Systems Engineer - APPSEC

Zoomcar; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock awards

Health and welfare benefits

Job summary

Fortinet is seeking a Systems Engineer for APPSEC in Dubai to lead technical sales activities across enterprise customers. You will manage RFIs, RFPs, and POCs, translate complex security requirements into robust solutions, and act as the main technical contact alongside the sales counterpart.

The role requires strong English communication, presentation skills, and hands-on cloud/on-prem architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP). Dubai-based on-site work with a dynamic, innovative team is offered.

Qualifications

• 8 years of technical pre-sales experience.
• Vendor experience in security field.
• Experience in a global organization preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Web Technology, App Security, Network Security, TCP/IP, Routing, Switching.
• Cloud and on-prem architecture experience (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Responsibilities

• Lead all technical aspects of a sales cycle with Enterprise customers, RFIs, RFPs & RFQs; manage projects and participate in POCs.
• Understand customer requirements and design a solution that outperforms competitors.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for customers and partners with the sales team.

Skills

Technical pre-sales

Vendor experience

Global experience

Web/AppSec knowledge

Cloud + On-prem architecture

DDoS protection

API security

Bot protection

Presentation skills

English communication

Self-motivation

Certifications (CISSP/CISM/Forti NSE4)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Networking or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Systems Engineer - (APPSEC) FortiADC, FortiWeb, FortiAppSec

Location - Dubai (UAE)

As a member of the System Engineering department, you will work closely with the Sales Team to position our portfolio of Solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead all technical aspects of a sales cycle with the Enterprise customers, from the initial RFIs, through to RFPs & RFQs when required. This includes the project management and active participation in POCs in partnership with the relevant teams both internally and within the customer and/or commercial partner.
• Have the ability to listen and to understand the technical requirements of the customer, reading between the lines to build a solution which outperforms the competitor offering.
• Be the primary technical point of contact for the customer(s) and partners in close collaboration with your sales partner.

Required skills

• Technical pre-sales experience (8 years)
• Vendor experience in similar fields
• Experience in a global organization, international is preferred
• Strong understanding of Web Technology, Application Security, Network Security, TCP/IP, Routing, Switching
• Architectural and hands-on experience with both on-prem and cloud infrastructures (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Expert level in at least two of the following areas:
• DDoS: DoS/DDoS detection, analysis and mitigation, Routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), TCP/IP, DNS in-depth, Multi-layer L3-L4-L7 attack vectors, vulnerability analysis, network defense, auditing processes
• ADC: Load Balancing (SLB, LLB, GSLB), OWASP TOP10, Negative/Positive Security model, Signature and Machine Learning based protection, HTTP/2 - HTTP/3, TLS 1.3, API security (OpenAPI, REST, GraphQL), Bot Protection, DoS protection, Threat Analytics
• CASB: Proxy, API, Cloud SaaS (e.g. Office 365, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Box etc). Cloud IaaS management, Compliance reporting, SSPM, DLP, EntraID, Directory Services.
• Strong presentation skills to executives, DMU and technical individual contributors
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
• A self-motivated, independent thinker
• Candidates with hands-on experience with one of the leading vendors are preferred
• CISSP, CISM, Fortinet NSE4, 7 or other equivalent certification is a plus
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in the network security industry.

What you can expect from us

• Excellent training and development opportunities, providing you with all the tools you need to be successful.
• An open working environment, sharing knowledge and information collaboratively and transparently, with respect to everyone's thoughts and opinions.
• The opportunity to be part of an innovative, collaborative and winning team.
• A competitive salary and incentive compensation package, including stock awards, health and welfare benefits.

Why Join Us

At Fortinet, we embrace diversity and inclusivity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and identities. Explore our welcoming work environment designed for a rewarding career journey with an attractive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000+ customers around the globe.