Presales Security Expert- GSI

Fortinet; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity company in Montreal is seeking a Presales Channel Security Expert-GSI to support the sales team in developing technical strategies and solutions for partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of security technologies, exceptional communication skills, and will be bilingual in French and English. Join us to shape the future of cybersecurity while enjoying a competitive Total Rewards package.

Benefits

Competitive Total Rewards package

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• High aptitude for security technology, specifically encryption and authentication.
• Previously worked as a pre-sales engineer managing technical aspects.
• Bilingual in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute joint strategy with sales partners.
• Act as primary technical point of contact for partners.
• Maintain accurate CRM records on customer activity.

Skills

Security technology aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Customer relationship building

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

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 dynamicPresales Channel Security Expert-GSI to be a part of enabling the success of our rapidly growing business

We are looking for a PreSales Security Expert to work closely with a sales representative in a defined territory. The PreSales Security Expert's main mission will be to support the sales organization on developing technical strategies, offerings and all technical matters regarding pre-sales, sales calls, customer POC's (proof of concepts) and post-sales. This PreSales Channel SE role will be to support our GSI partners such as: IBM, Accenture, TechM, HCL, etc, and one Telco partner.

Presales Channel Security Expert-GSI, you will:

• Develop and execute on joint strategy with your direct sales person which is tied to your partners and Fortinet Goals.
• Have the ability to listen and to understand the technical requirements of the partner, reading between the lines to build a solution which outperforms the competitor offering.
• Be the primary technical point of contact for your partners(s) in close collaboration with your sales partner.
• Collectively work with Fortinet’s teams (account sales/ technical, marketing, specialization overlays) + your partners teams (sales/ technical/ professional services, managed services, etc) to develop “go to market” offerings to address Fortinet and our partners goals.
• Continuously strive to improve knowledge around the Fortinet products and solutions, along with maintaining a deep understanding of the competitive landscape and Fortinet’s ability to provide long lasting protection against the ever-evolving threats.
• Have a strong ability to position Fortinet solutions to the partner, whether this be remotely or in person. This requires strong communication skills and the ability to confidently present through whiteboarding, technical white papers, technical plans, or customer discussions.
• Manage your time effectively when working on multiple deals simultaneously, ensuring a positive customer experience is maintained.
• Maintain accurate activity, contact, and account technical information of all customers and prospects in our CRM (Salesforce).

We Are Looking For:

• Have a high aptitude for security technology, specifically encryption, authentication, with further knowledge of network security, intrusion detection, anti-virus, routing, switching, LAN and WAN being desirable. The CISSP accreditation would also be beneficial.
• Are currently or have previously worked in a pre-sales engineer role, managing end to end technical aspects of deals, through to technical closure.
• Can demonstrate your problem solving skills and how this has impacted key wins within your current organization.
• Understand and can demonstrate your ability to build and maintain customer relationships, including your ability to effectively communicate technically to a range of both external and internal stakeholders.
• Have a strong understanding ofRADIUS, PKI, IKE, Certificates, L2TP, IPSEC, FIREWALL, 802.1Q, MD5, SSH, SSL, SHA1, DES, 3DES

Optional but not required:

• Experience in specialized areas such as public or private cloud
• Experience in building managed service offerings

Education:

• Collage, Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Bilingual French and English

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 660,000+ customers around the globe.