Named Sales Engineer

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
215K-279K Annually
Senior level
Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Pre-sales technical lead for assigned enterprise accounts: qualify leads, support sales calls, demonstrate networking/security solutions, act as post-sales technical contact, coordinate with support and engineering, and provide customer training.
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 Named Enterprise Sales Engineer, to be a part of enabling the success of our rapidly growing business. 


As a 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

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:

  • Experience in technical/pre-sales support as a sales or systems engineer 
  • 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.

Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time as well as a comprehensive leave program. 

Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, and job level. On target earnings for this position is expected to be $215,400 - $278,700 per year. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program, and this position is also eligible for commissions based on the terms of the Sales Compensation Plan

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

  • Experience in technical/pre-sales support as a sales or systems engineer
  • Experience in LAN/WAN/Internet services administration
  • 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 and communication 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.

  • 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.

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The Company
HQ: Sunnyvale, CA
10,357 Employees
Year Founded: 2000

What We Do

Fortinet develops and sells cybersecurity solutions.

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