Director, SSE Pre-Sales

  

This role has been designated as ‘Remote/Teleworker’, which means you will primarily work from home.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know diverse backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

   

Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Director, SSE Pre-Sales Solutions Architecture to lead our team of Consulting Systems Engineers in delivering innovative and robust security service edge (SSE) solutions. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of SSE technologies, including Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), and Data Loss Prevention (DLP). This individual will play a pivotal role in driving the architectural vision and strategy for our SSE offerings, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and customer needs.
 

Responsibilities:

Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Consulting Systems Engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.Technical Expertise: Maintain a deep understanding of SSE technologies, including ZTNA, SWG, CASB, DLP, and emerging trends.Solution Architecture: Design and implement comprehensive SSE solutions that meet customer requirements, address security risks, and align with industry standards.Strategic Planning: Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for SSE solutions, aligning with business goals and market trends.Customer Engagement: Collaborate with customers to understand their security needs, challenges, and objectives, translating them into effective solutions.Partnerships: Build and maintain strong relationships with technology partners and vendors to stay abreast of the latest advancements and solutions.Thought Leadership: Represent the company as a thought leader in the SSE space, speaking at industry events, publishing articles, and contributing to technical discussions.
 

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.Experience: 10+ years of experience in network security or related fields, with 3+ years in a leadership role.Technical Skills:In-depth knowledge of SSE technologies (ZTNA, SWG, CASB, DLP)Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS) and cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP)Experience with security frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001) and risk management methodologiesProficiency in scripting or programming languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation and integration

Leadership Skills:Proven ability to lead and inspire technical teamsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbalStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Additional Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Active Learning (Inactive), Active Listening, Assertiveness, Bias, Building Rapport, Buyer Personas, Coaching, Complex Sales, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Customer Experience Strategy, Customer Interactions, Design Thinking, Empathy, Financial Acumen, Follow-Through, Growth Mindset, Identifying Sales Opportunities, Industry Knowledge, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity {+ 6 more}

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know diverse backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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Job:

Sales

Job Level:

Director

    

States with Pay Range Requirement

The expected salary/wage range for a U.S.-based hire filling this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. If this is a sales role, then the listed salary range reflects combined base salary and target-level sales compensation pay. If this is a non-sales role, then the listed salary range reflects base salary only. Variable incentives may also be offered. Information about employee benefits offered can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html.

USD Annual Salary: $228,500.00 - $553,000.00

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to diversity and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global diverse team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.

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