Fortinet

Regional Sales Engineer

Fortinet$200K — $240K *
US-Anywhere
+ 3 other locationsRemote
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-6 years of experience in pre-sales or sales engineering roles within cybersecurity, networking, or cloud environments.
  • Strong knowledge of networking (Firewall, LAN/WAN, routing, switching) and core security protocols (IPSec, TLS/SSL).
  • Ability to articulate and design across security domains including endpoint security, SecOps modernization, and Zero Trust.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills for engaging technical and executive stakeholders.
  • Proven track record in aligning technical solutions with enterprise business priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with sales to qualify opportunities and define technical solution strategies.
  • Lead discovery sessions and workshops to assess operational and architectural requirements.
  • Design secure architecture incorporating networking, cloud, and SecOps components.
  • Deliver presentations and demos to technical stakeholders and executive decision-makers.
  • Serve as the primary technical expert in sales cycles, guiding named accounts.
  • Advise on Zero Trust, SASE, and cloud security strategies.
  • Maintain long-term relationships with C-level executives, positioning as a strategic advisor.

Benefits

  • Flexible work hours and potential for remote work.
  • Professional development opportunities and support for certifications.
  • Collaborative environment focused on teamwork and innovation.
  • Supportive culture emphasizing work-life balance and employee well-being.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and resources.
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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