Fortinet

Regional Sales Engineer

Fortinet$190K — $240K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Boston, MA
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-6 years in pre-sales or sales engineering roles within cybersecurity, networking, or cloud environments.
  • Strong knowledge of networking and core security protocols.
  • Proficient in designing solutions for Endpoint Security, SecOps, Zero Trust, Cloud Security, and IAM.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills for technical and executive audiences.
  • Track record of aligning technical solutions with enterprise-level business priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with sales to assess opportunities and align technical solutions with customer goals.
  • Lead discovery workshops to identify requirements in complex environments.
  • Design and present secure architectures integrating various cybersecurity components.
  • Deliver compelling presentations to technical and executive audiences.
  • Serve as the technical expert in the sales process for named accounts.
  • Advise clients on cybersecurity strategies like Zero Trust and SecOps modernization.
  • Maintain long-term relationships with C-level executives to ensure ongoing alignment of needs.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
  • Involvement in cutting-edge cybersecurity transformation initiatives.
  • Ability to build strategic relationships with high-profile clients.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking aRegional Sales Engineerto partner with Named Account Managers in our mid-market territory. This role is designed for a technically strong but strategically minded individual who thrives in customer-facing engagements. The candidate will act as atrusted advisor, guidingorganizationsthrough cybersecurity transformation initiatives that span SecOps, Zero Trust, cloud, endpoint and network security.

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 incomplex environments.

  • Design and present secure architectures that incorporate networking, cloud, and SecOps components.

  • Deliver impactful presentations and demos to bothtechnical stakeholders and executive decision-makers (CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, and business leaders).

Customer Engagement & Strategy

  • Serve as the primary technical expert in sales cycles, guidingnamed accountsthrough evaluation and decision processes.

  • Advise on cybersecurity strategies such as Zero Trust, SASE, cloud security, and SecOps modernization.

  • Build and maintainlong-term trusted relationships with C-level executives and senior technical leadership, positioning yourself as a strategic advisor.

  • Translate technical concepts into business value discussions tailored for executive-level conversations.

Post-Sales Partnership

  • Support smooth deployment transitions by working closely with professional services, technical support, and customer success teams.

  • Provide roadmap guidance, operational reviews, and strategic check-ins to reinforce customer value realization.

  • Continue as atrusted advisor to enterprise leadership, ensuring ongoing alignment of their evolving needs with solution capabilities.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 3 6 year experience in pre-sales or sales engineering roles inmulti-location cybersecurity, networking, or cloud environments.

  • Strong understanding ofnetworking (Firewall, Network Segmentation, LAN/WAN, Wireless, routing, switching, VPNs, TCP/IP)andcore security protocols (IPSec, TLS/SSL, PKI, SAML, OAuth, RADIUS, etc.).

  • Ability to articulate and design solutions across:

    • Endpoint Security (EDR, DLP)

    • 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)

  • Excellentpresentation, communication, and storytelling skills capable of engaging both deeply technical audiences andexecutive decision-makers.

  • Proven track record of leading architectural discussions and aligning technical solutions withbusiness priorities at the enterprise level.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelors 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 inconsulting or advisory roles for medium enterprise customers, especially in CISO/CIO-level conversations.

  • Familiarity with compliance and security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2).

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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