Fortinet

Sales Engineer, Enterprise Named

Reposted 2 Months Ago

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Hiring Remotely in Atlanta, GA, USA

In-Office or Remote

Senior level

Security • Software • Cybersecurity

The Role

Support sales as the technical lead: qualify leads, run demos, answer technical questions, present networking/security solutions, provide post-sales technical contact and training, coordinate with support/engineering, and travel within the 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 Named Enterprise, Sales Engineer to be a part of enabling the success of our rapidly growing business.

As a Named 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 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

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
Willingness to travel throughout the territory

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 in the form of stock awards and RSUs is highlighted as a meaningful part of total compensation and one of the package’s strongest advantages. Recognition programs may include stock, further emphasizing equity’s role in rewards.
Strong & Reliable Incentives — Performance bonuses and incentives are presented as key components of total rewards, with some roles achieving strong total compensation through these elements. Incentive opportunities are described as a major strength when included in an offer.
Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan, often with matching contributions, and broader retirement and savings programs contribute to solid financial security. These elements are positioned as competitive features of the package.