Principal Systems Engineer, Ny
Symantec (New York City, New York)

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Company Overview

Work that matters. Its what we do at Symantec. Symantec is the world leader in providing solutions to help individuals and enterprises assure the security, availability, and integrity of their information. In essence, we protect the free flow of information in a connected world. As the fourth largest independent software company in the world, Symantec has operations in more than 40 countries with 475 out of Fortunes global 500 companies using our solutions.

People look to us to safeguard the integrity of their information, ensuring it is secure and available. Achieving this ambitious goal is only possible through the combined efforts of the innovators and visionaries that Symantec continuously attracts. Symantec draws the very best people with a variety of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and provides them with a work environment where uniqueness is valued and empowered. The creative people we attract help define the spirit of innovation at Symantec.

Department Overview

The Systems Engineering Team partners with various Sales teams (Enterprise, Channel, Public Sector) to architect solutions for current and future customers. The SE team provides scalable solutions for out product offerings.

Responsibilities

As Principal Account Systems Engineer, you will participate in development of multi-year account plans for complex, strategic accounts. Able to act as SE team lead on projects impacting overall organization. Acts as customer's primary point of contact for all technical needs, and proactively develops technical relationships at all levels of the account, including senior executives and product management.

You will deliver product presentations and demonstrations internally and externally on all relevant Symantec solutions. Coordinates with Marketing and Sales to ensure that Symantec initiatives are timely and appropriate for current end user and/or market demand. The Account SE is responsible for partner satisfaction regarding technical aspects of initiatives.

Act as project lead to ensure that partner's specific product requirements are addressed in both current and future product development. Assists sales with building business cases for new opportunities. You will maintain technical knowledge of competitive solutions.

Manages all technical aspects of account in highly complex go-to-market model, leveraging both internal and partner resources.

The Principal Account SE is established as an expert in an OEM/ISP technical function.

Uses professional and technical concepts to contribute to development of company concepts and principles and to achieve objectives in creative and effective ways. Applies advanced principles, theories, and concepts.

Contributes to the development of innovative principles and ideas. Has thorough understanding of technical concepts required for OEM/ISP business model.

Uses knowledge, creativity, and company practices and priorities to obtain solutions to complex problems.

Works on extremely complex accounts where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangible variables.

Exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

Qualifications

* Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent.

* 8-12 years experience in systems administration, pre-sales or related field.

* Previous vendor and or pre-sales Systems Engineering experience required.

* Expertise in high availability solutions and/or enterprise technology or software solutions.

* Have the ability to handle project management responsibilities for implementation of company related solutions assigned by the manager.

* Must possess presentation-ready knowledge of several Symantec or competitor solutions and possess expertise in products making up one or more solutions.

* Ability to present a professional appearance and demeanor.

* Ability to relate to a wide range of technical staff and managers in customer environments. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

How To Apply

To be considered for a position, please submit your resume/CV on the Symantec Careers site.(http://www.symantec.com/about/careers/search.jsp)
Symantec staffing professionals will review your qualifications against open positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Symantec Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes diversity.

NOTE: To all recruitment firms: Symantec is not accepting agency/search firm referrals for this posting, or other postings, without prior written permission from Symantec's Staffing organization. Symantec is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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