Fortinet

Enterprise Sales Engineer

Reposted 2 Months Ago

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Hiring Remotely in Cleveland, OH, USA

In-Office or Remote

Senior level

Security • Software • Cybersecurity

The Role

Act as the technical lead for pre-sales and post-sales activities: qualify leads, support sales calls and demos, explain product features and integrations, resolve technical issues with support/engineering, provide customer training, and travel across the assigned territory.

Summary Generated by Built In

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 Enterprise, Sales Engineer to be a part of enabling the success of our rapidly growing business.

As an Enterprise Sales Engineer, you will:

Pre-sales: Assist in qualifying sales leads from a technical standpoint, understanding customer requirements, and providing relevant technical information
Sales calls: Serve as the primary technical resource during sales calls, addressing customer inquiries, educating them about features, specifications, and functionality, as well as integration possibilities
Demonstrate proficiency in networking applications and solutions, highlighting the value proposition of Fortinet products and services
Post-sales: Act as the main technical contact for assigned accounts, actively engaging with the technical support team and engineering to promptly address and resolve customer's technical issues
Provide post-sales training and ongoing assistance to customers, ensuring they can effectively utilize Fortinet solutions
Travel throughout the territory to support the needs of the business.

Who 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:

5 – 8 year’s experience in technical/pre-sales support as a sales or systems engineer
5 – 7 year’s experience in LAN/WAN/Internet services administration, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of networking technologies
Strong knowledge of RADIUS, PKI, IKE, Certificates, L2TP, IPSEC, FIREWALL, 802.1Q, MD5, SSH, SSL, SHA1, DES, 3DES technologies and protocols
Experienced sales professional with a deep understanding of the technology business sector
Familiarity with encryption and authentication technologies
Strong presentation skills, enabling effective communication with diverse audiences

Why Join Us:

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. We offer a supportive work environment and a competitive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being.

Embark on a challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding career journey with Fortinet. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000+ customers around the globe.

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

5-8 years experience in technical/pre-sales support as a sales or systems engineer
5-7 years experience in LAN/WAN/Internet services administration
Strong knowledge of RADIUS, PKI, IKE, Certificates, L2TP, IPSEC, FIREWALL, 802.1Q, MD5, SSH, SSL, SHA1, DES, 3DES
Experienced sales professional with deep understanding of the technology business sector
Familiarity with encryption and authentication technologies
Strong presentation skills

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.

Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity awards for eligible roles vest quarterly over four years, with 70% vesting in the first two years and no one-year cliff. This front-loaded structure can provide meaningful near-term value and may be complemented by recognition or refresh stock awards.
Retirement Support — Global retirement and savings programs are offered, with plan details varying by region. This indicates structured support for long-term financial wellbeing across countries.
Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — The package includes health and welfare coverage, paid time off, and wellness programs as part of a broader Total Rewards approach. Coverage is positioned to support health, financial wellbeing, and major life events.