Now Hiring - Links Technology Inc - Network Systems Engineer (Pre Sales) in Chicago, IL

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Links Technology is seeking a driven and skilledNetwork Systems Engineerto join our client's team in Chicago, IL. Our client is the industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. They leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide their clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Responsibilities of the Network Systems Engineer: * The Pre-Sales Systems Engineer has the key responsibility of acting as a trusted advisor for our clients customers and partners to gather requirements and identify opportunities with existing and new customers. * Own the pre and post-sales technical relationship with the assigned territory and customer base. * Build and maintain a deep, sound knowledge of all our client's technologies, in order to support and help in the enablement of strategic customers. * Facilitate technical training on our client's products, differentiators, solutions, and demos. * Engage with key partners to develop proficiencies in delivering services around Our client's solution set. * Participate in the execution of Proof of Concepts (POCs) and on-site customer testing. * Execute technical Quarterly Business Reviews with customer base. * Support onsite requirements at the customer site. * Respond to inbound questions from the customers including research and lab testing of solutions. * Present technical content to worldwide organizations both virtually and in-person. * Create technical marketing materials for the global Arista organization. * Travel expectations is approximately 10%. Qualifications of the Network Systems Engineer: * Minimum of 5 years of networking design and implementation experience with a focus on Data Center, Campus, WI-FI and Security solutions working with Financial Services customers. * Strong presentation and selling skills including communication of complex technical material. * Solid understanding and knowledge of how to build successful relationships between an equipment manufacturer and a customer base of executives, architects, engineers and operations teams. * Good interpersonal skills, customer relations skills, and problem management skills, with the ability to stay calm and professional under pressure while working to strict deadlines. * Experience creating technical material (slides, white papers, battle cards, solution guides, etc). * Solid knowledge of competitive products, solutions, and services. * Experience with Network Overlay and Virtualization is highly desired. * Previous experience building network automation using Python and Ansible desired. * Network Industry Certification including Arista Cloud Engineer (ACE) level 3-5 desired. Benefits of the Network Systems Engineer: * 10 Days PTO * Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance * Matching 401k * Direct hire opportunity! * Hybrid role in Chicago, IL * Salary Range: $112k - $160k IND2