Sales Engineer - SC cleared

Emsworth, Hampshire

Job TypeDirect Hire

Compensation$90000 - $120000 / yr

Confidential Opportunity

Sales Engineer - SC cleared

A confidential employer seeks a Sales Engineer with active SC clearance to drive UK public sector digital transformation. This remote role, based near Emsworth, Hampshire, offers a compelling package and the chance to solve complex challenges for essential organisations. If you thrive as a technical expert in secure government environments, this opportunity is tailor-made for you.

Role Snapshot

CompanyConfidential Employer

LocationEmsworth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

IndustryDefense

Compensation£90,000 - £120,000 per year

Employment TypeFull Time/Direct Hire

Remote StatusHybrid Remote

Total Openings1

Work Experience3 - 30 years

ZIPPO10 8QB

Opportunity

This is your chance to shape the digital future of the UK’s most critical public sector organisations. As a Sales Engineer, you won’t just be talking tech—you’ll be the trusted advisor who turns complex government challenges into secure, scalable solutions. In a role where confidentiality is paramount, you’ll work with a team that values your expertise and gives you the autonomy to make a real impact.

Every day, you will lead technical discovery for high‑stakes accounts, architect solutions that outpace competitors, and build lasting relationships with government, integrator, and service‑provider teams. Your work will directly enable essential services to solve problems faster, protect sensitive infrastructure, and drive innovation at a scale few roles can offer. By bridging product roadmaps and real‑world client needs, you’ll open doors for future growth while ensuring the technology you represent delivers genuine value.

The ideal candidate brings deep network engineering skills, active SC clearance, and a proven record of winning in the UK public sector. You know Cisco, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, and security inside out, and you can translate technical challenges into clear commercial value. You thrive on client‑facing work, communicate with confidence, and are comfortable spending three to four days a week on the road meeting clients across the country.

In return, you’ll receive a competitive package built for high‑performers: a £90,000‑£120,000 base, a 20% performance bonus, a car allowance, and a comprehensive benefits scheme. You will work remotely with the flexibility to manage your own schedule while representing a technology leader at the forefront of digital transformation. If you’re ready to take your presales career to the next level in a confidential, high‑impact environment, apply today.

Non-Negotiables

You must hold active SC clearance, as only candidates with current clearance will be considered
You must have at least five years of IT experience, including two or more in presales, network engineering, or technical support
You must demonstrate proven success supporting UK Government or public sector clients
You must possess strong Cisco expertise across routing, switching, gateways, and applications
You must have deep technical knowledge of TCP/IP, SNMP, Netflow, VoIP, and LAN/WAN topologies
You must be well‑versed in network security concepts and infrastructure design
You must be comfortable with 60‑70% UK travel to client sites

What's In It For You

You will earn a competitive base salary of £90,000 to £120,000, depending on experience
You are eligible for a 20% performance‑based bonus on top of your base salary
You will receive a £7,200 annual car allowance to support your client travel needs
You gain access to an extensive benefits package that includes health, pension, and more
You can work remotely from anywhere in the UK, with the flexibility to manage your own schedule
You will represent a technology leader in digital transformation, enhancing your professional brand
You will have opportunities to mentor others and speak at industry events, accelerating your career growth

Responsibilities

You will lead technical discovery sessions and support the entire sales cycle from qualification to close
You will differentiate solutions from competitors by crafting compelling value stories for government clients
You will act as the primary technical expert across integrators, service providers, and public sector organisations
You will partner with product and engineering teams to influence roadmaps and relay market feedback
You will contribute to technical documentation, including RFPs, whitepapers, and proposal responses
You will mentor junior Sales Engineers and attend client meetings to ensure technical alignment
You will build strong customer relationships and identify upsell opportunities to expand business impact

Preferred Qualifications

A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent technical military training is preferred
An MBA or relevant business or leadership qualification would be a strong asset
Experience with products such as Arbor, Radwhere, Riverbed, A10, or ExtraHop is highly desirable
A background in authoring whitepapers and contributing to product strategy sets you apart
Familiarity with security audits and responding to RFPs and RFIs will make you stand out
A proven track record of mentoring technical presales teams is advantageous
Relevant certifications like CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE are a plus

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