Cloud Solutions Systems Engineer

Fortinet • Chicago, IL

91d

About The Position

Fortinet is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cloud Specialist Systems Engineer (SSE) to be a key driver in the adoption of our cutting-edge cloud security solutions (including Next-Generation Firewall, Application Security, Web Application Firewall, Secure Access Service Edge, and more) across major public cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), within the region. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Customers, Account Managers, Solutions Engineers, Territory Leaders, and Cloud Consulting Architects to design and deliver well-architected cloud security solutions that address critical business needs.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in the design and implementation of Public Cloud services on AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.
• Experience in network security concepts and technologies, including VPN, Proxies, Authentication mechanisms (e.g., SAML, OAuth), and Firewall principles.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and orchestration tools, such as Terraform, Ansible, AWS CloudFormation, and Azure Resource Manager (ARM).
• Proven presentation and public speaking skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences of varying sizes and technical backgrounds.
• General understanding of cloud marketplace dynamics and private offers within public cloud platforms is a plus.
• Experience with containerization technologies including Kubernetes and Docker, and their security implications in cloud environments.
• Awareness and practical understanding of APIs and applications in cloud environments
• Scripting experience with a major language such as Python, nice to have
• Understanding of database services such as DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, etc., nice to have
• Ability to use data structures such as yaml, XML, JSON, nice to have
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and drive tasks to completion.
• Experience with effective evaluation process and closure (will be a plus)
• Technical experience and understanding of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platforms and their components (e.g., SWG, CASB, ZTNA) is a significant plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required for customer engagements, internal meetings and cloud marketing events.

Nice To Haves

• Scripting experience with a major language such as Python
• Understanding of database services such as DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, etc.
• Ability to use data structures such as yaml, XML, JSON
• Experience with effective evaluation process and closure
• Technical experience and understanding of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platforms and their components (e.g., SWG, CASB, ZTNA)

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on Public Cloud matters to regional sellers and customers
• Use and demonstrate automation services for cloud service provisioning
• Translate business requirements into technical requirements
• Design complex cloud networking architectures satisfying CSP best practices
• Conduct proof of concepts
• Lead customer-facing presentations
• Lead training activities for internal partners and customers
• Stay up-to-date on the latest cloud security threats, trends, and Fortinet product updates relevant to public cloud environments

Benefits

• 401k
• health_insurance
• dental_insurance
• vision_insurance
• flexible_scheduling
• professional_development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees