On behalf of our client, a rapidly growing enterprise IT solutions provider, we are seeking a Pre-Sales System Engineer with expertise across virtualization, infrastructure, and containerized environments. This dynamic role bridges technical excellence with customer engagement, supporting the sales process from initial consultation through proof-of-concept design. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical knowledge of VMware, Linux, Windows Server, and Kubernetes with exceptional communication skills, shaping tailored solutions that meet complex business challenges. If you’re passionate about modern infrastructure and thrive in a collaborative, customer-facing environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical expert supporting the sales team during pre-sales engagements focused on virtualization, infrastructure, and cloud-native technologies
- Analyze customer requirements and propose customized solutions using VMware, Windows Server, Linux, and Kubernetes platforms
- Deliver impactful technical presentations, live product demonstrations, and proof-of-concept (PoC) deployments to prospects and partners
- Translate business requirements into technical architectures and actionable implementation plans
- Provide detailed responses to RFPs/RFIs, aligning technical solutions with customer goals
- Design both high-level and low-level architecture documentation to support proposed solutions
- Collaborate with internal teams (product management, engineering, marketing) to align product direction with customer needs
- Establish and maintain trusted relationships with customer technical stakeholders
- Gather and relay field insights to improve product functionality, usability, and market fit
- Stay up to date with the latest trends in virtualization, OS platforms, and containerization technologies
- Represent the company as a technical expert at trade shows, webinars, and technical workshops
- Ensure smooth handoff to post-sales and delivery teams with comprehensive documentation and deployment plans
Preferred Skills and Tools
- Deep knowledge of the VMware ecosystem (vSphere, vCenter, NSX, Horizon, etc.)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Windows Server technologies (Active Directory, GPOs, RDS)
- Hands-on experience in Linux system administration (e.g., RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS)
- Understanding of Kubernetes architecture and deployments (on-prem or cloud-based like EKS, GKE, AKS)
- Familiarity with tools like Terraform, Ansible, Helm for demo environments or automation (optional but beneficial)
- Solid understanding of networking, storage, and enterprise-grade security principles
- Excellent communication and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is highly desirable
- Background in pre-sales, technical consulting, or solution architecture in enterprise or SaaS environments
- Relevant certifications such as VCP, MCSE/MCSA, RHCE, CKA/CKAD are strong assets
Ioannis Tasakos
Resource Consultant
REFERENCE: job0000260307