Sr. Systems Engineer- Netherlands

Senior S ystems E ngineer Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions. They rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver unprecedented progress. With double-digit growth year over year, no provider is better positioned to deliver scalable outcomes than Extreme. We believe in “walking the walk” of our strong core values, which enable us to advance successfully together. Diversity and inclusion are vital parts of our values and beliefs, and we’re proud to foster an environment where every Extreme employee can thrive. Become part of Something big with Extreme! As a global networking leader, learn why there’s no better time to join the Extreme team. There has never been a better time to join Extreme, with several acquisitions extending our portfolio and go to market strategy, we have seen enormous opportunity and growth within the region. Aside from being one of the technology leaders, we also adamantly promote an internal culture that truly embraces diversity, inclusion and equality in the workplace. Having Diversity and Inclusion as part of our core values and beliefs, we’re proud to foster an environment where every Extreme employee can thrive because of their differences, not despite them. Extreme S ystems E ngineer provides technology and product consulting, technical sales support for various account opportunities, performs high-level and in-depth technical presentations for customers, prospects, and Extreme channel partners in the territory of responsibility . Extreme Systems Engineer also provides support for RFI/RFP responses , organizes and leads Proof of Concept activities, designs solutions meeting customer requirements. Systems Engineer is also required to participate as a specialist on assigned virtual team s and contribute to other team activities . Domestic/International travel will be required . Candidate Requirements: Know the market in The Netherlands. Excellent presentation skills (fluent in English). Strong, successful pre-sales engineering track record in the industry and territory in a similar position is necessary A sound knowledge of fundamental networking technologies: Layer 2/3 switching IPv4/v6 routing concepts Overlay networking, VPNs Wi-Fi operation and design Network security principles Knowledge and practical experience in these areas are an advantage: Cloud technologies and Cloud-based network management platforms C ompute and network virtualization principles N etwork management and orchestration software SD-WAN Automation s cripting and APIs Ability to work as a part of customer project teams on design and PoC labs, setting criteria for successful PoCs, and overall solution designs Tenacity and perseverance (customer advocate facing internally to Extreme) Ability to build, develop, and maintain a network of people at the customer/partner side independent of sales being accepted as the trusted advisor When growing the business the willingness to assume a team-lead role for the account team when/if business requires additional resources. Experience working with partners is a requirement for technical training on products. Major account experience and experience in closing deals is necessary. Extreme Networks certifications are desirable, but not mandatory Recognized industry certifications is a plus Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of future trends and market directions Ability to support customer evaluations, demonstrations and detailed design requirements Good general hands-on lab experience is a plus. At Extreme, we value your contribution: Training resources: you will have various resources to choose from for your technical & personal development Technical equipment and work resources: you will get access to the newest top technology and equipment needed for feeling comfortable at your workplace Direct participation at company’s success: aside commission earnings, you can voluntarily enroll to our subsidized Employee Stock Purchase Program Flex First: our flexible work model is engrafted into our culture as we endeavor to have a global workforce that is seamlessly connected no matter where we are Recreation time matters: our working time model gives you major flexibility on taking time off when you need it Employee Assistance: we provide you with lots of programs and activities, but also individual support as desired On top insurances: you will be enrolled to our insurances on Business Travel, Pension Scheme and Life & Occupational Disability And so much more… OTE is on a 70/30 split and is based on qualifications and experience between 120-135K OTE. Extreme Networks Benefits