Job ID | 2023-4548 | Name Linked | Office: Columbia | Country | United States | City | Columbia | Posting Location : State/Province | MD |
DataDirect Networks (DDN.com) is a leading global provider of data storage and data management solutions at scale. We accelerate AI and High Performance Computing workflows and applications in data centers, private and public clouds, and at the edge. Thanks to our technology, over 11,000 customers realize significant efficiencies in their GPU and CPU compute farms, substantially reducing their data center power consumption and footprint. Utilizing highly optimized flash technology and AI-enabled software, our products power some of the largest and most demanding customers in the world in fields such as autonomous driving, AI chatbots, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, energy, government, public sector, and research institutions, as well as generative AI and data analytics applications.
We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer (SE) to perform pre-sales activities for the DDN Federal team. The ideal candidate will have great presentation skills, knowledge of the storage industry and the overall HCP/AI ecosystem. This position provides technical support to Sales Reps. And will build and maintain relationships with our Federal customers. The candidate will design solutions and proposals to meet customer-defined specifications, help customers define solution specifications, provide POC and Benchmark support. The candidate will provide written reports to management on status and issues within the Federal sector. The role includes providing installation and training to customers on DDN solutions when required. The candidate should have the ability to travel approximately 20-30%. Additional responsibilities include mentoring junior SEs, designing services and product offerings to support the building DDN's Services. This hire performs Pre-Sales work supporting team as well as Professional Service work when required.
Responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:
Qualifications for this role are:
Active Security clearance (TS/SCI), or ability to obtain one is required.
DDN has a very strong orientation towards these 4 characteristics and any successful employee will demonstrate these capabilities:
Self-Starter - Takes independent action to identify and solve problems. Seeks out relevant information needed to make decisions. Gets involved with new initiatives.
Success/Achievement Orientation - Delivers quality results consistently. Targets, achieves (or exceeds) measurable results. Sets challenging goals, focuses on critical priorities, and is accountable.
Problem Solving - Recognizes problems and responds with a systematic assessment that identifies and addresses cause of issue. Practical, realistic, and resourceful.
Innovative - Builds and improves key business processes that enhance the effectiveness of DDN. Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, and solves problems creatively.
DataDirect Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.