Fortinet

Sales Engineer , Enterprise

Fortinet$100K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Phoenix, AZ
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5–8 years in pre-sales or systems engineering roles within enterprise cybersecurity, networking, or cloud environments.
  • Strong understanding of networking principles (LAN/WAN, VPNs) and core security protocols (IPSec, TLS/SSL, etc.).
  • Ability to design solutions focusing on SecOps, Zero Trust, and cloud security architectures.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills for diverse audiences, including technical and executive.
  • Proven experience aligning technical solutions with enterprise-level business priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with sales to define solution strategies tailored to customer business outcomes.
  • Lead workshops and assessments to identify requirements in complex enterprise environments.
  • Design and present secure architectures incorporating various security components.
  • Deliver engaging presentations and demos to technical and executive stakeholders.
  • Serve as the primary technical expert advising enterprise accounts during evaluation processes.
  • Build long-term, trusted relationships with C-level executives as a strategic advisor.
  • Support post-sales transition and provide ongoing strategic guidance to ensure alignment with evolving needs.

Benefits

  • Collaborative working environment with opportunities for professional growth.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools in cybersecurity.
  • Support for ongoing education and industry certification advancements.
  • Flexible working arrangements, promoting work-life balance.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a Sales Engineer to partner with a Named Account Manager in a defined territory. This role is designed for a technically strong but strategically minded individual who thrives in customer-facing engagements. The Systems Engineer will act as a trusted advisor, guiding large enterprise organizations through cybersecurity transformation initiatives that span SecOps, Zero Trust, cloud, 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 in complex enterprise environments.
  • Design and present secure architectures that incorporate networking, cloud, and SecOps components.
  • Deliver impactful presentations and demos to both technical stakeholders and executive decision-makers (CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, and business leaders).

Customer Engagement & Strategy

  • Serve as the primary technical expert in sales cycles, guiding enterprise accounts through evaluation and decision processes.
  • Advise on cybersecurity strategies such as Zero Trust, SASE, cloud security, and SecOps modernization.
  • Build and maintain long-term trusted relationships with C-level executives and senior 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, support, and customer success teams.
  • Provide roadmap guidance, operational reviews, and strategic check-ins to reinforce customer value realization.
  • Continue as a trusted advisor to enterprise leadership, ensuring ongoing alignment of their evolving needs with solution capabilities.

 

Required Skills & Experience

  • 5–8 years experience in pre-sales or systems engineering roles in enterprise-scale cybersecurity, networking, or cloud environments.
  • Strong understanding of networking (LAN/WAN, routing, switching, VPNs, TCP/IP) and core security protocols (IPSec, TLS/SSL, PKI, SAML, OAuth, RADIUS, etc.).
  • Ability to articulate and design solutions across: 
    • 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)
  • Excellent presentation, communication, and storytelling skills—capable of engaging both deeply technical audiences and executive decision-makers.
  • Proven track record of leading architectural discussions and aligning technical solutions with business priorities at the enterprise level.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s 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 in consulting or advisory roles for large 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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