Ovation Workplace Services

Location: Chicagoland (Local candidates only)
Experience: 7+ years
Level: Senior / Tier 3+

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Sales Engineer with a strong Tier 3+ technical background and a proven track record of supporting complex sales engagements. This role is ideal for a seasoned infrastructure generalist who can translate technical solutions into business value and serve as a trusted advisor to prospects and customers.

You will work closely with sales, engineering, and leadership teams to design, position, and present solutions across infrastructure, networking, cloud, security, and backup/disaster recovery.

Responsibilities

• Partner with sales teams to support pre-sales and post-sales technical engagements
• Design and present technical solutions tailored to customer requirements
• Lead technical discovery sessions and infrastructure assessments
• Serve as the primary technical authority during sales cycles
• Architect solutions across:
• On-prem and hybrid infrastructure
• Networking and security
• Backup and disaster recovery
• Cloud platforms and services
• Deliver technical presentations, demos, and solution overviews to both technical and executive audiences
• Respond to RFPs, RFIs, and technical questionnaires
• Act as a trusted advisor by clearly articulating risks, tradeoffs, and best practices
• Support proof-of-concept efforts and solution validation
• Collaborate with delivery and engineering teams to ensure smooth handoffs

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems engineering, or related roles
• Demonstrated Tier 3+ technical expertise across multiple disciplines
• Strong working knowledge of:
• Infrastructure and virtualization platforms
• Networking fundamentals and advanced concepts
• Backup and disaster recovery strategies
• Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, and/or M365)
• Security principles and solutions
• Proven track record supporting or driving successful sales engagements
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts in clear, business-focused terms
• Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Local to the Chicagoland area with the ability to meet customers in person

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a Sales Engineer, Solutions Architect, or Pre-Sales role
• Experience in MSP, VAR, or consulting environments
• Relevant certifications (Microsoft, AWS, Cisco, VMware, security-focused certs)

What We’re Looking For

• A technical generalist who can go deep when needed
• A confident, customer-facing professional with strong credibility
• Someone who builds trust quickly with both engineers and executives
• A self-starter with a proven history of delivering results

Pay: $42.00 - $45.00 per hour

Work Location: In person