[Hiring] Presales Security Expert- Inside Territory Account Manager @Fortinet

Role Description

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. We are currently seeking a dynamic Presales Security Expert - Inside Territory Account Manager to be a part of enabling the success of our rapidly growing business.

• Pre-sales - assist in qualifying sales leads from a technical standpoint.
• Sales calls - be the main technical resource on sales calls and answer/educate the customer on issues ranging from features, specifications and functionality to integration.
• Conversant with networking applications and solutions.
• Experience with virtualization, NFV and emerging SDN technologies.
• Post-sales - be the lead technical contact for identified accounts for technical issues and will work closely with the technical support team and engineering to answer, elevate and resolve customers' technical issues.
• Provide assistance to identified customers with post-sales training.
• Regularly interface, provide presales support and assist in training Fortinet Channel partners in your region.
• Presenting at events, seminars, customer and partner meetings.
• Flexible to travel. Travel will primarily be within the SEs designated region, but may also include occasional travel to other regions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in technical/pre-sales support as a pre-sales or security expert.
• Experience in LAN/WAN/Internet services administration.
• Ability to design network and security solutions, effectively utilize Visio, ability to create BOMs (Bill of Materials).
• Knowledge of the following technologies: Routing, Switching, VPN, LAN, WAN, Network Security, Stateful Firewalling, NGFW, Firewall policies, Identity based policies, NAT, IPS, AntiMalware, Botnet, Application Control, DDoS, Web Filtering, SDN.
• Understanding in the following technologies and protocols: TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, supernetting and subnetting, DNS, HTTP, SMTP, RADIUS, LDAP, Active Directory, PKI, IKE, Certificates, L2TP, SSL Decryption, SSL VPN, IPSEC, 802.1Q, VLANs, LACP, MD5, SSH, SSL, SHA1, SHA512, 3DES, AES.
• Strong technical troubleshooting skills desired.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong communication and writing skills. Previous experience on responding to RFPs is beneficial.
• White board skills are beneficial.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package starting on your first day of hire.
• 100% company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Spending Account and a Personal Spending Account for flexibility.
• Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offering access to various services like counseling, legal advice, and mental health resources.
• Critical illness, disability, and life insurance.
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a company match.
• Competitive Paid Time Off and flexible leave policies, including paid health days.
• All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program.
• Bonus eligibility is reviewed at time of hire and annually at the Company’s discretion.