Sales Engineer - SC cleared

Emsworth, Hampshire
Job TypeDirect Hire
Compensation$90000 - $120000 / yr

Confidential Opportunity

Sales Engineer - SC cleared

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A confidential employer seeks a Sales Engineer with active SC clearance to deliver technical presales solutions for the UK public sector. This hybrid remote role, based near Emsworth, Hampshire, combines deep network engineering with strategic sales impact. Join a team that values your expertise and offers a rewarding career in digital defence.

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 become the technical face of digital transformation for the UK’s most critical public sector accounts. You’ll step into a role where your SC clearance and presales expertise unlock access to high‑impact government projects, and where your strategic thinking directly shapes how essential services operate securely. In an environment that prizes confidentiality and integrity, you’ll be the trusted advisor that clients rely on to solve their toughest connectivity and infrastructure challenges.

Every day, you will lead technical discovery for complex accounts, architect compelling solutions, and build lasting relationships with integrators, service providers, and government stakeholders. Your work will enable secure, high‑performance networks that underpin national operations, and you’ll collaborate with product teams to bring real‑world feedback into future roadmaps. By blending deep Cisco and LAN/WAN knowledge with sharp commercial instincts, you’ll differentiate your solutions and drive revenue growth while making a tangible impact on public sector technology.

The ideal candidate brings a minimum of five years in IT, with at least two in a presales or network engineering capacity, and a demonstrable track record of winning in the UK Government space. You have expert‑level command of routing, switching, TCP/IP, and network security, and you speak the language of value, not just technology. You are comfortable spending three to four days a week on the road, thrive on client engagement, and know how to mentor junior team members to elevate the entire presales function.

In return, you’ll enjoy a generous base salary of £90,000–£120,000, a 20% performance bonus, a £7,200 annual car allowance, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your wellbeing and career growth. You’ll work remotely with the flexibility to manage your own schedule while representing a technology leader at the forefront of digital innovation. If you hold active SC clearance and are ready to take your presales career to the next level in a confidential, high‑impact setting, 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 your experience
  • A 20% performance-based bonus rewards your contribution to revenue growth
  • You will receive a £7,200 annual car allowance to support your travel to client sites
  • Access an extensive benefits package that includes health, pension, and additional perks
  • Enjoy the flexibility of remote work, with the autonomy to manage your own schedule
  • Represent a technology leader in digital transformation and build 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 full 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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