Systems Engineer, Los Angeles

Job Description: 

This position is key for the support of the sales and customer acceptance of the LeftHand Networks products.  The ideal candidate will be based in the greater Los Angeles area. The candidate will provide customers, partner companies and our own sales organization with pre-sales technical assistance, installation and technical support.  The candidate will have a strong technical background, in-depth knowledge of industry trends, products and solutions.  The candidate will also have organizational and professional skills to deliver the highest level of response to the customer. 

·  Respond to sales requests for technical assistance

·  Facilitate the installation of Lefthand Networks products at customer sites

·  Develop and execute product demonstrations for potential customers

·  Assist in the technical evaluation of an opportunity

·  Assist sales in the preparation, content and presentation of technical material to the customer

·  Assist the technical support organization and act as a backup as needed

·  Provide consulting and architecture services to customers

·  Provide reporting of customer activities as well as general status and activities

Develop and deliver training sessions to customers, partners, and internal groups, as needed

Experience Requirements:

•  Proven technical knowledge and experience in an enterprise networked systems environment.

•  Demonstrated knowledge of storage products (SAN, NAS, DAS) and Windows 2000/NT 4.0 operating systems;  Solaris and/or Linux, a plus

•  Proven sales engineering and/or consulting experience

•  Exceptional customer communications skills

•  Knowledge of industry products, trends and practices

Educational Requirements:

•  Four year degree or equivalent experience

•  Product specific training related to networked storage products

Other Requirements:

•  Lifting and movement of equipment; must be able to lift 50 lbs.

•  50% Travel