Presales Security Expert Mid-Market

Fortinet, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

RRSP with company match

Paid time off

Health coverage

Job summary

Fortinet, a cybersecurity pioneer, is seeking a Presales Security Expert Mid-Market in Toronto. You will be the main technical resource on sales calls, designing network and security solutions and guiding customers through features and integrations.

The role requires 3–8 years in technical/pre-sales, strong TCP/IP and security knowledge, and ability to travel within the region. Fortinet offers a comprehensive benefits package and a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified in LAN/WAN/Internet services administration.
• Design network and security solutions; create BOMs.
• Strong knowledge of routing, switching, VPN, firewalling, IDS/IPS, SSL VPN, NAT and more.
• Experience with encryption/authentication technologies.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Experience responding to RFPs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Qualify sales leads from a technical standpoint.
• Serve as main technical resource on sales calls; educate customers on features and integrations.
• Interface with Fortinet channels; train partners in region.
• Travel within designated SE region as needed.
• Present at events, seminars, and customer meetings.
• Lead post-sales technical contacts for identified accounts.

Skills

Pre-sales

Networking

Security solutions

TCP/IP

VPN

Firewall

SDN

Presentation skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Visio

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 Security Expert Mid-Market to be a part of enabling the success of our rapidly growing business

Presales Security Expert Mid-Market, you will:

• Pre-sales - assist in qualifying sales leads from a technical standpoint.
• Sales calls - be the main technical resource on sales calls and answer/ educate the customer on issues ranging from features, specifications and functionality to integration.
• Conversant with networking applications and solutions.
• Experience with virtualization, NFV and emerging SDN technologies
• Post-sales - be the lead technical contact for identified accounts for technical issues and will work closely with the technical support team and engineering to answer, elevate and resolve customers technical issues.
• Provide assistance to identified customers with post-sales training.
• Regularly interface, provides presales support and assist in training Fortinet Channel partners in your region.
• Presenting at events, seminars, customer and partner meetings
• Flexible to travel.Travel will primarily be within the SEs designated region, but may also include occasional travel to other regions.

We Are Looking For:

• 3 – 8 years’ experience in technical/pre-sales support as a pre-sales or security expert
• Experience in LAN/WAN/Internet services administration
• Ability to design network and security solutions, effectively utilize Visio, ability to create BOMs (Bill of Materials)
• Knowledge of the following technologies: Routing, Switching, VPN, LAN, WAN, Network Security, Stateful Firewalling, NGFW, Firewall policies, Identity based policies, NAT, IPS, AntiMalware, Botnet, Application Control, DDoS, Web Filtering, SDN
• Strong understanding in the following technologies and protocols: TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, supernetting and subnetting, DNS, HTTP, SMTP, RADIUS, LDAP, Active Directory, PKI, IKE, Certificates, L2TP, SSL Decryption, SSL VPN, IPSEC, 802.1Q, VLANs, LACP, MD5, SSH, SSL, SHA1, SHA512, 3DES, AES
• Experience with encryption and authentication technologies required
• Strong technical troubleshooting skills desired
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong communication and writing skills.Previous experience on responding to RFPs is beneficial.
• White board skills are beneficial.
• Technical knowledge in Wifi, Load Balancing and Application Delivery, Ethernet Switching, ACI, API, Two Factor Auth, Malware Sandboxes, Mail Gateways, Web Application Firewalling, Cloud (AWS, Azure, etc), SDN, NFV, Virtualization, Centralized Management, SIEM, and Data Center redundancy are considered assets
• Previous Vendor or Reseller experience is an asset

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent 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. This job posting represents an existing vacancy.

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.

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.