Senior Pre-Sales Engineer – Network

Thinkahead Consultant Psychologist Pty Ltd

Senior Pre-Sales Engineer focusing on Network and Network Security solutions for AHEAD. Collaborating with sales representatives to develop cohesive account strategies for clients.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $225,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

Network InfrastructureWireless skillsWireless principlesSite surveyEkahauCampus skillsLAN skillsCisco Nexus TechnologiesIP Routing ProtocolsNetwork Security

Soft Skills

Professional communicationPresentation skillsAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skillsAbility to influence othersSelf-motivatedTeam collaborationCustomer focusedResults driven

Tools & Technologies

Palo AltoFortinetSASEData Center technologiesPre-sales documentationSales proposalsTechnical sales callsVendor managementAccount managementEngineering organization

Certifications & Qualifications

Cisco certifications

Industry Keywords

Pre Sales experienceTechnical leadVendor technical relationshipsSales team objectivesProduct designBusiness justificationMentorshipCritical conditionsTechnical requirementsSales opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participation, Leadership and Coordination of the AHEAD virtual team for Network Infrastructure
You will also be responsible for working with the AHEAD partner management team and directly with selected vendors to maintain vendor technical and sales relationships
As a Network Specialist you are a thought leader within the Engineering organization, responsible for designing, architecting, and, at times, consulting for Ahead clients
Your goal as a Network Lead should be to build skills, relationships, and industry credibility across many segments to drive product, services and consulting sales
Support the sales teams during engagements by providing advice and solutions or proposals optimized to meet customer technical and business requirements
Develops relationships with the account managers, partners and customers in support of sales team objectives and engages and leverages team specialist resources as appropriate
Strategizes and executes technical sales calls
Completes required pre-sales documentation (configurations, pricing, services, presentations, justifications etc.) quickly and accurately
Qualifies sales opportunities in terms of customer technical requirements, decision making process and funding
Presents and markets the design and value of proposed Ahead solutions and business justification to customers, prospects and Ahead management
Participates in mentorship of entry-level team members
Possesses strong, detailed product / technology / industry knowledge. Knowledge of job associated software and applications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Network Infrastructure Experience
Strong wireless skills (certifications highly looked upon)
Wireless principles/site survey/Ekahau knowledge
Strong Campus/LAN skills (Cisco and other OEM vendors)
Cisco certifications are highly recommended
Cisco Nexus Technologies
IP Routing Protocols
Cisco Core Datacenter Technologies
Network Management
Network Security (Palo Alto/Fortinet) tenants along with SASE knowledge
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent
Pre Sales and Data Center experience is required
Professional communication, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Experience working as a technical lead in a pre-sale’s sales campaign
Ability to work under critical conditions and influence others to achieve results
Strong interpersonal skills with excellent presentation skills
Must be independent, self-motivated, a self-starter and possess a good working attitude
Able to work well within a team and partner environment
Customer focused and results driven.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid company holidays
Paid time off
Paid parental and caregiver leave
Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details.