Job Title
Presales Engineer
Job Description
Location: Remote position, preferably based in the DC Metro Area, Charleston, SC, Norfolk/Suffolk, VA or Raleigh/Durham, NC (occasional local/regional travel) About Our Client: They are mission-focused IT consultants and a trusted Federal Value-Added Reseller. They specialize in delivering tailored, innovative cybersecurity and IT solutions that unify diverse technologies to strengthen national defense and empower our clients' missions. Their expertise spans modern SOC and DevSecOps, Zero Trust, Big Data Architecture, Kubernetes strategy, adaptive IT infrastructure, and secure software development. Why Join Our Client's Team Mission-driven work supporting federal clients and national security. Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and top-tier partners such as Nutanix, F5, Palo Alto Networks, Arista Networks and Rancher Government Solutions. Collaborative, growth-focused environment where your expertise directly impacts client success.
Our client is seeking a high-caliber Presales Engineer who operates at the intersection of technical expertise, architectural vision, and mission alignment. This is not a demo-only or slide-level role. The ideal candidate serves as a trusted technical advisor to senior federal stakeholders while confidently engaging in detailed engineering discussions with customer technical teams. You must be able to translate complex mission requirements into secure, scalable, and compliant architectureswhile clearly articulating the strategic and operational value to executive leadership. This role demands intellectual curiosity, hands-on capability, architectural discipline, and the ability to communicate clearly at every level - from systems engineers to program leadership. The Presales Engineer will:
- Function as both a technical strategist and a solution architect throughout the sales lifecycle
- Engage directly with DoD and federal customers to align technology solutions with mission outcomes
- Demonstrate deep familiarity with the technologies across our strategic partner ecosystem
- Contribute technicallynot just conceptuallythrough proof-of-concept builds, lab work, and architecture validation
- Elevate technical conversations beyond surface-level sales dialogue
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Strategy & Sales Enablement
- Solution Architecture & Engineering
- Proof of Concept & Hands-On Validation
- Technical Content & Thought Leadership
- Partner & Customer Engagement
- Federal & Compliance Awareness
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 10+ years in a technical presales, solutions engineering, or consulting
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, cloud, and infrastructure technologies.
- Experience supporting DOW or federal agencies strongly preferred.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to simplify complex technical concepts.
- Advanced and professional-level certifications preferred.
Benefits
Our client offers medical, dental, vision insurance and cover 80% of your premium starting on your first day of employment. They cover 50% of your family members' premiums Unlimited paid time off plus 11 holidays per year (following the federal government holiday schedule) They offer a health savings account for pre-tax savings for eligible out-of-pocket healthcare expenses 401K retirement plan with a match dollar-for-dollar up to 3%, plus 50% of the next 2% you contribute