Senior Systems Engineer — Qatar

About the company

Veeam focuses on data and AI trust, helping businesses make their data and AI easier to understand, better protected, and more resilient so they can scale safe AI with confidence. As a leader in data resilience and data security posture management, the company works at the intersection of identity, data, security, and AI-related risk. With its headquarters in Seattle and a presence in more than 30 countries, Veeam supports over 550,000 customers around the world and enables them to keep operations running.

This role is part of a team that works closely with sales and customer stakeholders to support technical evaluations, drive business growth, and deliver product expertise across customer environments.

What you will do

• Partner with the sales team to win new business and grow relationships with existing end users, cloud providers, and hosting partners.
• Deliver product demonstrations both online and in person, while also supporting training and enablement sessions and taking part in joint customer meetings.
• Provide pre-sales guidance and hands-on assistance to customers evaluating Veeam solutions.
• Develop and nurture strong working relationships with customers and strategic partners alongside sales colleagues.
• Take part in Veeam marketing activities and events.
• Run product proof-of-concept engagements for prospects and customers.
• Prepare bills of materials, as well as responses for RFPs and RFQs based on customer requirements.
• Introduce new technologies and conduct training for both internal teams and customers.
• Independently spot, assess, and qualify business opportunities.
• Perform technical compliance reviews and competitive product analysis within the solution set.
• Bring practical experience working with hypervisors and cloud environments.
• Coordinate pre-sales work with customers together with Veeam solution architects, system integrators, and professional services teams.

Candidate profile

• You should be comfortable discussing business topics with stakeholders at different levels, including C-level executives.
• At least 5 years of experience as a system engineer is required.
• You can advise customers on future business direction while maintaining a strong customer experience on assigned accounts.
• You have strong written and spoken communication skills in both English and Arabic.
• You are comfortable presenting to audiences in both remote and face-to-face settings.
• This position involves around 50% travel.
• You are proactive, quick to learn new technologies, and able to work independently.
• You can meet clients, gather requirements, and understand existing infrastructure in detail.
• You have working knowledge of VMware, Nutanix AHV, Red Hat, and Microsoft virtualization technologies in large-scale environments.
• You are familiar with Microsoft Azure and AWS and can position cloud technologies effectively.

Preferred knowledge

• VMCE certification is an advantage, and the company supports employees in earning VMCE and VMCA after joining.
• Experience with Kubernetes platforms is considered beneficial.
• Knowledge of databases such as Oracle, SQL, DB2, and SAP is a plus.
• Understanding of privacy, data protection, and security standards such as GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, PDPL, NDMO, NCA, and SAMA is helpful.
• Familiarity with data security frameworks, including DSPM, is also an advantage.

What we offer

• A modern and energetic workplace.
• Opportunities to grow professionally and move up within the organization.
• Competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
• Flexible working hours with a home-office or hybrid arrangement.
• Veeam Care Days, providing an additional 24 hours for volunteering.

Additional information

Veeam Software is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. All information shared during recruitment is treated as confidential.

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