Location: Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
Role Overview:
Join Fortinet, a cybersecurity pioneer with over two decades of excellence, as we continue to shape the future of cybersecurity and redefine the intersection of networking and security. At Fortinet, our mission is to safeguard people, devices, and data everywhere. We are currently seeking a dynamic Cybersecurity Support Engineer to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business.
As a Cybersecurity Support Engineer, you will:
- Provide direct technical support via the phone, chat and web based systems to our customers and partners though-out the APAC Region.
- Troubleshoot Fortinet’s Secure Access Service Edge product, FortiSASE.
- Perform collection, analysis and change recommendations of configuration information.
- Perform collection and analysis of customer system information.
- Recommend corrective actions based on analysis.
- Provide Customer education where needed due to gaps in networking, product knowledge etc.
- Provide consultation of technical documentation, bulletins, and release notes for known problems.
- Perform reproduction of customer environments on lab equipment; work to isolate and solve problems; recommend potential new solutions.
- Follow up on technical cases including proper escalation and management of the case until case closure.
- Manage customer communications and expectations until the closure of each case, conduct and lead customer management meetings regarding escalation.
We Are Looking For:
An insightful and influential collaborator to join our team. We encourage you to apply for this position if you have the following qualities:
- Deep understanding of OSI model, routing and switching in L2/L3
- Strong understanding of BGP, IPsec/ADVPN, SDWAN
- Strong Understanding of Authentication protocols - LDAP, SAML, RADIUS, OAuth
- Experience with security products - Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Antimalware
- Deep working knowledge of operating systems - Windows, Mac, Linux
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Previous call center experience. Supporting data networking products and/or security products is desirable
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Candidate with 3+ years of experience in a technical support or system administration role in a networking/security company or equivalent education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
- Advanced knowledge of English (written and spoken) other languages are an advantage
Why Join Us:
At Fortinet, we embrace diversity and inclusivity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and identities. Explore our welcoming work environment designed for a rewarding career journey with an attractive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000+ customers around the globe.
We will only notify shortlisted candidates.
Fortinet will not entertain any unsolicited resumes, please refrain from sending them to any Fortinet employees or Fortinet email aliases. Should any Agency submit any resumes to Fortinet, these resumes if considered, will be assumed to have been given by the Agency free of any related fees/charges.
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About UsFortinet makes possible a digital world that we can always trust through its mission to protect people, devices, and data everywhere. This is why the world’s largest enterprises, service providers, and government organizations choose Fortinet to securely accelerate their digital journey. The Fortinet Security Fabric platform delivers broad, integrated, and automated protections across the entire digital attack surface, securing critical devices, data, applications, and connections from the data center to the cloud to the home office. Ranking #1 in the most security appliances shipped worldwide, more than 615,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses. And the Fortinet NSE Training Institute, an initiative of Fortinet’s Training Advancement Agenda (TAA), provides one of the largest and broadest training programs in the industry to make cyber training and new career opportunities available to everyone.Skills Required
- Deep understanding of OSI model, L2/L3 routing and switching
- Strong understanding of BGP, IPsec/ADVPN, SDWAN
- Strong understanding of authentication protocols (LDAP, SAML, RADIUS, OAuth)
- Experience with security products (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Antimalware)
- Deep working knowledge of operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Experience troubleshooting Fortinet products / FortiSASE
- Previous call center or technical support experience (supporting networking/security products is desirable)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- 3+ years technical support or system administration experience in networking/security or equivalent education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Advanced English (written and spoken); additional languages are an advantage
Fortinet Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fortinet and has not been reviewed or approved by Fortinet.
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Affordable Benefits — Medical coverage includes a no-premium HDHP option with HSA funding alongside PPO/HMO choices, reducing employee costs at enrollment. Eligibility starts on the date of hire and includes company-paid life and disability coverage.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Mental-health access through Modern Health and an EAP offers therapy, coaching, and counseling resources. Lifestyle extras such as legal assistance, commuter benefits, pet-insurance discounts, and subsidized meals and snacks enhance everyday support.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Compensation packages include annual bonuses, sales commissions, and stock awards. Earnings potential can be strong in sales when quotas are realistic and attainment is high.
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