Senior Manager, Federal Pre-Sales System Engineering (DC / MD / VA)

Everpure purestorage.com Open · verified Sep 21, 2026

Remote Maryland VirginiaWashington Senior Solutions & Sales Engineering

At a glance

Senior Solutions & Sales Engineering role at Everpure. Remote, United States · $171,500–$257,600 base.

SalaryStated by Everpure

$171,500 – $257,600

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

RoleSolutions & Sales Engineering

SenioritySenior

LocationMaryland

WorkplaceRemote

Base pay$171,500–$257,600

PostedSep 14, 2026 · 7d ago

Also hiring inVirginia, Washington

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Lead pre-sales systems engineers serving federal intelligence and defense-industry customers
Build technical sales plans, then guide execution across your assigned territory
Coach the team on storage, distributed architectures, file systems, and competing DAS, NAS, and SAN offerings
Translate government customer requirements into solutions, including RFI and RFP responses when needed
Create operating methods that validate technical demand and improve team support

What you bring

At least eight years managing high-performing sales engineers selling to US Federal and Intelligence accounts
At least ten years supporting storage, networking, or systems solutions for large accounts and data centers
Deep knowledge of US Government IT architecture, including multi-tier client-server and web-based systems
Strong understanding of cloud-native transformation, on-premises and public cloud environments, automation, and containers
An active TS/SCI clearance plus a technical degree or equivalent experience

Who this fits

You’ll suit a senior technical leader who can coach pre-sales engineers while shaping federal account strategy and customer solutions. The role is remote and tied to Virginia, Washington, DC, or Maryland. It requires an active TS/SCI clearance and covers US Government national security and defense-industry customers.

From the employer

Everpure (NYSE: P) has evolved from storage pioneer to data platform, closing fiscal 2026 with $3.7 billion in revenue, its first billion-dollar quarter, and accelerating growth into FY27. Our strategic agenda spans the companies defining the next era of technology - hyperscalers, AI labs, the AI hardware supply chain, data platform providers, and the broader AI ecosystem.

This type of work—work that changes the world—is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us.

Location: Virginia / Washington, DC / Maryland

Must have Active TS/SCI

THE ROLE

Everpure (Formerly Pure Storage) is looking for a dynamic Senior Manager, Systems Engineering to lead and inspire a high-performing team in our Public Sector / Federal organization. In this pivotal role, you’ll guide talented pre-sales Systems Engineers who help the US Government’s National Security Agencies and the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) modernize their data strategies with industry-leading all-flash storage, cloud, and AI-driven data solutions. This is a technical leadership role where both technical acumen and leadership skills are critical for success. If you’re passionate about coaching technical talent, elevating customer outcomes, and shaping the future of data-driven enterprises, this is your opportunity to make a visible impact at one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Demonstrate effective people development in a rapidly evolving technical space
Assist in developing a technical sales strategy and executing against that plan.
Act as an employee advocate who is focused on team and people development, demonstrating high EQ
Have a desire to drive operational excellence; create a team support methodology and validation of technical demand
Lead by example, living the Pure Values: Persistence, Creativity, Teamwork, Ownership, Customer-first
Develop an exhaustive understanding of what drives a customer’s business and what motivates their decision making
Act as a lead technical officer in the territory which you cover
Refine sales strategy and tactics, taking command of technical responsibilities
Delight customers and teammates with your technical leadership and domain expertise on storage products, distributed storage architectures, file systems, and competitive storage offerings in the DAS, NAS and SAN product spaces
Enable team to:

Capture requirements and translate Customer’s business needs into innovative solutions to accelerate their growth and capacity
Author responses to RFI & RFPs when needed
Seek out and spur new opportunities for interoperability, functional, and performance testing/validation
Promote mutual roadmap and planning exchanges

Move with market trends and competitive landscape to promote thought leadership within our organization

WHAT YOU BRING:

8+ years of Management experience leading high performing Sales Engineers selling into the US Federal & Intelligence Accounts,
10+ years experience supporting the sales of storage, networking or systems solutions to a combination of large accounts and data centers
Deep understanding of US Government IT architecture; including design and implementation of multi-tiered client/server and web-based computing solutions
Prior experience in setting team strategy to acquire new prospects and converting them into clients
Knowledge of business impact of current and emerging storage architectures (FC, iSCSI, NAS, OSD, SAN)
Strong knowledge of digital transformation to a Cloud Native architecture, On-Prem, Public Cloud, Provisioning Automation, and Containers
Knowledge of VMWare, Local Area Networking, Ethernet, TCP/IP and general networking
Excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills
BS in CS, EE or other technical degree and/or equivalent experience
Active security clearance required

Salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations, the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations.

This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity.

There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.

The annual base salary range is: $171,500—$257,600 USD

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge, and aspire to be trailblazers.
Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been named Fortune's Best Workplaces in Technology™, Fortune's Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™, and certified as a Great Place to Work®!
Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events. Check out http://benefits.everpuredata.com/ for more information.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:

Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this, contact us at TA-Ops@purestorage.com if you’re invited to an interview.

OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM:

We’re forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isn’t just accepted but embraced. That’s why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person, cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership.

Everpure is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.

Join us and bring your best.

Bring your bold.

Pure and simple.