at Fortinet in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
We are looking for a Pre-Sales Systems Engineer to work closely with our SMB sales teams. The Pre-Sales Systems Engineer's main mission is to support the sales organization in all technical matters related to pre-sales, opportunity management, and customer success.
As a Systems Engineer, you will enable sales engagements into a set of new and existing accounts. You will play a pivotal role to discover and assess IT business goals and challenges. You will develop solutions based on those requirements using the Fortinet product and service portfolio. You will provide compelling and accurate presentations of those solutions to the customers or Fortinet partners.
Responsibilities
Assess customer project requirements
Align client needs with appropriate Fortinet solutions
Partner with internal peers to pursue sales opportunities
Supply Networking/Security guidance in the pre-sale's engagements
Cross team collaboration
Continuous self-improvement and learning to keep technical leadership of applicable technologies (data center, SDN (Software Defined Networking), public cloud, security, networking, etc.)
Ensure ongoing customer success, support, and growth
Requirements
1-year relevant pre/post-sales experience and bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field subject
OR
3 years' experience in a related field
The Inside Systems Engineer is required to customarily and regularly work outside of their office or home office engaged in selling, including travel as needed to make a sale.
A strong proficiency in:
Cybersecurity fundamentals, including common cybersecurity issues, threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities
Principles of cyber threat management and incident response
Networking fundamentals including the OSI model and specifics of common network protocols
Critical thinking
Professional communication and presentation
General knowledge of at least 2 of the following:
Network Operations
Breach Detection and Prevention
Security Operations
DevOps
Wired and wireless Access
Identity and Access Management
Public and private cloud
Web content and security acceleration
EEOC / AAPAccommodation: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Fortinet, Inc at (408) 235-7700 of accommodations@fortinet.com for assistance.EEO: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
