
While not explicitly mentioned, the role involves supporting a sales representative in a defined territory, which may suggest some travel requirements.
What support is provided after sales are made?
The Systems Engineer is responsible for providing assistance with post-sales training to identified customers.