Presales Solutions Engineer
At a glance
Mid-level Solutions & Sales Engineering role at Vodafone. Athens.
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What you'll do
- Design Security and Connectivity proposals covering Next Generation Firewall, SASE, SD-WAN, and SD-LAN around customer needs
- Visit customers, lead technical conversations, and turn feedback into solution designs and technical presentations
- Coordinate Vodafone subcontractors so the agreed technical approach arrives on schedule
- Own customer RFP participation while managing input from technical teams, partners, and vendors
- Track new Security and Connectivity developments and teach internal teams about relevant products or solutions
What you bring
- At least three years in business customer engineering, Security, or Connectivity Presales
- A university qualification in IT or Telecom plus multiple certifications from the listed vendor technologies
- Strong Greek and English communication, with the ability to explain technical proposals in commercial terms
- Experience handling large technology projects and matching customer IT operations with transformation and security solutions
Who this fits
This role suits a mid-level presales engineer who can move between customer discussions, technical design, RFP ownership, and subcontractor coordination. You’ll work with customers in Athens and need excellent written and spoken Greek and English. The position offers a hybrid setup combining remote and office work, including an option to work from abroad.
From the employer
Join Us
At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.
What you’ll do
The job holder will be responsible for designing Security and Connectivity solutions such as Next Generation Firewall, SASE, SD-WAN, and SD-LAN, aligning them with customers’ requirements. Additionally, they will describe and present these solutions' design and deployment plans. Will work closely with a wide network of partners, manage key accounts and vendors, and propose solutions.
• Design and propose state-of-the-art solutions for Security, SASE, SD-WAN, and SD-LAN that best address customer needs.
• Perform customer visits, lead the technical discussion, prepare the solution design and technical presentations, in collaboration with other technical teams, and direct feedback from the customer.
• Manage and coordinate Vodafone’s sub-contractors to bring the appropriate technical solution on time.
• Participation and ownership of Customer’s RFPs.
• It is important to keep up with the latest Security and Connectivity technology trends to be able to introduce and train internally about new products or solutions accordingly.
Who you are
• The candidate for this position must have at least 3 years of relevant experience in business customer engineering, Security, or Connectivity Presales. Additionally, should have a university degree in IT or Telecom and more than one certification on the following Vendors Cisco or Huawei (CCNP level preferred), Fortinet (Professional or higher), Vmware (VMware SD-WAN Foundations), Checkpoint (CCSA or higher), HPE Aruba certifications or any other relevant certification. A Master’s degree will be considered as a plus.
• Inspired to effectively communicate in technical and commercial terms and explain the benefits of technology proposals with excellent command of written and spoken Greek and English language.
• Proficient in effectively managing large-scale projects utilizing cutting-edge technology.
• Passion for continuous learning of new Security and Connectivity technologies and staying up to date with technological trends.
• Ability to understand the customer's IT operation model and in collaboration with Security and Connectivity products to propose transformation and security solutions.
Not a perfect fit?
Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.
What's in it for you
- Award-winning work environment -certified #1 Top Employer in Greece
- Competitive pay, bonus & remuneration package
- Private Health & Medical Insurance
- Hybrid way of working: a blend of remote and office-based working, including the option to work from abroad
- Unlimited connectivity with our mobile, landline and Vodafone TV services – Experience first what our customers love
- Unlimited access to learning resources and trainings
- Vodafone Parental Leave: 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave to all employees regardless of gender, sexual orientation or length of service
- Remote work equipment to help you create a comfortable, ergonomic workspace at home
- Spirit of Vodafone days: dedicated time to pause, develop new skills and connect with our teams, values and services
- Extra days off: Vodafone Day, Family Day, Volunteering Day
- Office amenities (subject to the office location): such as restaurant, beauty corner, gym and parking
- Special employee offers and discounts
#Vodafonespirit #Togetherwecan
Who we are
We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.
Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.
Together we can.
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