[Remote] Senior Pre-Sales Systems Engineer, FSI (Washington DC)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pure Storage is fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry, and they are seeking a Senior Pre-Sales Systems Engineer to drive mission success for Federal agencies. The role involves architecting modern, secure data infrastructure solutions and collaborating with Federal Systems Integrators to secure high-value government contracts.


Responsibilities

  • Own the technical solutioning and architecture design for major Federal program RFPs/RFIs, translating FSI technical requirements into high-value proposals built on the Everpure™ Platform and Everpure//E™ Family to secure multi-million dollar federal contract wins
  • Deliver compelling technical deep-dives, custom proofs-of-concept (PoCs), and demonstrations of FlashArray, FlashBlade, and Portworx® by Everpure™ to federal civilian and defense agency decision-makers, validating operational capabilities under rigorous simulation scenarios
  • Educate, train, and certify FSI partner engineers and architects on Everpure’s modern data management portfolio, establishing a network of active advocates who proactively write Everpure technology into their standard reference architectures
  • Partner with Federal Account Executives to drive key pre-sales metrics, co-authoring tactical account plans that systematically identify, qualify, and expand Everpure’s footprint within assigned FSI program portfolios

Skills

  • Deep, practical knowledge of the FSI ecosystem, including the Federal procurement lifecycle, FAR regulations, and the technical pathways required to write proprietary solutions into major agency programs of record
  • Strong technical proficiency in designing, troubleshooting, and presenting enterprise-grade data storage, disaster recovery, and hybrid-cloud architectures, with hands-on experience in Kubernetes environments (ideally utilizing Portworx® by Everpure™) and high-performance flash media
  • Active U.S. Federal security clearance (or eligibility to obtain one), paired with a solid understanding of federal security standards, compliance regulations (e.g., FIPS, FedRAMP, NIST), and DoD Impact Levels
  • Exceptional communication skills with a proven ability to build immediate technical credibility, align diverse stakeholders from systems engineers to program managers, and translate complex technical benefits into clear mission outcomes

Benefits

  • This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity.
  • Flexible time off
  • Wellness resources
  • Company-sponsored team events

Company Overview

  • Pure Storage is an all-flash enterprise storage company that enables broad deployment of flash in data centers. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is

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