We are looking for a Sales Engineer, Air Force with extensive experience in advanced routing and switching. You will serve as the technical lead and subject-matter expert in the development of MANET architecture for Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) and Base Defense (to include Counter-UAS) architecture. You will be responsible for all technical aspects of Wave Relay® MANET solutions offered to our customers. You will also play a pivotal role in communicating technical challenges to our engineering department, helping to shape future product development with your insight into customer challenges and market needs. You will be responsible for the deployment and testing of advanced overlay network architectures within a cloud environment. This position provides the opportunity to develop and deploy technologies that solve some of our customers’ most difficult networking problems.

Position Responsibilities 

• Provide technical leadership and guidance for architecture design and development of highly resilient, dependable technology platforms including computing, networking, communications, storage, integration, and security
• Build specifications to support integration with current premise infrastructure and cloud providers to include SD-WAN suites
• Develop and present logical and physical designs for all Cloud based solutions
• Design, conduct and document technical demonstrations, including customer events and exercises
• Incorporate Cybersecurity best practices that align to Risk Management Framework (RMF) initiatives
• Deploy Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) suites and capabilities in cloud-connected and disconnected networks
• Utilize containerization tools (Docker and Kubernetes) for edge compute applications
• Interact with all stakeholders to establish business requirements, assess technical capabilities and analyze findings to translate into technology solutions
• Develop long-term customer relationships with clients through managing and interpreting their requirements
• Design technical solutions to meet prospect's business, technical, and/or financial goals
• Support and respond, in an effective and timely manner, on RFI / RFPs
• Partner with the Sales team to develop requirements documents, presentations, proposals, and ROI models, and coordinate with a team of support specialists, consultants, or project managers to execute sales objectives or to ensure that all pre-sales customer requirements are documented and transitioned
• Work closely with Product Managers and Engineering by providing feedback from information gathered during pre-sales projects
• Contribute to Sales Engineering effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-term issues: provide information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommend options and courses of action; implement directives

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related engineering, computer science, or information technology
• Current CCNP Networking certification or similar networking certification
• 5+ years of experience in most of these areas: Overlay Network Design and Deployment, VPN Technologies, Fault Tolerant Network Design, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cisco CSR, VXLAN, DMVPN, VPLS, SD-WAN
• 2+ years of experience in technical support and/or field engineering
• Strong familiarity with DoD networks and the HW and SW used
• Experience in IL2-IL6 network cybersecurity controls
• Network design using In Line Encryptors and Cross Domain Solutions
• Knowledge with NSA Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) program
• Must have the ability to obtain a United States security clearance
• Work in the Persistent Systems Ft. Collins, CO office

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in computer/network/system engineering, computer science or cybersecurity
• Experience with wireless concepts such as MANET, Mesh, Ad-hoc, protocols and web architecture, with an understanding of hardware and software concepts
• DoD Information Operations and Cyber Security experience
• Prior USAF program experience in the JADC2 or Base Defense areas
• Technical Subject Matter Expert in communications or Networking

Total compensation for this role can vary from $120,000 to $170,000 a year based on the selected individual's education and experience. Eligible for sales incentive compensation plan.  Persistent Systems, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan with company match; fitness membership reimbursement; tuition assistance; mental health benefits; and veterinary benefits. 

Persistent Systems is a growing business that develops Mobile Ad hoc Networking (MANET) wireless radio systems for US Government and commercial applications. The radios are typically worn on the person, mounted to manned vehicles, integrated into autonomous unmanned vehicles, or installed at fixed sites. The systems provide on-the-move data, voice, video, and situational awareness capability. Located in the heart of New York City, Persistent Systems is an exciting company that is passionate about delivering cutting edge products.