Consulting Systems Engineer

Fortinet, Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 223,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a Consulting Security Engineer-LAN Edge to support sales and development initiatives in Canada. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in wireless, switching, and NAC technologies, coupled with exceptional communication skills. Responsibilities include pre-sales support, product development feedback, and educational initiatives. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of $223,000 – $273,000 annually along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and equity programs.

Benefits

100% company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health Spending Account

Personal Spending Account

Employee & Family Assistance Plan

Critical illness, disability, and life insurance

Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Competitive Paid Time Off

Flexible leave policies

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in CAT technologies and pre-sales engagements.
• Proven ability to design and recommend tailored security solutions.
• Experience enabling successful product development feedback loops.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic technical resource for pre-sales engagements.
• Design and recommend tailored security solutions to meet customer needs.
• Provide feedback for product improvements through engineering collaboration.
• Support education initiatives for partners and resellers.
• Monitor VIP projects and ensure communication with sales teams.

Skills

Strong expertise in wireless, switching and NAC technologies

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proven ability to design, implement, and articulate complex security solutions

Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams

Ability to adapt technical presentations to diverse audiences

Highly proactive and driven

Ability to act as technical mentor

English fluency

Fluency in French

Education

BS or equivalent experience

Job description

Join Fortinet, a cybersecurity pioneer with over two decades of excellence, as we continue to shape the future of cybersecurity and redefine the intersection of networking and security. At Fortinet, our mission is to safeguard people, devices, and data everywhere. We are currently seeking a dynamic Consulting Security Engineer-LAN Edge to be a part of enabling the success of our rapidly growing business.

Fortinet is seeking a Consulting Security Expert specializing in wireless, switching and NAC technologies to support sales, marketing, and development initiatives in Canada. Acting as a senior consultant, the CSE collaborates closely with field engineering and account teams to drive impactful engagements across industries. This role combines in-depth technical expertise with exceptional interpersonal skills to deliver solutions tailored to customer needs while shaping Fortinet’s success and future products. We are looking for keen, driven individuals who have a special passion around LAN edge and access technologies.

Consulting Security Engineer-LAN Edge, you will:

• Pre-Sales Support
  • Serve as a strategic technical resource for pre‑sales engagements and key opportunities across Canada.
  • Provide technical guidance to field engineering and sales teams to positively influence customer decisions.
  • Design and recommend tailored security solutions to meet customer needs.
• Collaboration and Product Development
  • Partner with Product Management and Engineering to identify and develop features critical to Fortinet’s success.
  • Provide feedback to Research and Development based on customer and partner insights to drive product improvements.
• Education and Enablement
  • Support educational initiatives, including in‑person and virtual training, to maintain expertise among partners, resellers, and distributors.
  • Develop and refine technical documents and presentations to support field engineering and enhance knowledge‑sharing.
• Project Management
  • Monitor VIP projects, address potential issues promptly, and ensure seamless communication with sales teams for next steps.
• Community Leadership
  • Participate in internal engineering communities and demonstrate technical leadership to drive Fortinet’s growth and innovation.

We Are Looking For:

The ideal candidate exemplifies qualities common to consultants, in addition to domain specific technical knowledge:

• Strong expertise in wireless, switching and NAC technologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and articulate complex security solutions.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams, including engineering, product management, and sales.
• Ability to adapt technical presentations to diverse audiences.
• Highly proactive and driven individuals will be highly favored.
• Ability to act as technical mentor with peers.
• English required, French a definite plus.

Education

• BS or equivalent experience

Why Join Us:

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. We offer a supportive work environment and a competitive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well‑being. Embark on a challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding career journey with Fortinet. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 890,000+ customers around the globe.

The Canada base salary range for this full‑time position is expected to be between $223,000 – $273,000 annually. Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labour market, job type, and job level. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate’s subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, and experience.

Fortinet strives to provide you and your family with a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits eligibility starts on your first day of hire and comprises of 100% company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, including a Health Spending Account and a Personal Spending Account that gives you flexibility to spend where you need it the most. Our Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers you and your family access to various services like counseling, legal advice, mental health resources etc. We also provide critical illness, disability, and life insurance, as well as a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a company match to help you save faster for retirement. We offer competitive Paid Time Off and flexible leave policies, including paid health days, to help you take care of yourself and your family members.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program. Bonus eligibility is reviewed at time of hire and annually at the Company's discretion.