Location: UK (hybrid), covering UK & Ireland
There has never been a better time to join Extreme. Recent acquisitions have broadened our portfolio, the UK & Ireland region is growing fast, and we are a Gartner Magic Quadrant leader with a culture built on diversity, inclusion and equality.
The roleAs a Senior Solutions Engineer, you'll be the technical lead on strategic accounts across the UK & Ireland, shaping complex solutions from first conversation to close. You'll also mentor other SEs, enable our partners and represent Extreme in the market.
What you'll do:
- Own the technical strategy for complex deals across enterprise, public sector, healthcare, education and CNI.
- Design end-to-end solutions across fabric, wireless, SD-WAN, security and cloud management.
- Lead RFP and tender responses (including public sector frameworks), PoCs and demonstrations.
- Present with impact, from engineering teams to CIO and board level.
- Build trusted relationships with customers and partners, and advocate for them internally.
- Mentor SEs, lead partner and MSP enablement, and step up as account technical lead when needed.
Travel is required, mainly across the UK and Ireland.
What you'll bring:
- Typically 7+ years in networking pre-sales, with a record of closing large, complex deals.
- Deep knowledge of L2/3 switching, IPv4/v6 routing, fabric and overlays (SPB, VXLAN/EVPN), Wi-Fi design and network security.
- Excellent presentation skills and strong hands-on lab and PoC experience.
- Tenacity, ownership and a customer-first mindset.
Desirable: cloud-managed networking, virtualization, SD-WAN/SASE, automation and APIs, partner enablement, UK public sector experience or SC clearance, and industry certifications (Extreme certifications welcome, not required).
***OTE is on a 70/30 split and based on qualifications and experience with a range between 100-120K
Extreme Networks Benefits
Skills Required
- Typically 7+ years of experience in networking pre-sales
- Record of closing large, complex deals
- Deep knowledge of L2/L3 switching and IPv4/IPv6 routing
- Knowledge of fabric and overlays, including SPB and VXLAN/EVPN
- Wi-Fi design expertise
- Network security expertise
- Excellent presentation skills
- Hands-on laboratory and proof-of-concept experience
- Tenacity, ownership, and customer-first mindset
- Cloud-managed networking experience
- Virtualization experience
- SD-WAN and SASE experience
- Automation and API experience
- Partner enablement experience
- UK public sector experience
- SC security clearance
- Industry certifications, including Extreme certifications
Extreme Networks Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work options and time‑off policies are emphasized through a 'Flex First' model with remote/hybrid choices and flexible or unlimited PTO. Wellness programs, volunteer time, and family leave round out a broad, adaptable package.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, and HSA eligibility. U.S. high‑deductible plans include a company HSA contribution, strengthening the financial value of coverage.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity participation is accessible via RSUs and an ESPP that enables discounted stock purchases. Variable pay and equity components can materially lift total compensation when business performance is strong.
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What We Do
Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR) is a leader in cloud networking focused on delivering services that connect devices, applications, and people in new ways. We push the boundaries of technology leveraging the powers of machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation. Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions and rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver progress like never before. For more information, visit Extreme's website or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
