Fortinet

Presales Security Expert-Major Account Manager GSI

Fortinet$120K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Toronto, ON
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of pre-sales experience in security solutions
  • Hands-on experience with architectural administration and solution validation
  • Strong knowledge in secure networking and cloud technologies
  • Excellent presentation, communication, and RFP response skills
  • Experience working with routing, switching, and network security protocols
  • Familiarity with encryption and authentication technologies
  • Bachelor’s degree or relevant equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Design and propose secure platform solutions in pre-sales discussions
  • Conduct architectural assessments in simulated and production environments
  • Develop technical roadmaps for network and security solutions
  • Lead proof of concept evaluations and technical workshops
  • Identify and leverage technical opportunities to enhance sales pipeline
  • Collaborate closely with Account Managers on customer issues
  • Present and communicate effectively at customer and partner events

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a rapidly growing business segment
  • Flexible travel requirements mostly within designated regions
  • Mentorship opportunities within a team of industry experts
  • Collaborative environment fostering teamwork and shared success
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

Presales Security Expert- Major Account Manager GSI to be a part of enabling the success of our rapidly growing business

Presales Security Expert- Major Account Manager GSI, you will:

  • Extensive experience in pre-sales designing and proposing secure platform solutions
  • Hands on experience in architectural administration, proving designs in simulated and production environments.
  • Building technical security solutions, proving their viability and providing technological justifications
  • Ability to design complete network, cloud and security solutions providing strong technical Roadmaps
  • Knowledge in the following architectural technologies: Secure Networking, Secure Wireless, Private/Public Cloud, SD WAN, SASE, Zero trust, AI, Automation, Sec Ops, Operational Technology, Forensics & IR response
  • Strong presentation and white boarding skills
  • Strong communication and written skills, including responding to technical RFPs.
  • Proactively identify technical opportunities within the field to increase pipeline growth and team prosperity
  • Leading proof of concept valuations, technical workshops and events
  • Become a passionate industry leader that can articulate a compelling vision
  • Model a high standard of performance, professionalism, and integrity in all interactions
  • Facilitate effective communication and teamwork across departments or teams
  • Previous Vendor or Reseller experience is an asset

We Are Looking For:

  • Pre-sales – Collaborate with your Account Manager to answer/ educate the customer on issues ranging from features, specifications and functionality to integration.
  • Strategizing about future services or capabilities customers may require within your account base.
  • 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
  • Strong 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
  • Experience with encryption and authentication technologies required
  • Support your customer through issue resolution by collaborating with TAC and other technical resources
  • Build technical business relationships with key customers and partners
  • Regularly interface, providing technology enablement in your region.
  • Presenting at events, seminars, customer and partner meetings
  • Working effectively to add value to you and your co-workers, be an asset to everyone on the team
  • Become an industry leader, feed your technical thirst and share your findings with other team members
  • Mentor others with your expertise while collaborating with a team of industry experts
  • Create an environment where all contributions and ideas are valuable, we win together, we lose together!
  • Flexible with travel. Travel will primarily be within the SEs designated region but may also include occasional travel to other regions.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

     

 

About Fortinet

Fortinet is a cybersecurity company that provides network security solutions to businesses, service providers, and government organizations worldwide. The company's products and services include firewalls, VPNs, intrusion prevention systems, endpoint security, and more. Fortinet was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.
Learn more about Fortinet
Size
10,860 employees
Market Cap
$38.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$486.2 million
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+21.2%
Revenue
$2.5 billion
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