Fortinet

Consulting Systems Engineer

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Mexico, Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City, MEX

In-Office

Senior level

Security • Software • Cybersecurity

The Role

Serve as a senior pre-sales technical lead for international sales: design secure IP networks using Fortinet product lines, lead architecture reviews, mentor SEs, produce technical documentation, coordinate with Product Management and Engineering, integrate SASE/SSE solutions, and travel worldwide to support key engagements.

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Job Duties and responsibilities

Support International sales activities as a strategic and high-level corporate technical resource for vital pre-sales engagements and key opportunities.
Act as subject-matter expert in pre-sales design reviews and serve as authoritative consultant to Field Systems Engineers by providing technical guidance and leadership.
Participate with SE peers to lead the design and architecture of secure IP networks utilizing and leveraging all aspects of Fortinet’s product line to create superior solutions in competitive environments.
Provide training to System Engineers at various events worldwide and mentor SE specialists within Virtual Teams.
Serve as Virtual Team Leaders and act as voice representing the International Sales Organization from a technical perspective at various meetings and committees.
Work closely with Product Management and Engineering to help identify, qualify, and develop features critical to Fortinet’s success.
Write whitepapers, tech notes, and other high-level technical documentation as required.
Interface with Fortinet’s Business and Technology partners within designated technology discipline and distribute that knowledge to the field Systems Engineers.
Travel worldwide on short notice.
Provide status reports in timely manner and ensure communication to the SE Director / VP SE.

Skills & Qualifications

Deep and strong knowledge of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architecture and cloud-delivered security models.
Hands-on experience with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and modern identity-based access controls.
Solid understanding and operational experience with SD-WAN technologies, including application-aware routing, dynamic path selection, and branch connectivity.
Experience integrating security and networking services such as SWG (Secure Web Gateway), CASB, FWaaS, and DLP within a SASE or SSE framework.
Familiarity with Identity and Access Management (IAM) integrations, including SAML, OAuth, OIDC, and MFA with common identity providers (e.g., Azure AD / Entra ID, Okta).
Excellent networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP/OSPF), DNS, NAT, and IPsec/SSL VPN technologies.
Experience securing access to SaaS and cloud applications, including CASB policies, shadow IT visibility, and data protection controls.
Understanding of public cloud networking concepts within AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments.
Experience integrating SASE platforms with security monitoring tools such as SIEM, XDR, or logging platforms.
Familiarity with automation and APIs, with exposure to tools such as Python, Terraform, or Ansible considered a plus.
solid troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across networking, security, and identity-based access environments.
Experience with leading SASE / SSE platforms such as Fortinet, Zscaler, Palo Alto Networks (Prisma Access), Netskope, or Cisco.
Good knowledge and understanding of Public Cloud environments such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (desirable).

About Us

Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations around the world. Fortinet empowers its customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the power to take on ever-increasing performance requirements of the borderless network - today and into the future. Only the Fortinet Security Fabric architecture can deliver security without compromise to address the most critical security challenges, whether in networked, application, cloud or mobile environments. Fortinet ranks number one in the most security appliances shipped worldwide and more than 500,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].

Fortinet is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our company, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, military/veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.

Skills Required

Deep knowledge of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architecture and cloud-delivered security models.
Hands-on experience with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and identity-based access controls.
Operational experience with SD-WAN technologies, including application-aware routing and dynamic path selection.
Experience integrating security and networking services: SWG, CASB, FWaaS, and DLP within SASE/SSE frameworks.
Familiarity with Identity and Access Management integrations (SAML, OAuth, OIDC) and MFA with identity providers (Azure AD/Entra ID, Okta).
Excellent networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP/OSPF), DNS, NAT, IPsec and SSL VPN technologies.
Experience securing access to SaaS and cloud applications, including CASB policies and data protection controls.
Understanding of public cloud networking concepts within AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments.
Experience integrating SASE platforms with security monitoring tools such as SIEM, XDR, or logging platforms.
Experience with leading SASE/SSE platforms (Fortinet, Zscaler, Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access, Netskope, Cisco).
Solid troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across networking, security, and identity-based access environments.
Familiarity with automation and APIs; exposure to Python, Terraform, or Ansible.
Good knowledge and understanding of public cloud environments such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.

Fortinet Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings appear comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, counseling, wellness programs, and HSA/FSA options. Some materials also highlight affordability and multiple plan choices.
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as strong, with PTO and reports of flexible or even unlimited PTO depending on team or manager. These options contribute to a perception of good flexibility.
Parental & Family Support — Support includes maternity and paternity leave alongside childcare/parenting resources and adoption/surrogacy assistance. This indicates robust family-oriented benefits.