We are seeking a Regional Sales Engineer to partner with Named Account Managers in our mid-market territory. This role is designed for a technically strong but strategically minded individual who thrives in customer-facing engagements. The candidate will act as a trusted advisor, guiding organizations through cybersecurity transformation initiatives that span SecOps, Zero Trust, cloud, endpoint and network security.
Responsibilities
Partner with sales to qualify opportunities, define solution strategy, and align technical capabilities with customer business outcomes.
Lead discovery sessions, workshops, and security assessments that uncover operational and architectural requirements in complex environments.
Design and present secure architectures that incorporate networking, cloud, and SecOps components.
Deliver impactful presentations and demos to both technical stakeholders and executive decision-makers (CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, and business leaders).
Customer Engagement & Strategy
Serve as the primary technical expert in sales cycles, guiding named accounts through evaluation and decision processes.
Advise on cybersecurity strategies such as Zero Trust, SASE, cloud security, and SecOps modernization.
Build and maintain long-term trusted relationships with C-level executives and senior technical leadership, positioning yourself as a strategic advisor.
Translate technical concepts into business value discussions tailored for executive-level conversations.
Post-Sales Partnership
Support smooth deployment transitions by working closely with professional services, technical support, and customer success teams.
Provide roadmap guidance, operational reviews, and strategic check-ins to reinforce customer value realization.
Continue as a trusted advisor to enterprise leadership, ensuring ongoing alignment of their evolving needs with solution capabilities.
Required Skills & Experience
3–5 year experience in pre-sales or sales engineering roles in multi-location cybersecurity, networking, or cloud environments.
Strong understanding of networking (Firewall, Network Segmentation, LAN/WAN, Wireless, routing, switching, VPNs, TCP/IP) and core security protocols (IPSec, TLS/SSL, PKI, SAML, OAuth, RADIUS, etc.).
Ability to articulate and design solutions across:
Endpoint Security (EDR, DLP)
SecOps modernization (SIEM, SOAR, XDR)
Zero Trust and SASE architectures
Cloud and hybrid security (IaaS, SaaS, containerized workloads)
Identity and access management (MFA, SSO, PAM)
Excellent presentation, communication, and storytelling skills—capable of engaging both deeply technical audiences and executive decision-makers.
Proven track record of leading architectural discussions and aligning technical solutions with business priorities at the enterprise level.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or vendor-specific credentials (e.g., NSE, CCNP Security, AWS Security Specialty).
Experience in consulting or advisory roles for medium enterprise customers, especially in CISO/CIO-level conversations.
Familiarity with compliance and security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2).
Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to operate at the intersection of cybersecurity strategy, executive engagement, and customer success, influencing large-scale enterprise organizations as they modernize operations and adopt cutting-edge solutions. If you excel at combining technical depth with executive presence, this role will allow you to shape customer outcomes while growing your career in a dynamic security landscape.
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 $200,000 - 240,000 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 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
- 3-5 years of experience in pre-sales or sales engineering roles
- Experience in multi-location cybersecurity, networking, or cloud environments
- Strong understanding of networking, including firewalls, network segmentation, LAN/WAN, wireless, routing, switching, VPNs, and TCP/IP
- Strong understanding of security protocols, including IPSec, TLS/SSL, PKI, SAML, OAuth, and RADIUS
- Ability to design and articulate endpoint security, SecOps, Zero Trust, SASE, cloud security, and identity and access management solutions
- Excellent presentation, communication, and storytelling skills
- Experience engaging technical audiences and executive decision-makers
- Track record of leading architectural discussions and aligning technical solutions with enterprise business priorities
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Industry certification such as CISSP, CCSP, NSE, CCNP Security, or AWS Security Specialty
- Experience in consulting or advisory roles for medium enterprise customers
- Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and SOC 2
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.
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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.
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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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What We Do
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