AHEAD · 5 months ago
Network Specialist Solutions Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$150K/yr - $200K/yrAHEAD builds platforms for digital business and focuses on creating a culture of belonging. The Mid-Market Networking Specialist Solutions Engineer will act as a subject matter expert in networking technologies, collaborating with account teams to design and sell complex solutions that support customers' digital transformation.
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Responsibilities
Active participation in the AHEAD Mid-Market SSE and service delivery teams
Be a thought leader for AHEAD Mid-Market clients, responsible for designing, architecting technical solutions
Support the sales teams during engagements by providing advice and solutions or proposals optimized to meet customer technical and business requirements
Develop relationships with other SSE team members, leaders, and partners in support of sales objectives
Strategize and execute technical sales calls
Complete required pre-sales documentation (configurations, pricing, services, presentations, justifications, etc.) quickly and accurately
Qualify sales opportunities in terms of customer technical requirements, decision-making process, and funding
Present and market the design and value of proposed AHEAD solutions and business justification to customers, prospects, and AHEAD management
Participate in the mentorship of entry-level team members
Possess strong, detailed product/technology/industry knowledge
Knowledge of job-associated software and applications
Travel required up to 20%
Qualification
Required
Network Infrastructure Experience
Cisco certifications are required. Examples: CCIE, CCNP
Cisco Nexus 9K, ACI, 7K, 5K, 2K, 1K
Experience with Converged Network Fabrics / Converged Infrastructure Systems
IP Routing Protocols
Layer 2 protocols and technologies
Cisco Core Datacenter Technologies
ACI
Network Management
MPLS, DMVPN, Multicast
Firewalls, VPN, IPSec / L2TP etc
Network Security
Palo Alto requested certifications: Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
Experience with: Palo Alto Networks technologies such as Strata Cloud Manager, Prisma Access, GlobalProtect VPN, and Panorama centralized management platform
Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills with a focus on troubleshooting complex Datacenter environments, including storage, compute, and networking issues
Consultative Approach: Ability to engage with clients as a trusted advisor, guiding them through the decision-making process with clear, strategic recommendations
Collaboration Skills: Proven track record of working effectively across teams, including sales, engineering, and vendor partners, to deliver cohesive solutions
Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying updated on the latest industry trends, certifications, and best practices related to Datacenter technologies
Travel required up to 20%
Benefits
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.
Company
AHEAD
AHEAD is a solutions-based company that helps clients move to an optimized IT service delivery model.
Founded in 2007
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (24)
2024 (19)
2023 (22)
2022 (20)
2021 (18)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$97.72M2024-05-06Series Unknown· $5.7M
2024-02-15Series Unknown· $43.6M
2023-11-02Series Unknown· $5.77M
Leadership Team
Daniel Adamany
Founder and CEO
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Stephen Ayoub
Co-Founder and President
Recent News
2025-11-19
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