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About The Position

Requirements

• 5–8 years experience in pre-sales or systems engineering roles in enterprise-scale cybersecurity, networking, or cloud environments .
• Strong understanding of networking (LAN/WAN, routing, switching, VPNs, TCP/IP) and core security protocols (IPSec, TLS/SSL, PKI, SAML, OAuth, RADIUS, etc.) .
• Ability to articulate and design solutions across: 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 .

Nice To Haves

• 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 large enterprise customers , especially in CISO/CIO-level conversations.
• Familiarity with compliance and security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2).

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 enterprise 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) .
• Serve as the primary technical expert in sales cycles, guiding enterprise 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 leadership , positioning yourself as a strategic advisor.
• Translate technical concepts into business value discussions tailored for executive-level conversations.
• Support smooth deployment transitions by working closely with professional services, 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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