Location: Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane)
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 Systems Engineer to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business.
You would act as the Systems Engineer for Switching and Wifi.
As a Systems Engineer, you will:
- Play an integral role in providing pre-sales support and technical consultancy to customers.
- Understudy customer requirements, environment and challenges and able to propose/provide security solution design and implementation solutions to clients.
- Effectively carry out presales function in solution offerings (proposal, demo, presentation, etc.).
- Actively participate in preparing tender documents and proposals, RFPs, RFIs and POC demo.
- Provide professional services and training for channels and distributors.
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 with security products such, NGFW, IDS/IPS, AV, IPSec, Content and Application security.
- Administrator knowledge of Linux/Unix and Windows.
- Working knowledge of public cloud environments such as AWS, Azure and GCP.
- Strong understanding of networking technologies such as Routing, Switching, VOIP, etc.
- Working understanding of API based security & compliance standards.
- Experience working with customers, positioning, demonstrating, configuring, network infrastructure security products.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills; ability to analyse difficult problems in complex environments using a systematic approach to quick resolution.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Experience in the enterprise networking security space.
- Strong understanding of vulnerabilities, exploits, malware, ransomware, etc.
- An understanding of a distribution/channel partner go to market strategy.
- Pre-Sales experience preferred.
Why Join Us:
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. We offer a conducive work environment and an attractive 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.
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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Skills Required
- Experience with security products such as NGFW, IDS/IPS, AV, IPSec, content and application security
- Administrator knowledge of Linux/Unix and Windows
- Working knowledge of public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Strong understanding of networking technologies (Routing, Switching, VoIP)
- Working understanding of API-based security and compliance standards
- Experience positioning, demonstrating, configuring network infrastructure security products for customers
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex environments
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Experience in the enterprise networking security space
- Strong understanding of vulnerabilities, exploits, malware and ransomware
- Understanding of distribution/channel partner go-to-market strategy
- Pre-Sales experience
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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